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Handheld. The sun had set, but there was still light in the sky.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-12_dwj_8590-1.jpg1904-12_DWJ_8590TC 1.4 700mm 1/2500 @f/9.0 Full sun. It is no macro lens, but the detail is certainly there. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-14_dwj_8916-1.jpg1904-14_DWJ_89161/200 @ f/5.6 ISO 400 Tawny Frogmouthhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-17_dwj_9821.jpg1904-17_DWJ_98211/8000@/f5/6 ISO 800 Grab Shot. Got out of vehicle, lens grabbed focus, I framed next. Swamp Harriers do not give second chances. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-17_dwj_0767.jpg1904-17_DWJ_07671/1250 @f/5/6 One of a long burst of 15 frames as the Magpie Lark helpfully down the bund toward me. It started a long way behind the other visible bird. All the rest of the burst are as sharp.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-17_dwj_0415.jpg1904-17_DWJ_04151/2500 @f/5.6 ISO 400 I was working with these terns for about an hour and half, took several hunderd frames. Lens didn't feel tiring to hold. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-15_dwj_9250.jpgEastern Spinebill: Out in the Light1/400 @ f5.6 ISO 800 Hazy indirect light through overhanging trees Eastern Spinebill, https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-12_dwj_8853.jpg1904-12_DWJ_8853TC 1.4 700mm 1/3200 @f/9.0 Handheld. Bird worked its way toward me on the water line. Red-kneed Dotterelhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_8471.jpg1904-11_DWJ_8471Late Evening Sunshine 1/2000 @ f/5.6 ISO 800 White-bellied Sea-eaglehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_8292.jpg1904-11_DWJ_82921/1600 @ f/5.6 ISO 400 Very late afternoon rich light. Brown Falcon. Messy out of focus bits because of messy 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drove past the bird and this is looking back, a nice rotund tummy.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-24_dwj_1897.jpg1904-24_DWJ_1897Yep, I can still see it from here thanks.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-24_dwj_1863.jpg1904-24_DWJ_1863Across the road for a rest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-24_dwj_1857.jpg1904-24_DWJ_1857After nearly an hour the bird is I think exhausted and took time out for a rest and to reevaluate its next move.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-24_dwj_1852.jpg1904-24_DWJ_1852That failed, so now its the pull forward with the beak and head, but it can't get enough purchase to solve the problem.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-24_dwj_1841.jpg1904-24_DWJ_1841Here its trying to pull it out with its leg force. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-24_dwj_1808.jpg1904-24_DWJ_1808Down to business. The bird tries to move the snake to a more open area, but its somehow caught among the grasses.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-24_dwj_1718.jpg1904-24_DWJ_1718https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-24_dwj_1717.jpg1904-24_DWJ_1717In the death throes, the tail curled around the back of the Falcon.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-24_dwj_1714.jpg1904-24_DWJ_1714The size of the snake would have been around 1.5 metre and my guess from the markings its a Tiger Snake.2023-11-25T03:10:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/09/04/along-the-track-on-falcon-wings/2023-09-14T03:18:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/08/28/as-it-happened-ringside-seat/2023-09-12T02:05:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/08/22/as-it-happened-gannets-galore-take-2/2023-08-30T08:15:23+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/08/17/along-the-track-such-a-thrill/2023-08-19T23:48:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/07/30/along-the-track-a-day-in-grey/2023-08-12T01:59:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/08/10/as-it-happened-in-the-early-morning-light/2023-08-20T12:22:39+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/08/04/as-it-happened-gannets-galore/2023-08-08T11:54:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/07/28/as-it-happened-the-next-generation/2023-07-31T07:26:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/07/20/as-it-happened-working-girl/2023-07-21T21:23:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/07/17/as-it-happened-defending-the-territory/2023-07-21T08:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/07/14/as-it-happened-kite-v-ravens/2023-07-21T08:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/06/19/along-the-track-morning-rounds/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-05-dwj_8205.jpg2306-05-DWJ_8205We stopped on the roadway as we left to watch a Kestrel at work. It landed on the road in front of me, and I had to move back to get the focus https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-05-dwj_8144_nx2.jpg2306-05-DWJ_8144_NX2Come dance with me. This one was picking up twigs from a bush and performing its ballethttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-05-dwj_8102_nx2-2.jpg2306-05-DWJ_8102_NX2-2Part of a four Brolga squadron, adjusting for landing. Sedge is the collective noun it seemshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-05-dwj_8072.jpgBlack Kite: CarryingBlack Kite Games birds play. This was one of several that were swooping down, picking up grass and twigs and just doing it for funhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-05-dwj_8030.jpg2306-05-DWJ_8030Come dance with mehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-05-dwj_8029.jpg2306-05-DWJ_8029Come Dance with me. A Brolga that also seemed delighted with the warmth of the sunshinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-05-dwj_7919.jpg2306-05-DWJ_7919Clean, clean clean. A Musk Duck busy with ablutionshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-05-dwj_7866.jpg2306-05-DWJ_7866This little Hoary-headed Grebe seemed as happy out of the water as in. Most unusual to see one walking abouthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-05-dwj_7851.jpg2306-05-DWJ_7851Brown Falcon: Another bird fluffed up soaking up the sunshinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-05-dwj_7800.jpg2306-05-DWJ_7800Fan-tailed Cuckoo. We seem to have quite a number of these birds wintering over. This one seemed happy to sit in he sunshine and call2023-06-25T23:43:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/06/12/along-the-track-meet-the-new-neighbours/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-12-dwj_9413.jpg2306-12-DWJ_9413The alternate food transfer location.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-11-dwj_9168.jpg2306-11-DWJ_9168From a roadway that is near the nest site, its just possible to make out the nest. Here Belle is beginning to beak feed her hatched young. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-11-dwj_9109.jpg2306-11-DWJ_9109Yet another complicated food transfer. But it is getting smoother.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2305-23-dj1_1501.jpg2305-23-DJ1_1501Settling into the nesting areahttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2305-05-dj2_6202.jpg2305-05-DJ2_6202Eventually persistance paid offhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2305-05-dj2_6198.jpg2305-05-DJ2_6198She seemed unsure how to take the mousehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2305-01-dwj_3287.jpg2305-01-DWJ_3287Discussions about nesting materialshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2304-30-dwj_2959.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite: Meet the New NeighboursMeet the new Couplehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2304-25-dwj_2001.jpg2304-25-DWJ_2001Plenty of building material going inhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2304-25-dwj_1882.jpg2304-25-DWJ_1882Another complex food transfer2023-06-23T05:03:31+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/06/09/from-the-field-notebook-raptor-morning/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-09-dwj_9029.jpg2306-09-DWJ_9029https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-09-dwj_9013.jpg2306-09-DWJ_9013And as we headed for home we found two Kestrels at hunthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-09-dwj_8946.jpg2306-09-DWJ_8946https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-09-dwj_8704.jpg2306-09-DWJ_8704Such big birds, yet so highly manoeuvreable through the trees.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-09-dwj_8685.jpg2306-09-DWJ_8685We haven't seen good number of the kites for a couple of seasons. The wonderful rich wing markings that kind of resemble a studded jacket were a treat. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-09-dwj_8631.jpg2306-09-DWJ_8631Five Whistling Kites were out for a morning's fun. They kept us entertained as they chased each other through the treeshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-09-dwj_8594.jpg2306-09-DWJ_8594While not a resident, this Hobby is making occassional shows through the parkhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-09-dwj_8575.jpg2306-09-DWJ_8575Cassia, of Cinnamon, and Alistair made a brief appearance, and were happy to sit together and exchange calls. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-09-dwj_8560.jpg2306-09-DWJ_8560Interesting to find a pair of Little Eagles. They kept high in the air to prevent the local Magpie neighbourhood watch from harassing them https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2306-09-dwj_8535.jpg2306-09-DWJ_8535Mike the Black-shouldered Kite is still busy as Madeline is sitting on a new clutch.2023-06-12T09:45:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/05/22/little-visits-a-raptor-moment-or-two/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2305-22-dwj_5547.jpg2305-22-DWJ_5547Hey, I think you look pretty special. Well I can't speak Brown Falconese, so who knows what he said. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2305-22-dwj_5515.jpg2305-22-DWJ_5515A pair of Brown Falcons, they are not ready to mate, but are doing their best to keep the pair-bond alive and bright. He has just swept in from a few aerial stunts to impress her. She is crouched ready to accept his advances. We again spent 15 minutes or more watching their various antics, and after a lot of calls and cackles, they both flew to different perch area to repeat the performancehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2305-22-dwj_5168.jpg2305-22-DWJ_5168More Kestrel hunting. I missed the catch of this one. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2305-22-dwj_5132.jpg2305-22-DWJ_5132Nesting hasn't blunted her hunting skillshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2305-22-dwj_5106.jpg2305-22-DWJ_5106Don't mess with Mamma. She is unhappy about the Black Kite attention on the treelinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2305-22-dwj_5086.jpg2305-22-DWJ_5086It didn't take us too long to find a pair of Black-shouldered Kites at work on nesting. Unlike most Black-shouldered these were nesting in the top of a dead tree in the open. Here the male has just arrived to relieve the female for awhile.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2305-22-dwj_5057_nx2_nx2.jpg2305-22-DWJ_5057_NX2_NX2Meanwhile the others continued the gameshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2305-22-dwj_5041.jpg2305-22-DWJ_5041Yet another Falcon swept in to see what was going on.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2305-22-dwj_4969.jpg2305-22-DWJ_4969Another Black from the same area, and it appears to have nesting in mind.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2305-22-dwj_4936.jpg2305-22-DWJ_4936A number of Black Kites were also in the same area. It looks like full on dogfight, but these big birds seem to love to play about together2023-05-28T12:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/05/03/along-the-track-kite-nursery/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-30-dwj_2791.jpg2304-30-DWJ_2791https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-25-dwj_1595.jpg2304-25-DWJ_1595One of the last skills to learn is aerial transfer of food. They always seem to be willing to participate in this activity. The one thing I've noted is that he already knows whose turn it is to take the mouse and will avoid the attacks of the others to be sure the right one gets the offering.