a familiar sight around Australia
Blue-faced Honeyeater, though the 'blue' isn't evident, perhaps a juvenile, or it's in the shadows? These birds were quite vocal and seeming to always be on the move, hard to get a good overall shot at them as they too, fed on the macrozamia fruits
I was sitting on the verandah with a coffee (and camera) and spotted in the distance, my only chance to get the photo, and the first time I've sighted ... a Squatters Pigeon
a dry creek bed, surely something would be down there...
a little family of juvenile or female Fairy Wrens were enjoying the last of the sun that afternoon
there was evidence of Pardalote holes in the clay bank ...and a vague sighting of Striated Pardalotes
my luck was running out it seemed
when I spotted this Red-backed Fairy Wren without having my camera settings right. Or was I too excited to keep control over the camera?! It's rather like the fish that got away....
i like that pigeon!
ReplyDeleteThey're all beautiful birds, but that Honeyeater is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your birds and what a great variety you have to enjoy. That is a very interesting rendition of the fairy wren, and your commment on it made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteI just love the Cockatoos. They are beautiful. Congrats on your Red-backed Fairy wren sighting.. Beautiful birds. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteJust brilliant photos Carole. You spotted well :D)
ReplyDeleteLove that glimpse of the Pardalotes - their nest sites fascinate me :D)
If you are spending any length of time in QLD, the opportunity to photograph Pardalotes and Red-backed Fairy-Wrens will arise again!
ReplyDeleteGreat sighting of the Squatter Pigeon. I've never seen one and apparently they are greatly reduced in number compared to the 'good old days'.
The immature Blue-faced Honeyeaters have a green face, so it looks like that's what you've snapped in the photo - which is composed beautifully by the way! That species really is fond of fronds!
Carnarvon seems like such a spectacular area, I've always wanted to visit. I look forward to more pics!
thanks all for your comments ... and for Christian "more pics" from Carnarvon have been going up over several posts of late on Snap Happy Online (my sister blog :))
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting birds and views, Carole! I like the white Cockatoos.
ReplyDeleteA lovely series of bird shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, Carole.
ReplyDeleteI love the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
This is only here at the zoo.
Greetings Irma
I really enjoyed this great series of shots. I've got lots of ones that got away!
ReplyDeleteso many great captures. all your birds are beautiful but i enjoyed the fairy wren most... hope all is well. have a great day~
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures. I visited Carnarvon Gorge in the 90s and I can breathe the air there thanks to these pictures. What a tremendous place. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWith the last photo, the way I see those kinds of photos is that they are better than nothing at all.
ReplyDeleteI would never tire of seeing the cockatoos. Cute little fairy wrens. I have quite a few shots like your last one, I call them my identification shots ;)
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of the birds.
ReplyDeleteYou have the most exotic birds where you live! I have many photos like the red-backed fairy wren and usually it's because I'm so excited. lol
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see all your birding pics!
ReplyDeleteI always think of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos as one of Australia's iconic birds. It was one of the first three birds I saw when I visited.
ReplyDeleteI'd be excited if I got a chance to photograph that last bird as well - but you still saw a great bird.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
A beautiful location Carole and I also see nice weather and various birds :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful photographs, Carole, and I just love those cockatoos! :-)
ReplyDeleteA great collection of birds Carole.
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