Black Cormorants
Pelicans
Do you know what it is flying overhead? I can't be sure, so I'm not saying.
There were a number of Darters taking time out in these Casuarinas.
Late addition: Thanks for Christian Perrin's comment "I think the raptor is a Whistling Kite judging from the silhouette and habitat. The long, unforked tail is another indicator".
up the timber and gravel steps, takes you over to the Captain Cook Lookout
walking by one of many hundreds of Wattle species growing around Australia; our national floral emblem.
and Hardenbergia too - sometimes known as Happy Wanderer
Late addition: Thanks for Christian Perrin's comment "I think the raptor is a Whistling Kite judging from the silhouette and habitat. The long, unforked tail is another indicator".
Sharing with Saturday's Critters
Haha! Mallard bling! I like :)
ReplyDeleteI think the raptor is a Whistling Kite judging from the silhouette and habitat. The long, unforked tail is another indicator.
I love that you've got the Hardenbergia here - I only just saw my first specimen last week and was thrilled! I'll be featuring it on my end-of-month round up, but my local guide books give it the common name of Native Sarsaparilla. I think I like Happy Wanderer better!
glad you had the answer for me Christian; thanks for that. Have added it to the post now, compliments to you.
ReplyDeleteCarole, what a lovely series of photos. The birds are awesome, neat sighting of the Kite.. And I love your Mallard Bling.. Thank you for sharing your post with Saturday's Critters. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a kite in my wanderings! Ha! Those mallards sure do get around. They are good-looking birds, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteChristian would definitely know the raptor, and no good asking me here in the UK Carole.I did know the Mallard though - looks very familiar. You have a very eclectic mix today - nice pictures indeed.
ReplyDeleteInteresting photos and location. Also a cool choice for blog name ... "snap happy" ... very nice. Like your camera as well ... I use a Sony RX100 and have been impressed with the results. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful country! I like the photos of the gulls from above!
ReplyDeleteWonderful birds! I love your mallard bling. They're handsome birds.
ReplyDeletebeautiful shots! love the look down to the waters and the swirling birds!
ReplyDeleteAbout the only thing I could identify is the mallard, but you already had that.
ReplyDeleteMany wonderful sightings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image of the white gulls against that blue water.
So many beautifully composed photos for sharing on Saturday Critters!
ReplyDeleteWow; you have many kinds of beautiful birds around you♡♡♡
ReplyDeleteHappy for you that your friend found the answer for the raptor. I could find mine (flower) also. I'm thanking for blogging :-)
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Lovely series of photos.The group formations in shot 7 are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day!
Ruby
Your photos are always a treat! Beautiful shots of birds, land and sea! Not to take away from the amazing birds, but i love the shots of the sea--can imagine being right there! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous scenery! Love all of it a lot!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots! I really love the ones of the silver gulls. So graceful and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTerrific post, Carole!
ReplyDeleteI can feel the wind and smell the salt air from here. Beautiful birds and blooms!
(Sorry to have been absent, lately. Vacation.)
ReplyDeleteLovely to see the Pelicans but also the flying bird of prey.
Your photo collages are also very nice with the seagulls. Cormorants, moorhens and mallards. Also your photos of Acacia and Hardenbergia you nicely put in the picture.