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-24-dwj_1142.jpg2304-24-DWJ_1142Time to meet the friendly neighbourhood watchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-24-dwj_1089.jpg2304-24-DWJ_1089Landing is always a traumatic event for the first few dayshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-17-dwj_9775.jpg2304-17-DWJ_9775https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-17-dwj_9748.jpg2304-17-DWJ_9748Rule #5 In the Black-shouldered Kite Manual. Don't harass Dad to go and catch a mousehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-14-dwj_9647.jpg2304-14-DWJ_9647https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-14-dwj_9392.jpg2304-14-DWJ_9392https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-11-dwj_9197.jpg2304-11-DWJ_9197Once they were out and about, Mum went off for a rest and Dad took to raising and feeding them. They were very vocal in expressing their needs https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-11-dwj_9143.jpg2304-11-DWJ_9143At first we thought there might only be two, but eventaully a third little head made itself visible. Perhaps one of the eggs was late hatching as it seemed one was always behind the other two in getting the skills2023-05-09T10:08:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/04/13/little-visits-the-hunt/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303-25-dwj_6772.jpg2303-25-DWJ_6772https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303-25-dwj_6771.jpg2303-25-DWJ_6771https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303-25-dwj_6770.jpg2303-25-DWJ_6770She was happy to pounce quite close to where I was standing I had to move back to get minimum focus distance. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303-25-dwj_6762.jpg2303-25-DWJ_6762My fav take-off sequence. Amazing to see that her head remained fixed on the landing spot. 5 of 5https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303-25-dwj_6761.jpg2303-25-DWJ_6761My fav take-off sequence. Amazing to see that her head remained fixed on the landing spot. 4 of 5https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303-25-dwj_6760.jpg2303-25-DWJ_6760My fav take-off sequence. Amazing to see that her head remained fixed on the landing spot. 3 of 5https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303-25-dwj_6759.jpg2303-25-DWJ_6759My fav take-off sequence. Amazing to see that her head remained fixed on the landing spot. 2 of 5https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303-25-dwj_6758.jpg2303-25-DWJ_6758My fav take-off sequence. Amazing to see that her head remained fixed on the landing spot. 1 of 5https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303-25-dwj_6732.jpg2303-25-DWJ_6732A series of take-off 4 of 4https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303-25-dwj_6728.jpg2303-25-DWJ_6728A series of take-off 3 of 42023-04-19T05:36:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/03/20/along-the-track-a-morning-at-the-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-16-dwj_5571.jpg2303-16-dwj_5571https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-16-dwj_5628.jpg2303-16-DWJ_5628Also managed a great wind display just for bonus points.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-16-dwj_5619.jpg2303-16-DWJ_5619I can't ever recall seeing an Austalasian Grebe standing up, nor on a rock. There is no nest, the grass is incidental. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-16-dwj_5586.jpg2303-16-DWJ_5586One of my fav inflight birds. The Little Egrethttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-16-dwj_5566.jpg2303-16-DWJ_5566It has been an increasing good year for Brolga at the Plant. We saw 3 pairs and three younghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-16-dwj_5550.jpg2303-16-DWJ_5550These two Sharp-tailed Sandpipers are starting to colour up. Here they are 'hiding' out of the strong wind behind some reedshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-16-dwj_5529.jpg2303-16-DWJ_5529Fueling up for a long trip ahead. Curlew Sandpiperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-16-dwj_5504.jpg2303-16-DWJ_5504This Collared Sparrowhawk was making the most of the increasing high winds.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-16-dwj_5425_nx2.jpg2303-16-DWJ_5425_NX2Not sure if this Sea-eagle was from the earlier lake ones, or whether it came in from south along the beachlinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-16-dwj_5388.jpg2303-16-DWJ_5388What ever the current title, I still refer to them as Mounatin Ducks. The nomenclature police seem to think they are Australasian Shelduck. I don't think the bird care really. They now all have nice new feathers and will be journeying northward soon2023-03-24T11:28:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/03/14/little-visits-dressing-for-autumn/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-06-dwj_4443.jpg2303-06-DWJ_4443i'd be confident she was working out the best appoach to pickup the dropped carcass. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-06-dwj_4433.jpg2303-06-DWJ_4433Changes of light and angle give different aspects.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-06-dwj_4432.jpg2303-06-DWJ_4432We moved back down the pond area, and she also relocated. Gave me some casual portaitshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-06-dwj_4432-2.jpg2303-06-DWJ_4432-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-06-dwj_4410.jpg2303-06-DWJ_4410I like the look here, "Now where is he going?"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-06-dwj_4404.jpg2303-06-DWJ_4404Did I mention he is human intolerant. TIme to depart. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-06-dwj_4399.jpg2303-06-DWJ_4399Sometimes preening is a neverous reaction, other times it's down to the serious business of looking your best for Wordpresshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-06-dwj_4397.jpg2303-06-DWJ_4397A view of the double tail as the new tail feathers grow into place. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-06-dwj_4390.jpg2303-06-DWJ_4390I think she might still be watching the Hobby high in the sky overheadhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-06-dwj_4386.jpg2303-06-DWJ_4386Also spotted her handsome companion. He is a wonderful light coloured bird. But has a zero tolerance policy for the human condition. 2023-03-20T09:40:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/03/07/along-the-track-teach-fishing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-03-dj2_5419.jpg2303-03-DJ2_5419Don't play with your food.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-03-dj2_5566.jpg2303-03-DJ2_5566And for bonus points! As I was leaving a Black-faced Cormorant flew in. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-03-dj2_5549.jpg2303-03-DJ2_5549A Greter Crested Tern doing a spin dry to remove excess waterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-03-dj2_5541.jpg2303-03-DJ2_5541Thwarted the Jaeger collected something from the beach before flying offhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-03-dj2_5532.jpg2303-03-DJ2_5532The Tern was heading for the safety of the beach and managed to land wit its food intact.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-03-dj2_5510.jpg2303-03-DJ2_5510Closing inhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-03-dj2_5506.jpg2303-03-DJ2_5506Serious powerhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-03-dj2_5499.jpg2303-03-DJ2_5499A serious chase and one the Tern does not want to losehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-03-dj2_5494.jpg2303-03-DJ2_5494Jaeger applying the brakeshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2303-03-dj2_5492.jpg2303-03-DJ2_5492A very surprised Tern2023-03-09T01:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/02/27/along-the-track-territory-is-everything/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-26-dj4_0821.jpg2302-26-DJ4_0821While the victor took up a perch on a nearby power pole and resumed normal business. It seemed to me, that this would not be the last of the encounters. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-26-dj4_0801.jpg2302-26-DJ4_0801Several more cackling calls and it was all over and one flew out across the paddock to safer groundhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-26-dj4_0798.jpg2302-26-DJ4_0798But like all realestate disputes, its hard to reach agreement.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-26-dj4_0789.jpg2302-26-DJ4_0789It was interesting to see how quiickly they could recover from being attacked to being the aggressorhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-26-dj4_0788.jpg2302-26-DJ4_0788Both birds capable of giving as good as they gothttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-26-dj4_0787.jpg2302-26-DJ4_0787If I thought it was all in fun, then then next few moments showed how serious they both were.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-26-dj4_0764.jpg2302-26-DJ4_0764Defendhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-26-dj4_0754.jpg2302-26-DJ4_0754From its uncomfortable perch it dropped away to make its own attack.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-26-dj4_0740.jpg2302-26-DJ4_0740With a lot of name calling it was time to think of a new planhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-26-dj4_0732.jpg2302-26-DJ4_0732A second pass dislodged the original bird and it slipped down the tower trying to hold on, both to its position and dignity2023-02-28T02:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/02/13/along-the-track-mudlark-magic-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-13-dwj_0388.jpg2302-13-DWJ_0388... And in it goes. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-13-dwj_0365.jpg2302-13-DWJ_0365No waste here. Mum reaches down to retrieve the loss.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-13-dwj_0351.jpg2302-13-DWJ_0351Mum tries again. The fallen insect is on the branch and nest junctionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-13-dwj_0348.jpg2302-13-DWJ_0348The young ones are messy feeders and the long legs of the insect meant that one didn't quite make it into the mouth.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-13-dwj_0343.jpg2302-13-DWJ_0343More food on call.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-13-dwj_0332.jpg2302-13-DWJ_0332Showing off its tiny tailhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-13-dwj_0278.jpg2302-13-DWJ_0278Mum comes in with a beakfulhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-13-dwj_0219.jpg2302-13-DWJ_0219Getting bold and stepping out to make room in the nest.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-13-dwj_0179.jpg2302-13-DWJ_0179Another deliveryhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-13-dwj_0170.jpg2302-13-DWJ_0170The other two hug down in the nest so that a wing trial can go ahead. 2023-02-22T06:46:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/02/07/along-the-track-mudlarks/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-07_dwj_3097.jpg2302-07_DWJ_3097But, that's it for this round.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-07_dwj_3091.jpg2302-07_DWJ_3091https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-07_dwj_3090.jpg2302-07_DWJ_3090Maybe a wing-flap might attract attentionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-07_dwj_3083.jpg2302-07_DWJ_3083Still, it doesn't hurt to askhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-07_dwj_3081.jpg2302-07_DWJ_3081https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-07_dwj_3080.jpg2302-07_DWJ_3080And in it goeshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-07_dwj_3079.jpg2302-07_DWJ_3079Plenty of begging, but she knows which one is nexthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-07_dwj_3078.jpg2302-07_DWJ_3078https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-07_dwj_3077.jpg2302-07_DWJ_3077Mum arrives with a top-uphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2302-07_dwj_3049.jpg2302-07_DWJ_3049A wing stretch that overflows the nest2023-02-09T03:19:03+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/02/01/along-the-track-duck-season/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2301-26-dwj_0412.jpg2301-26-DWJ_0412Viewing the Menu from the best position in townhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2301-26-dwj_2188.jpg2301-26-DWJ_2188https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2301-26-dwj_2139.jpg2301-26-DWJ_2139cenare all’aria apertahttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2301-26-dwj_2127.jpg2301-26-DWJ_2127A handy perchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2301-26-dwj_2116.jpg2301-26-DWJ_2116https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2301-26-dwj_2100.jpg2301-26-DWJ_2100Time to relocate to a more suitable dining tablehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2301-26-dwj_2002.jpg2301-26-DWJ_2002https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2301-26-dwj_1999.jpg2301-26-DWJ_1999Time to recoverhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2301-26-dwj_1993.jpg2301-26-DWJ_1993Strikehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2301-26-dwj_1988.jpg2301-26-DWJ_1988Like all raptors there is no wasted energy, the time to move has to be just right.2023-02-02T03:51:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/01/25/along-the-track-spare-a-thought/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-22-dwj_1580.jpg2301-22-DWJ_1580Quite an enlargement, but you can see he progress. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-22-dwj_1572.jpg2301-22-DWJ_1572And there is the nest tree. Way, way, way down there. Two fences a gate and an irrigation channel away. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-22-dwj_1544_nx2.jpg2301-22-DWJ_1544_NX2And away we go.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-22-dwj_1537.jpg2301-22-DWJ_1537There, that is the right one.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-22-dwj_1531.jpg2301-22-DWJ_1531Quite amazing to see how well he can move about on the tiniest of brancheshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-22-dwj_1528.jpg2301-22-DWJ_1528Time to reevaluate the optionshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-22-dwj_1522.jpg2301-22-DWJ_1522A bit like the big bad wolf, huffing and puffing is not getting this branch lose.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-22-dwj_1521.jpg2301-22-DWJ_1521It seems to be quite a balancing act to hold on, and at the same time tug away at a branch. One he was standing on gave way. But he quickly recoveredhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-22-dwj_1520.jpg2301-22-DWJ_1520I have no idea how he knows which is the best branch, or does he just keep going until he can find one to break off. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-22-dwj_1496.jpg2301-22-DWJ_1496It is always a pleasure to watch the Kites work the air so gently and softly. Each feather working hard to control the approach2023-01-29T09:51:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2023/01/09/along-the-track-growing-your-wag-tail/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2211-04-dwj_5574.jpgThis is the industrious action on the second nest site. Regretably the rain and wind tore it from the branch before the young were hatched. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-08-dwj_1119.jpg2301-08-DWJ_1119Two weeks on the wing, and with a well grown tail, ready now to take on the world. Go little Wagtailhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2301-02-dwj_4288.jpg2301-02-DWJ_4288A couple of days later and this one is quite at home among the branches.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2212-29-dwj_3883.jpg2212-29-DWJ_3883https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2212-29-dwj_3858.jpg2212-29-DWJ_3858We missed them flying, but this is a couple of hours out of the nest, and a bit bewildered by the big world aroundhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2212-25-dwj_0480.jpg2212-25-DWJ_0480I've always been fascinated about how they know which is the next mouth to be fed. It's more than just the loudest or largest as each gets a fair sharehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2212-25-dwj_0462.jpg2212-25-DWJ_0462They get constant visits with food https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2212-25-dwj_0441.jpg2212-25-DWJ_0441Cozy, but now overgrowing the tiny cuphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2212-23-dwj_0131.jpg2212-23-DWJ_0131Nothing to see here. She sits on the young ones to keep them covered. As they grow, they tend to stick out from under her feathers.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2212-23-dwj_0123.jpg2212-23-DWJ_0123Defensive2023-01-15T09:31:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/12/22/from-the-field-notes-book-feeding-your-hobby/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-21-dwj_9464-2.jpg2212-21-DWJ_9464-2I think this might be my Nat Geo Shot. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-21-dwj_9932.jpg2212-21-DWJ_9932All secure and awayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-21-dwj_9927.jpg2212-21-DWJ_9927Dad arrives with a new meal. This time he takes the safe approach and delivers onto a branchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-21-dwj_9852.jpg2212-21-DWJ_9852That might work. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-21-dwj_9728.jpg2212-21-DWJ_9728They are super fast already and catching them in the open between the trees is a great challenge. By the I get them in the viewfinder and the AF kicks in, a new branch or tree is in the way.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-21-dwj_9718.jpg2212-21-DWJ_9718Graining speed and heighthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-21-dwj_9717.jpg2212-21-DWJ_9717A great look at the outstretch as it takes offhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-21-dwj_9681.jpg2212-21-DWJ_9681Which leaves the other one to hone up its flying skills. They have already learned to take dragonflies in the air. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-21-dwj_9658.jpg2212-21-DWJ_9658Needing to find a suitable perch to hold the prey while it eats. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-21-dwj_9468.jpg2212-21-DWJ_9468Dropping away, 2023-01-29T09:55:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/12/12/from-the-field-notes-book-little-wag-tales/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-05-dwj_7791-1.jpg2212-05-DWJ_7791Just a few days old, but already the nest space is at a premium. Everyone just sits very stillhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-11-dwj_8427.jpg2212-11-DWJ_8427The adults sat on branches outside the bush and offered encouraging wingflap signs to the young. When all were out they escorted them, to safety, into some thick pine trees down the river bank. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-11-dwj_8414.jpg2212-11-DWJ_8414Something special about a little Wagtail that is out of the nest and has all the world before it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-11-dwj_8411.jpg2212-11-DWJ_8411A perfect landing for a first attempthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-11-dwj_8409.jpg2212-11-DWJ_8409This one needed a bit of encouragement before it too stepped up and was gone.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-11-dwj_8405.jpg2212-11-DWJ_8405The first flights were to a a branch at the far side of the tree.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-11-dwj_8387.jpg2212-11-DWJ_8387One out and two to go. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-09-dwj_8306.jpg2212-09-DWJ_8306Flight Day. When we passed by in the morning they were still huddling together, but the adults were much more conspicious and noisy than usual. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-07-dwj_7867.jpg2212-07-DWJ_7867One of the most amusing things its the tiny tail. While they quickly learn the Wagtail 'wag', the little feathers seem a bit inadequate for the job. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-07-dwj_7863.jpg2212-07-DWJ_7863Tiny wings needs stretching and its means that your siblings have to put up with your need for space. The tiny wings are still in the sheaths as they begin to unfold2022-12-13T05:50:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/12/06/little-visits-a-morning-in-the-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-05-dwj_7710.jpg2212-05-DWJ_7710He is returning to see who things are going with his nesting mate. I'm sure that is a Swan smilehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/img_3404.jpegIMG_3404This is part of the coastal road at the Plant. Normally it is accessible by 2WD, but now 4WD and low tide are the recommendation. Erosion is quite evident. We retreated. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-05-dwj_7791.jpg2212-05-DWJ_7791All tucked up secure. Three little Wagtails about 5 days old.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-05-dwj_7787.jpg2212-05-DWJ_7787For bonus points we called in to see the Hobbys on the way home. This one is now just about a 'brancher' and no doubt days from flight. The nest is festooned in discared down. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-05-dwj_7748.jpg2212-05-DWJ_7748Quite well developed. I'm not sure if they are fledged, but that normally takes around 3-4 months. Which just shows how silly Uncle Google can be, as I've seen figures of 2-3 weeks, which are impossible. They stay with the parents for nearly 12 months until the next breeding cycle. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-05-dwj_7742.jpg2212-05-DWJ_7742By early afternoon, the wind, the cold and the rain has gotten the best of the best of us, and we made one forlorn loop around the Western Lagoon area. Surprisingly we spotted a pair of Brolga with two quite large well developed juveniles in tow. Well worth the extra few minutes and the tired and exhausted among us were quick to respond to the opportunity. The birds seemed quite relaxed and in no hurry to go anywhere, but big long legs quickly carried them across the ponds. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-05-dwj_7742-2.jpg2212-05-DWJ_7742-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-05-dwj_7729.jpg2212-05-DWJ_7729I saw the nest from the other side of the pond and we drove round for a clearer view. This clever lass was taking no chances and had built her nest in the very middle of quite a deep pond and it seems to have paid off with a lovely set of matching cygnets.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-05-dwj_7709.jpg2212-05-DWJ_7709He is returning to see who things are going with his nesting mate. I'm sure that is a Swan smilehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2212-05-dwj_7699.jpg2212-05-DWJ_7699One of a pair of Brolga that were working in the T-Section2022-12-07T01:00:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/12/01/strolling-birding-on-the-move/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/img_3399.jpegIMG_3399Now how did you get up there! A large log shows how high the water was when it was running at full depth. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-30-dwj_9507.jpg2211-30-DWJ_9507Another great find. A Wagtail family. These young are a week or more out of the nest. The harassed parents are looking after four young from the clutch, so Wagtailville is very busy and noisy. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-30-dwj_9487.jpg2211-30-DWJ_9487It flew to another branch and enjoyed the meal itself.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-30-dwj_9479.jpg2211-30-DWJ_9479Mum arrived with a big fat worm, but was immediately harassed by a squadron of White-plumed Honeyeaters, so... https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-30-dwj_9476.jpg2211-30-DWJ_9476We spotted this young Grey Shrikethrush begging for food in someone's garden. Had to shoot through the railing because of space limitations.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-30-dwj_9467.jpg2211-30-DWJ_9467How strong are those pincers? The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo just sliced them apart like scones. Want to see a Cockatoo rearranging the windowboxes on flats in the Melbourne CBD? See the link in the text.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-30-dwj_9412.jpg2211-30-DWJ_9412EE's Spot of the Day. "Way down there on the Tree" Helpful when we are in a forest of trees that goes a long way way down there. Figured out eventually from a pair of helpful Willie Wagtails that were waiting for the Collared Sparrowhawk to move on. It did, and in a few minutes flew past taking someone home for dinner https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-30-dwj_9408.jpg2211-30-DWJ_9408There was much discussion between the pair of Red-rumps. But as she wasn't interested in moving away from the nest hole, I guessed there were young inside.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-30-dwj_9403.jpg2211-30-DWJ_9403This White-faced Heron was looking surprisingly hunched up.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-30-dwj_9392.jpg2211-30-DWJ_9392Can't seem to go anywhere without a clan of Rainbow Lorikeets turning up to put on a show.2022-12-07T01:02:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/11/28/from-the-field-notes-book-nesting/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-28-dwj_7100.jpgNumber #4 This one is well on the way and quite secure within the shrub-lineNumber #4 This one is well on the way and quite secure within the shrub-linehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-28-dwj_7094.jpg2211-28-DWJ_7094https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-28-dwj_7071.jpg2211-28-DWJ_7071A young Red-rumped Parrot. It must have been told, sit on the fence and don't talk to strangershttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-28-dwj_7054.jpg2211-28-DWJ_7054Number #3 Laying the foundatiions. Another one that has chosen to nest under the cover of the treehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-28-dwj_7047.jpg2211-28-DWJ_7047A White-faced Heron and the beginning of a nest. At least I hope it's a beginning. They are usually pretty rough affairs, but this one does seem a little spartanhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-28-dwj_7035.jpg2211-28-DWJ_7035Number #2 This one is directly beneath the Australian Hobby nest. Still work in progress. This pair are a two way bet. Partly in the open and partly under leaves. They are overhanging a carpark area.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-28-dwj_6951.jpg2211-28-DWJ_6951Two young Hobbys. A Wing stretch in progress for one of them while the other waits for the nest round of food.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-28-dwj_6911.jpg2211-28-DWJ_6911Seraphema about to leave the nest. She has just feed the two small inhabitants.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-28-dwj_6855.jpg2211-28-DWJ_6855Number #1 The furtive approach. This pair are well inside a small old Peppercorn tree. Took a while to work out as one flys in, the other flys out and it would fool many a casual observer.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-28-dwj_6850.jpg2211-28-DWJ_6850Mr Muddie is in the middle of building a nest and has a fine coat of dried mud on his black apron. After all that work it was time to look arround for a snack.2022-11-28T09:26:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/11/20/circus-spectacular/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-05-dwj_2926-1.jpg2211-05-DWJ_2926https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-05-dwj_3114.jpg2211-05-DWJ_3114https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-05-dwj_3100.jpg2211-05-DWJ_3100https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-05-dwj_3091.jpg2211-05-DWJ_3091https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-05-dwj_3052.jpg2211-05-DWJ_3052https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-05-dwj_3046.jpg2211-05-DWJ_3046https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-05-dwj_3036.jpg2211-05-DWJ_3036https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-05-dwj_3016.jpg2211-05-DWJ_3016https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-05-dwj_3002.jpg2211-05-DWJ_3002https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-05-dwj_2960.jpg2211-05-DWJ_29602022-11-22T05:08:31+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/11/13/the-greatest-show/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-08-dwj_6181.jpgA tiny hint of the rich ginger colour of juvenile moult beginning to show.A tiny hint of the rich ginger colour of juvenile moult beginning to show.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-08-dwj_6175.jpg2211-08-DWJ_6175And here i sone of the three young mouths that need feeding. This one has just opened for a wing stretch to show the very small wings sheaths still to develop.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-08-dwj_6138.jpgLining up to get a clean run into the nest.Lining up to get a clean run into the nest.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-08-dwj_6133.jpgAustralian Magpie, Brown Flacon: The Cost of Doing BusinessThe infurited Magpies were quick to respond as well, but with a turn of speed not normally seen by a Brown, she powered away to drop the meal in the nest for her growing young.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-08-dwj_6132.jpgLined up now for a direct ascent to the treeline.Lined up now for a direct ascent to the treeline.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-08-dwj_6130.jpgTight turn, falcon wings tucked in.Tight turn, falcon wings tucked in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-08-dwj_6128.jpgOf couse her arrival and departure didn't escape the local neighbourhood watchOf couse her arrival and departure didn't escape the local neighbourhood watchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-08-dwj_6126.jpg2211-08-DWJ_6126In a typical Brown Falcon she headed straight down to ground level. We often think of Browns as being somewhat lumbering because of the over-arm rowing wing action. No where near as sleek as their other falcon cousins. However this was a super fast run. I was so enthralled by her appoach on the ground that I didn't make a single frame. She sped along the roadway just a few centimters above, and then dropped one leg, scoooped up a lizard and immediately sped-up to make a climbing turn. No matter how fast you just read that sentence, she was faster.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-08-dwj_6125.jpg2211-08-DWJ_6125When Cassia flew, I had no idea what was about to unfold, but it was obvious something had her attention.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-08-dwj_6124.jpgTo easy to not try.To easy to not try.2022-11-14T22:36:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/home-birds-by-david-and-dieter/2022-11-14T06:47:13+00:00weekly0.6https://birdsaspoetry.com/birds-by-species-2/2022-11-13T23:09:07+00:00weekly0.6https://birdsaspoetry.com/birds-as-poetry-blog/2022-11-08T15:41:04+00:00weekly0.6https://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/11/08/some-recent-black-shouldered-kite-images/2022-12-04T03:02:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/11/07/a-trip-in-the-grey-box-at-eynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/img_3356.jpegIMG_3356A bit of a show-off. There are several captive peafowl at the Old Homestead. Hard not to resist a look at those amazing tail markings. Excuse the rubbish bin. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-07-dwj_6054.jpg2211-07-DWJ_6054This was the find of the day. The little Aussie Battler has set up a nest in a tiny, narrow arm of the main lake at Eynesbury. It's right by a walking track, and she didn't seem at all concerend at our presence. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-07-dwj_6005.jpg2211-07-DWJ_6005Galahs are also fledging their recent young.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-07-dwj_5998.jpg2211-07-DWJ_5998Getting all your duck(lings) in a straight line. At first we thought they must have been orphaned, but the male Chestnut Teal quickly came out and gathered them all up. This is another ephemeral pond, and the first time I've seen water in it in over 10 years https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-07-dwj_5946.jpg2211-07-DWJ_5946The Brown Treecreepers are feeding the first of their young, and look to be having a good season.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-07-dwj_5934.jpg2211-07-DWJ_5934Just what ever small pond needs. Maned Duck. I still think Woodduck is so much better. I also suspect she was out for a bit of stretch from nesting as he was sole guardian of the pond as we returned https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-07-dwj_5927.jpg2211-07-DWJ_5927That looks like a suitable meal. We often thing of Browns as being a bit lumbering or labouring in flight. But, given the right conditions they can put on a turn of speed and manoeuvrability that rivals their more agile cousinshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-07-dwj_5910.jpg2211-07-DWJ_5910Satisifed, it had plenty of time to digest its meal before making another forayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-07-dwj_5903.jpg2211-07-DWJ_5903A new Brown Falcon for me. A dark morph male used to work in this area, but time has allowed a new encumbant. The same technque however was being used. It would glide from one perch spot to another and pick off a recently fledged starling or martin along the way.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2211-07-dwj_5895.jpg2211-07-DWJ_5895Plenty of Tree Martins. Just about every available hole had its families.2022-11-08T03:16:46+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/08/22/from-the-field-notes-book-a-hunting-we-will-go/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-17-dwj_1030.jpg2208-17-DWJ_1030https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-12-dwj_6519.jpg2208-12-DWJ_6519https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-12-dwj_6498.jpg2208-12-DWJ_6498https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-12-dwj_6482.jpg2208-12-DWJ_6482https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-12-dwj_6480.jpg2208-12-DWJ_6480https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-12-dwj_6479.jpg2208-12-DWJ_6479https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-12-dwj_6477.jpg2208-12-DWJ_6477https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-12-dwj_6475.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite: Juvenile RisingBlack-shouldered KIte, Elanus axillaris +===============+ Not Terribly Good Club The young are now well on the way to maturity. This one was hunting about a kilometre down from the home territory. I followed it in through the viewfinder, expecting to get an open shot of the lift off. It came up with a mouse alreaight, but straight into the tangle of grasses.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-12-dwj_6468.jpg2208-12-DWJ_6468https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-12-dwj_6461.jpg2208-12-DWJ_64612022-08-27T11:39:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/08/13/saturday-evening-post-200-thththethats-all-folks/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-02-kestrel-1and2.jpg2208-02-Kestrel 1and22022-09-09T09:08:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/08/09/little-visits-busi-ness/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-08-dwj_6374.jpg2208-08-DWJ_6374Job Done. Back to building. Repeat. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-08-dwj_6371.jpg2208-08-DWJ_6371She reared up so fast and I was unable to get back further so clipped the top of her beakhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-08-dwj_6366.jpg2208-08-DWJ_6366https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-08-dwj_6362.jpg2208-08-DWJ_6362The main eventhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-08-dwj_6359.jpg2208-08-DWJ_6359It seems that blowing bubbles was the start of something big.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-08-dwj_6355.jpg2208-08-DWJ_6355https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-08-dwj_6352.jpg2208-08-DWJ_6352https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-08-dwj_6349.jpg2208-08-DWJ_6349This involves much swimiming in a circle and heads and necks over bodies and https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-08-dwj_6348.jpg2208-08-DWJ_6348https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2208-08-dwj_6345.jpg2208-08-DWJ_6345The male is ready to contribute2022-08-11T02:58:39+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/08/07/saturday-evening-post-199-a-name/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2207-30-dwj_9129.jpg2207-30-dwj_91292022-08-09T03:08:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/07/30/saturday-evening-post-198/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2207-30-untitled.jpg2207-30-Untitled2022-08-07T04:57:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/07/26/from-the-field-notes-book-another-clutch-for-belle-and-bronson/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2205-05-dwj_4087.jpg2205-05-DWJ_4087Black-shouldered Kite, Elanus axillaris
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Belle's calculations the second time around are micro managed. 
Unlike my calcs that didn't equate for the comms tower getting in the way. :-)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2204-20-dwj_9790.jpg2204-20-DWJ_9790https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2206-30-dwj_3971.jpgBlack-shouldered KIte: On the Wing at Last!Black-shouldered Kite, Elanus axillaris
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One of the three young stepped out this morning for a few laps around the home tree. These little dudes have been hatched and fledged during a bout of the most dreadful windy,raingy and freezing cold weather The nest has been blown nearly sideways on several occasions in the gales. Yet persistance by the adults has given the species three handsome additions. It was great to share the time with David this morning, https://www.flickr.com/photos/108755156@N05/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2206-27-dwj_3566.jpg2206-27-DWJ_3566https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2206-08-dwj_5371.jpg2206-08-DWJ_5371https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2206-30-dwj_4096.jpg2206-30-DWJ_4096https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2207-14-dwj_8636.jpg2207-14-DWJ_8636https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2207-05-dwj_7169.jpg2207-05-DWJ_7169https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2207-03-dwj_4237.jpg2207-03-DWJ_4237https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2207-19-dwj_5539.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite: Training Wheels are Off.Black-shouldered Kite, Elanus axillaris, 
+=============+ After two weeks of practice the young kites have now show polished percisoin. Single pass,, right height, direction and speed. In the blink of an eye. .2022-07-31T09:58:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/07/23/saturday-evening-post-197-banished/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2207-22-dwj_5632-2.jpg2207-22-DWJ_5632-22022-07-25T03:29:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/07/16/saturday-evening-post-196-can-i-have-a-bite/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2207-15-dwj_4896.jpg2207-15-DWJ_48962022-07-18T12:04:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/07/09/saturday-evening-post-195-dreaming/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2207-03-dwj_4248.jpg2207-03-DWJ_42482022-07-10T08:05:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/07/02/saturday-evening-post-194-the-amazing-magpie/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2001-02_dwj_-12.jpg2001-02_DWJ_-122022-09-15T09:22:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/06/25/saturday-evening-post-193-being-in-tune/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-23-dwj_6603.jpg2206-23-dwj_66032022-06-27T04:52:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/06/18/saturday-evening-post-191-the-journey-not-the-destination/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-17-dwj_1702.jpeg2206-17-DWJ_17022022-06-21T11:23:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/06/11/saturday-evening-post-191-photos-that-make-a-difference/2022-06-13T05:06:05+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/06/08/little-cold-visits-dedication-is-paying-off/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-08-dwj_5494.jpeg2206-08-DWJ_5494A flyover and hover to be sure we aren't getting to close. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-08-dwj_5433.jpeg2206-08-DWJ_5433Belle dropping out of the nest to score the meal.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-08-dwj_5418.jpeg2206-08-DWJ_5418Belle heading for the nesthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-08-dwj_5376.jpeg2206-08-DWJ_5376Bronson taking a well earned rest. The weather was but two points from raining and a cold wind swept across the paddock.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-08-dwj_5371.jpeg2206-08-DWJ_5371Here is Belle, sitting up in the nest for the first time in since she began nesting some six weeks ago. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-08-dwj_5570.jpeg2206-08-DWJ_5570Bronson arriving with the first topup.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-08-dwj_5563.jpeg2206-08-DWJ_5563And another exchange.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-08-dwj_5550.jpeg2206-08-DWJ_5550Another food delivery.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2206-08-dwj_5600.jpeg2206-08-DWJ_5600Bronson came in, with intentions of feeding himself, but Belle soon came out to make her menu request. In the end he lifted up and they did a mid-air exchange.2022-06-09T01:55:46+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/06/04/saturday-evening-post-190-knockin-off-for-the-weekend/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2003-01_dwj_2799.jpeg2003-01_dwj_27992022-06-14T23:41:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/05/28/saturday-evening-post-189-all-i-need/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/black-shouldered-kite-40s-look-1.jpeg2022-05-31T01:33:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/05/26/from-the-fieldnotes-book-out-and-about/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-24-dwj_0998-1.jpeg2205-24-DWJ_0998 (1)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-24-dwj_0732.jpeg2205-24-DWJ_0732https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-24-dwj_0999.jpeg2205-24-DWJ_0999https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-24-dwj_0983.jpeg2205-24-DWJ_0983https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-24-dwj_0981.jpeg2205-24-DWJ_0981https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-24-dwj_0736.jpeg2205-24-DWJ_0736https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-24-dwj_1028.jpeg2205-24-DWJ_1028https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-24-dwj_1026.jpeg2205-24-DWJ_1026https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-24-dwj_1009.jpeg2205-24-DWJ_10092022-05-28T07:21:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/05/21/saturday-evening-post-188-elusive/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-11-dwj_4639-1.jpeg2205-11-dwj_4639-12022-05-26T07:35:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/05/17/little-visits-pinkerton-and-eynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-15-dwj_4782.jpeg2205-15-DWJ_4782I'm sure, as he hunted on the far side of the rocks he knew I was there. And I guessed that he would eventually have a glance over the rocks in my direction. So I simply waited. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-15-dwj_4674.jpeg2205-15-DWJ_4674Brown Treecreeper. Once the Grey Box used to ring with the cry of these birds, but the numbers seem to be falling.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-15-dwj_4667.jpeg2205-15-DWJ_4667Golden Orb Spider (f) The tiny spider above here is the the very hesitant male. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-15-dwj_4711.jpeg2205-15-DWJ_4711https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-15-dwj_4690.jpeg2205-15-DWJ_4690Brown Falcon on a turnhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-15-dwj_4678.jpeg2205-15-DWJ_4678Pallid Cuckoohttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2205-15-dwj_4774.jpeg2205-15-DWJ_4774A Superb Fairywren was not impressed with the arrival of its new 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to friendsintheair for supplying this shot of the adult dropping the prey for the young to snatch away. Too easy. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2201-20-dwj_3246.jpg2201-20-DWJ_3246No respect. They bailed up poor Cassia, of Cinnamon as she went about her field workhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2201-20-dwj_3210.jpg2201-20-DWJ_3210https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2201-20-dwj_3175.jpg2201-20-DWJ_3175Sliding past the "Southern Cross" windmill direction vane. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2201-20-dwj_3170.jpg2201-20-DWJ_3170Why are Sparrowhawks marked that way? So they can hide in plain sight in the trees. :-)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2201-20-dwj_3162.jpg2201-20-DWJ_3162https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2201-20-dwj_3145.jpg2201-20-DWJ_3145https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2201-20-dwj_3108.jpg2201-20-DWJ_3108https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2201-20-dwj_3095.jpg2201-20-DWJ_3095https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2201-20-dwj_3077.jpg2201-20-DWJ_3077One leg lifted and feathers flared out has always been a warning sign for me. 2023-04-13T15:18:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/01/15/saturday-evening-post-170-bedazzled/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1810-17_dwj_-12.jpg1810-17_DWJ_-12https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2012-24-dwj_4711.jpg2012-24-DWJ_47112022-01-18T08:22:15+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/01/08/saturday-evening-post-169-anthropomorphism/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2012-30_dwj_7091-3.jpg2012-30_DWJ_7091-32022-01-10T05:17:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/01/04/interludes-main-course/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-30-dwj_1465.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1465I'm not sure, but I think this is self-caught. Those wings are raked back for speed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-30-dwj_1461.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1461Coming in on fast wings from a great height with a meal.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-30-dwj_1428.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1428All secure and awayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-30-dwj_1427.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1427Successful exchange, no crashing, or overshooting any more.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-30-dwj_1425.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1425Holding Patternhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-30-dwj_1403.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1403My guess is this not only only fresh caught, but also self-caught.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-30-dwj_1291.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1291https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-30-dwj_1285.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1285Fast chasing games, would help them learn the necessary turns and forward thinking of a mobile prey.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-30-dwj_1257.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1257https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-30-dwj_1153.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1153Following the prey down just to be sure that all is ok. He outstrips the dropping carcass and can casually watch from below.2022-01-05T11:32:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2022/01/01/saturday-evening-post-168-another-turn-around-the-sun/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2112-24-dwj_1003.jpg2112-24-DWJ_10032022-01-07T01:35:17+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/12/31/interludes-dragonfly-ing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-30-dwj_1353.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1353https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-30-dwj_1347.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1347https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-30-dwj_1344.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1344Small enough meal to learn to eat on the runhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-30-dwj_1337.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1337https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-30-dwj_1336.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1336Into the fray. The dragonfly was no match for the speed and agility they have developed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-30-dwj_1325.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1325Serious tight turns must put a lot of strain on the wings and joints.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-30-dwj_1291.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1291https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-30-dwj_1285.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1285https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-30-dwj_1284.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1284A few minutes of warm-up chasing each other across the sky exercises. Bronte joined in this as well, but so much further out and up. He was able to fly in between and appear to distract them.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-30-dwj_1257.jpg2112-30-DWJ_1257Let's hit the air.2022-01-03T15:54:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/12/30/interludes-learning-curves/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-25-dwj_9270.jpg2112-25-DWJ_9270A bit like Goldilocks, nothing left for the late comer. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-25-dwj_9270-2.jpg2112-25-DWJ_9270-2Closeup. Is that glee on the young one's face? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-25-dwj_9269.jpg2112-25-DWJ_9269Dropping away successullyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-25-dwj_9267.jpg2112-25-DWJ_9267An overshoot, but somehow its persistence nailed the prey.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-25-dwj_9266.jpg2112-25-DWJ_9266He'll hold position for a few moments, but really can't hover like a Kitehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-25-dwj_9264.jpg2112-25-DWJ_9264Coming in for a mealhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-25-dwj_9154.jpg2112-25-DWJ_9154Folded up at Super-sonic. They learned to stoop from great heights. Perhaps to avoid any disasters.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-25-dwj_9093.jpg2112-25-DWJ_9093Got it. Worth looking at Bronte's eyes as he watches to make sure it's all securehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-25-dwj_9089.jpg2112-25-DWJ_9089Waiting for the youngsterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-20-dwj_0609.jpg2112-20-DWJ_0609Wings folding up for supersonic speed2021-12-31T10:48:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/12/25/saturday-evening-post-167-togetherness/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/dwj_0769-2.jpgDWJ_0769-22021-12-28T01:25:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/12/18/saturday-evening-post-166-immersed-in-light/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-17-dwj_0041.jpg2112-17-DWJ_00412021-12-20T04:54:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/12/11/saturday-evening-post-165-the-magic-of-light/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1903-03_dwj_1835-3.jpg1903-03_DWJ_1835-32021-12-27T05:41:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/12/07/little-visits-the-tale-of-wagtails/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-07-dwj_8772.jpg2112-07-DWJ_8772A neat little package. Ready for anything.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-07-dwj_8767.jpg2112-07-DWJ_8767Developing that Wagtail stare is a musthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-07-dwj_8758.jpg2112-07-DWJ_8758https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-07-dwj_8750.jpg2112-07-DWJ_8750Ready to explore the world.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-07-dwj_8739.jpg2112-07-DWJ_8739Out of the rain in the dry under a treehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-02-dwj_8690.jpg2112-02-DWJ_8690Testing the well developed wings. Not long to go nowhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-02-dwj_8655.jpg2112-02-DWJ_8655Small nest. Growing birds. Time to take to the surrounding branches for a little extra space. No doubt they all flew this day.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-02-dwj_8590.jpg2112-02-DWJ_8590High Protein Rocket Fuel going in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2111-29-dwj_8121.jpg2111-29-DWJ_8121Filling them up keeps the adults busy all dayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2111-29-dwj_8076.jpg2111-29-DWJ_8076Not ready to fly, but the wings are starting to come away from the sheaths.2021-12-07T08:30:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/12/04/saturday-evening-post-164-hide-and-seek/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/screen-shot-2021-12-04-at-5.25.31-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2021-12-04 at 5.25.31 pmhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2112-02-dwj_8619.jpg2112-02-DWJ_86192021-12-05T09:08:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/11/27/saturday-evening-post-163-stoic-by-nature/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1101-31_dwj_-18-2.jpg1101-31_DWJ_-18-22021-11-28T22:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/11/25/interludes-growing-up/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-22-_dwj7455.jpg2111-22-_DWJ7455When its your turn, its ok to step on your sibling's head to get to the front of the queue.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-22-_dwj7217.jpg2111-22-_DWJ7217https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-22-_dwj7260.jpg2111-22-_DWJ7260About to releasehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-22-_dwj7262.jpg2111-22-_DWJ7262Plenty of control as it slides away from the perchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-22-_dwj7362.jpg2111-22-_DWJ7362Landing is still a little tricky, but each time the skills improvehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-22-_dwj7428.jpg2111-22-_DWJ7428The three amigos. How hard it can be to get them together, and all looking in the same direction at the same time. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-22-_dwj7436.jpg2111-22-_DWJ7436Cassia, of Cinnamon arrives with a mid-morning snack. Now who is going to get it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-22-_dwj7456.jpg2111-22-_DWJ7456Manners are forgotten and its ok to push their head into the branch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-22-_dwj7458.jpg2111-22-_DWJ7458Mum will still sort out whose turn it ishttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-22-_dwj7461.jpg2111-22-_DWJ7461Thanks Mum2021-11-25T06:25:49+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/11/20/saturday-evening-post-162-on-the-wall/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-19-_dwj7074.jpg2111-19-_DWJ7074https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-19-_dwj7072-2.jpg2111-19-_DWJ7072-22021-11-24T02:40:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/11/17/little-journeys-three-to-go/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-17-_dwj6112-2.jpg2111-17-_DWJ6112-2His job done, the male takes off for a rest before heading out againhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-17-_dwj6496.jpg2111-17-_DWJ6496Rested and ready to hunt again, the male heads out. He is a much lighter marked bird.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-17-_dwj6448.jpg2111-17-_DWJ6448Is there any for me!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-17-_dwj6428.jpg2111-17-_DWJ6428All prepared and now to deliver to hungry mouths.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-17-_dwj6398.jpg2111-17-_DWJ6398The male moves on for a quick rest before heading out againhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-17-_dwj6376.jpg2111-17-_DWJ6376A food exchange as Cassia slips aside to prepare the mealhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-17-_dwj6348.jpg2111-17-_DWJ6348Just a little too cheeky. Cassia had found the nest of either a Wattlebird or perhaps even a Magpie. But she was hunted off very quickly by the local Neighbourhood Watch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-17-_dwj6301.jpg2111-17-_DWJ6301While they wait for the next round of food, there is plenty of time for some wing exercises. I found this series interesting as it shows the 'rowing' action that is typical of Brown Falcon flight. No doubt by our next visit they will be on the move.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-17-_dwj6295.jpg2111-17-_DWJ6295https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111-17-_dwj6269.jpg2111-17-_DWJ62692021-11-17T21:45:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/11/13/saturday-evening-post-161-surprised-by-the-ordinary/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1911-18-dwj_1071.jpg1911-18-DWJ_10712021-11-24T02:50:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/11/06/saturday-evening-post-160-walking-the-walk/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2110-28-dwj_5370.jpg2110-28-DWJ_53702021-11-08T10:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/10/30/saturday-evening-post-159/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-26-_dwj7139.jpg2110-26-_DWJ71392021-11-01T09:48:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/10/27/little-journeys-passing-visitors/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-22_dwj_4670.jpg2110-22_DWJ_4670https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-22_dwj_4699.jpg2110-22_DWJ_4699https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-23__dwj5325.jpg2110-23__DWJ5325https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-23__dwj5336.jpg2110-23__DWJ5336https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-23__dwj5352.jpg2110-23__DWJ5352https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-23__dwj5403.jpg2110-23__DWJ5403https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-23__dwj5439.jpg2110-23__DWJ5439https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-23__dwj5616.jpg2110-23__DWJ56162021-10-28T02:09:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/10/23/saturday-evening-post-158-pair-bonding/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2010-21_dwj_2437-1.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2437 12021-10-26T05:02:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/10/20/interludes-wings-out/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-20_dwj_4483.jpg2110-20_DWJ_4483https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-20_dwj_4393.jpg2110-20_DWJ_4393https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-20_dwj_4374.jpg2110-20_DWJ_4374https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-20_dwj_4370.jpg2110-20_DWJ_4370https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-20_dwj_4359.jpg2110-20_DWJ_4359https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-20_dwj_4354.jpg2110-20_DWJ_4354https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-20_dwj_4341.jpg2110-20_DWJ_4341https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-20_dwj_4338.jpg2110-20_DWJ_4338https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-20_dwj_4330.jpg2110-20_DWJ_4330https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-20_dwj_4322.jpg2110-20_DWJ_43222021-10-21T02:46:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/10/16/saturday-evening-post-157-roll-up-roll-up-the-circus-is-in-town/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-15_dwj_4038.jpg2110-15_DWJ_4038https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-15_dwj_4029.jpg2110-15_DWJ_40292021-10-21T11:44:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/10/14/interludes-lets-be-careful-out-there/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-14__dwj5300.jpg2110-14__DWJ5300The male avoiding two enraged Little Ravenshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-14__dwj5254.jpg2110-14__DWJ5254Stretching out. The magpies might have the advantage on a downhill run or across a level field, but in this case she just lifted up faster than the magpie could manage. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-14__dwj5252.jpg2110-14__DWJ5252This is the first time I've seen a falcon put in the effort to evade the charging magpies. I think she has the better of them in a vertical climbhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-14__dwj5250.jpg2110-14__DWJ5250She is well aware of the challenge, and is about to power away.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-14__dwj5248.jpg2110-14__DWJ5248Maggie closing in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-14__dwj5247.jpg2110-14__DWJ5247The magpies decided that Cassia was not going to sit quietly anywhere in their territory.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-14__dwj5219.jpg2110-14__DWJ5219Heading out for another catchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-14__dwj5157.jpg2110-14__DWJ5157This is Cassia, of Cinnamon and her nest with at least two young. They are only recently hatched, perhaps in the past few days. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-14__dwj5098.jpg2110-14__DWJ5098Sitting waiting for an opportunity to pouncehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-14__dwj5074.jpg2110-14__DWJ5074The male: Time for a scratch on the wing.2021-10-18T03:01:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/10/09/saturday-evening-post-156-a-jewel/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-08__dwj4840.jpg2110-08__DWJ48402021-10-10T06:24:13+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/10/07/interludes-a-sky-full-of-kites/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-07__dwj4730.jpg2110-07__DWJ4730https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-07__dwj4716.jpg2110-07__DWJ4716https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-07__dwj4710.jpg2110-07__DWJ4710https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-07__dwj4703.jpg2110-07__DWJ4703https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-07__dwj4698.jpg2110-07__DWJ4698https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-07__dwj4687.jpg2110-07__DWJ4687https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-07__dwj4666.jpg2110-07__DWJ4666https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-07__dwj4647.jpg2110-07__DWJ4647https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-07__dwj4620.jpg2110-07__DWJ4620https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-07__dwj4606.jpg2110-07__DWJ46062021-10-10T06:08:46+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/10/02/saturday-evening-post-155-shadow-opportunity/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2110-01__dwj6519.jpg2110-01__DWJ65192021-10-04T02:12:13+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/09/25/saturday-evening-post-154-is-that-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-or-a-train-coming-toward-me/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1811-21_dwj_-57.jpg1811-21_DWJ_-572021-09-25T11:45:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/09/18/saturday-evening-post-153-when-nothing-is-something/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2109-13-dwj_2657.jpg2109-13-DWJ_26572021-09-19T06:08:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/09/11/saturday-evening-post-152-adventures-in-visual-literacy/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2109-08-dwj_7080.jpg2109-08-DWJ_70802021-09-20T06:40:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/09/04/saturday-evening-post-151-the-heathdale-glen-orden-wetlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2109-04-dwj_6890.jpg2109-04-DWJ_6890Across the shallow, water retaining basin. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2109-04-dwj_6891.jpg2109-04-DWJ_6891The feeder drain that brings water from housing developments a few kilometres north. After the recent rains it has been given a new life https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2109-04-dwj_6893.jpg2109-04-DWJ_6893https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2109-04-dwj_6894.jpg2109-04-DWJ_6894Toward the Eastern End. Another location that is usually much drier and a small feeder drain comes in at the end of the fence line.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2109-04-dwj_6900.jpg2109-04-DWJ_6900A well formed walkway winds its way across the wetlands. But it is well overgrown and with only a few area of open water makes bird watching challenging.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2109-04-dwj_6902.jpg2109-04-DWJ_6902Hey, Who Let the Water Out! That's a duck halfway down the footpath. Always the opportunist. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2109-04-dwj_6905.jpg2109-04-DWJ_6905The western end of the lake area, normally not underwater, and a good location for spotting Snipe2021-09-11T11:59:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/08/31/interludes-making-your-own-fun/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-27-dwj_2606.jpg2108-27-DWJ_2606All flaps down, brushing off speed and readying the landing gear. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-27-dwj_2607.jpg2108-27-DWJ_2607Levelling out and a landing spot picked outhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-27-dwj_2608.jpg2108-27-DWJ_2608Steady for the big Splashhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-27-dwj_2609.jpg2108-27-DWJ_2609And Touch downhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-27-dwj_2610.jpg2108-27-DWJ_2610Any one can ski on two, its much more fun on onehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-27-dwj_2611.jpg2108-27-DWJ_2611Folding up the sailshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-27-dwj_2612.jpg2108-27-DWJ_2612https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-27-dwj_2630.jpg2108-27-DWJ_2630"Mum's Back" The young came out all excited to see the parent return.2021-09-03T03:47:47+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/08/28/saturday-evening-post-150-reaching-out-visually/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-27-dwj_2577.jpg2108-27-DWJ_25772021-08-31T08:01:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/08/23/from-the-ripley-believe-it-or-not-file/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_2758.jpegIMG_27582021-08-28T12:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/08/21/saturday-evening-post-149-gratitude/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_2737.jpegIMG_2737https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-14-dwj_2039.jpg2108-14-DWJ_20392021-08-23T04:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/08/16/saturday-evening-post-148-1-humbled-by-onion-grass/2021-08-16T12:18:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/08/14/saturday-evening-post-148-ode-to-the-humble-onion-grass/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-10-dwj_1896.jpg2108-10-DWJ_18962021-08-16T12:01:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/08/11/interludes-of-tooth-and-claw/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0787.jpg2108-01_DWJ_0787https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0773.jpgPressing home its attackPressing home its attackhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0772.jpgOuch, That Hurt!Ouch, That Hurt!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0771.jpgContactContacthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0770.jpgNot on MY tree you don'tNot on MY tree you don'thttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0769.jpgWe have a no visitors policyWe have a no visitors policyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0768.jpgThere are no First Warnings!There are no First Warnings!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0793.jpg2108-01_DWJ_0793The Cavalry Arrives. But after several half-hearted swoops on the enraged Magpie, Dad gave up.2021-08-14T11:55:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/08/07/saturday-evening-post-147-introducing-interludes/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-02_dwj_1119.jpg2108-02_DWJ_11192021-09-11T22:45:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/08/04/interludes-on-the-road-again/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0663.jpgYoung Black-shouldered KIite. It seems this clutch flew two young. They have been moved a few hundred metres from the nesting area. Perhaps the food is better on that side of the highway.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0594.jpgThere is only so much harasssment it could take. FInished the meal, and time to leave.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0503.jpgHobby NUmber Two. Eventually moved to a more suitable branch in the open. 
However this was the home of a pair of Willie Wagtails, and visitors were not welcome.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0417.jpgHobby Number Two. A rather awkward perch to work on.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0379.jpg2108-01_DWJ_0379https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0291.jpgA fresh catch that needed cleaning up for table presentationhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0260.jpgHobby Number One. Once under the tree, it was easier to see among the foliagehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0224.jpgOnly recently fledgded, but already quite the adept aviatorhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2108-01_dwj_0183.jpgYoung Black-shouldered Kites mock battle2021-08-07T23:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/07/31/saturday-evening-post146-awareness/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/screen-shot-2021-07-31-at-5.17.40-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2021-07-31 at 5.17.40 pm2021-08-03T07:03:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/07/24/saturday-evening-post-where-ever-you-are-be-there/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2012-11_dwj_1105.jpg2012-11_DWJ_11052021-07-31T07:19:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/07/29/little-journeys-a-morning-at-the-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2107-29_dwj_2499.jpg2107-29_DWJ_2499Where did that fish go?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2107-29_dwj_2959.jpg2107-29_DWJ_2959When I first came across this bird, it didn't seem to be in a hurry to leave. At first I thought it was working out the moves for its next meal. Closer inspection shows it must have only recently eaten and was resting for digestion. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2107-29_dwj_2920.jpg2107-29_DWJ_2920One of a number of white chested Brown Falcons we found during the morning/ This one was in no hurry to move and in the end, a Whistling Kite approaching finally put it to air.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2107-29_dwj_2855.jpg2107-29_DWJ_2855Pied Oystercacther powering past https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2107-29_dwj_2800.jpg2107-29_DWJ_2800Blue-winged Parrot. One of the most delightful little parrots we photographhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2107-29_dwj_2788.jpg2107-29_DWJ_2788A beaut find, Blue-winged Parrots feeding in the saltbush. We probably saw 15 or morehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2107-29_dwj_2753.jpg2107-29_DWJ_2753Swamp Harrier on a turnhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2107-29_dwj_2651.jpg2107-29_DWJ_2651Crested Tern rolling over for a fishing plungehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2107-29_dwj_2592.jpg2107-29_DWJ_2592A Swamp Harrier on patrolhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2107-29_dwj_2581.jpg2107-29_DWJ_2581Napping out of the wind. 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She does work hard all summer long, and now the cold weather has set in, its time to throw off the old, and take a new sparkling feather set for the 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Not bad for only a month out of the egg. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2104-28__dwj9905.jpg2104-28__DWJ9905Really looking the parthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2104-28__dwj9908.jpg2104-28__DWJ9908The head feathers are beginning to show the development of that famous Crested headdresshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2104-28__dwj9914.jpg2104-28__DWJ9914Catch of the Dayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2104-28__dwj9951.jpg2104-28__DWJ9951Wing stretch of the well developed wings. They usually fly at about 10 weeks from hatching.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2104-28__dwj9968.jpg2104-28__DWJ9968Family discussion2023-05-15T05:31:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/04/24/saturday-evening-post-131-laughter/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2103-30__dwj8517-2.jpg2103-30__DWJ8517 22021-04-25T06:37:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/04/15/little-visits-when-i-grow-up-i-want-to-be-a-black-shouldered-kite/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-18_dwj_0686-1.jpg2101-18_DWJ_0686 1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-18_dwj_0630.jpg2101-18_DWJ_0630https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-18_dwj_0639.jpg2101-18_DWJ_0639https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-18_dwj_0689.jpg2101-18_DWJ_0689https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-18_dwj_0699.jpg2101-18_DWJ_0699https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-18_dwj_0721.jpg2101-18_DWJ_0721https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-18_dwj_0753.jpg2101-18_DWJ_0753https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-18_dwj_0771.jpg2101-18_DWJ_0771https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-18_dwj_0797.jpg2101-18_DWJ_0797https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-18_dwj_0822.jpg2101-18_DWJ_08222021-04-24T09:24:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/04/17/saturday-evening-post-129-renewal/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/screen-shot-2021-04-17-at-7.36.41-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2021-04-17 at 7.36.41 pmhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2004-28_dwj_8282.jpg2004-28_DWJ_82822021-04-20T11:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/04/10/saturday-evening-post-128-finding-expression/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2103-17__dwj7666-1.jpg2103-17__DWJ7666 12021-04-12T11:26:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/04/07/little-visits-theyve-flown/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2101-15_dwj_0558-1.jpg2101-15_DWJ_0558 12021-04-08T07:43:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/04/03/saturday-evening-post-128-white-bellied-sea-eagle/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2103-17__dwj7580-1.jpg2103-17__DWJ7580 1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dwj7580-1.jpgdwj7580-12021-04-04T09:37:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/04/01/little-visits-kingfisher-feeding/2021-04-05T01:14:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/03/27/saturday-evening-post-127-formidable-ancestors/2021-04-01T09:04:22+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/03/20/saturday-evening-post-126-kneetoo/2021-03-21T07:53:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/03/18/little-visits-whats-on-the-menu/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2101-11_dwj_9642-1-1.jpg2101-11_DWJ_9642 12021-03-21T05:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/03/13/saturday-evening-post-125-simples/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2103-10_dwj_4854.jpg2103-10_DWJ_48542021-03-14T10:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/03/11/little-visits-the-steady-procession/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-21_dwj_3535.jpg2012-21_DWJ_3535https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-21_dwj_3534.jpg2012-21_DWJ_3534https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-21_dwj_3165.jpg2012-21_DWJ_3165https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-20_dwj_3052.jpg2012-20_DWJ_3052https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-14-dwj_2115.jpg2012-14-DWJ_2115https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-11_dwj_1361.jpg2012-11_DWJ_1361https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-07_dwj_0586-dxo.jpg2012-07_DWJ_0586-DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2011-20-dwj_8997.jpg2011-20-DWJ_89972021-03-13T10:58:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/03/06/saturday-evening-post-124-sneak-attack/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2103-05_dwj_4040.jpg2103-05_DWJ_4040Peeling away from danger.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2103-05_dwj_4022.jpg2103-05_DWJ_4022Now I see you.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2103-05_dwj_4020.jpg2103-05_DWJ_4020I was concentrating on the bird as much as it was on its hunting and didn't see the grasses until I looked at the shot on screen.2021-03-08T00:21:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/03/03/little-visits-like-a-needle-in-a-haystack/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-20_dwj_2891.jpg2012-20_DWJ_2891Checking out the unwanted attentionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-20_dwj_2458.jpg2012-20_DWJ_2458All good. Time to go.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-14-dwj_2247.jpg2012-14-DWJ_2247Deliveredhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-14-dwj_2114.jpg2012-14-DWJ_2114Food up. Delivering top up snacks to the female sitting on the nest. It is quite a tiny hole. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-11_dwj_1362.jpg2012-11_DWJ_1362Sometimes the transfer fails and he has to make another turn around.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2012-02_dwj_-13.jpg2012-02_DWJ_-13A quick peak to make sure all is clear and the like a bolt of green and blue she was out of the nest and away.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2011-20-dwj_8969.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8969https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2011-16-dwj_7735.jpgSacred Kingfisher: Time for a PauseYawning as he contemplates going out for the next hunt, or laughing at the futile attempts to locate the nest.2021-03-04T03:17:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/02/28/saturday-night-post-123-1-now-heres-the-ultimate-co-incidence/2021-03-01T04:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/02/27/saturday-evening-post-123-it-doesnt-matter/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2102-24_dwj_3040-1.jpg2102-24_DWJ_3040 12021-03-01T01:09:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/02/24/from-the-field-notes-book-turn-the-page/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2101-10_dwj_9102.jpg2101-10_DWJ_9102a quick flight out of the tree and another Fairy Martin is the prize https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2101-10_dwj_9095.jpg2101-10_DWJ_9095Early morning, scanning for possibilities.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2101-10_dwj_9086.jpg2101-10_DWJ_9086https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2101-07_dwj_8858.jpg2101-07_DWJ_8858It may only be a small catch, but made with a minimum of energy, and quickly consumed so it could stretch out for morehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2101-07_dwj_8786.jpg2101-07_DWJ_8786Sweeping through the sky hunting insects, such as dragonflys.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-31_dwj_7771-dxo.jpg2012-31_DWJ_7771-DxOAnd another close fly by as it departed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-31_dwj_7716.jpg2012-31_DWJ_7716Another time it was more interested in the food opportunities than my presence. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-31_dwj_7674.jpg2012-31_DWJ_7674I found this one helping itself to the small insects that were on the fruittree leaves growing through the bird net covering.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-24_dwj_4710.jpg2012-24_DWJ_4710After gaining its fill, or perhaps it had depleted the pantry, it was time to go.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-24_dwj_4706.jpg2012-24_DWJ_4706I arrived in the paddock to hear one of them calling, but I jsut couldn't pinpoint where it was located, so started to scout around. Suddenly the head popped up from behind some blanket weed on the ground. It must have been hunting in the open spaces. I stopped and crouched down, then kneeled and finally sat. The bird went back to its business.2021-03-01T04:42:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/02/20/saturday-evening-post-122-simplicity/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2101-07_dwj_8487.jpg2101-07_DWJ_84872021-02-21T06:54:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/02/17/from-the-field-notes-book-hobby-air-practice/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-29_dwj_6663.jpg2012-29_DWJ_6663So characteristically Hobby in flighthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-29_dwj_6653.jpg2012-29_DWJ_6653This was the only one were I nearly managed them all in framehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-29_dwj_6636.jpg2012-29_DWJ_6636All feathers spread out hard at workhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-29_dwj_6635.jpg2012-29_DWJ_6635The young birds spent many hours playing simple chase me games. How quickly the wing co-ordination developedhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-29_dwj_6629.jpg2012-29_DWJ_6629https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-24_dwj_4769.jpg2012-24_DWJ_4769https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-24_dwj_4711.jpg2012-24_DWJ_4711A Wing Flap, and its gone.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-24_dwj_4700.jpgAustralian Hobby: SittingThis fine looking bird was hunting on the ground among the blanket weed. Seemed unperturbed by my presence2021-02-18T01:35:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/02/13/saturday-evening-post-121-learning/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2102-10-dwj_2720.jpg2102-10-DWJ_27202021-02-15T22:32:39+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/02/11/field-notes-book-meet-the-neighbours/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-19_dwj_5195.jpg2012-19_DWJ_5195https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-19_dwj_5332.jpg2012-19_DWJ_5332https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-19_dwj_5348.jpg2012-19_DWJ_5348https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-19_dwj_5335.jpgAustralian Hobby, Rainbow Lorikeet: Welcome to the New Kid in TownAustralian Hobby, Falco longipennis, Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus
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Nope, no Eagles here!

The young Hobby has only been on the wing a few days, and has lots to learn about the noisy neighbours.
They however are wary of a close approach, but will intimidate the little Hobby until it flys off.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-19_dwj_5297.jpgAustralian Hobby, Rainbow Lorikeet: Welcome to the New Kid in Town (II)Australian Hobby, Falco longipennis, Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus
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They will never forget you 'til somebody new comes along :-The Eagles.

Young Hobby still having trouble coming to an understanding with the local Lorikeets.
It has much to learn, they have determination on their side.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-19_dwj_5268.jpg2012-19_DWJ_5268https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-19_dwj_5010.jpgAustralian Hobby, Galah: Are You Keeping up Back There Slowcoach?Australian Hobby, Falco longipennis, Galah, Eolophalus roseicapillus
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Just because they could.

The two Galahs thought it would be fun to harass one of the recently fledged Hobbys. 
The pair were ready to hunt it off its perch and then chase it about the sky. 
Just for fun, they let the young bird chase them once in a while as well. 

A week or so later with the young Hobby experienced enough to clip along at over 100kph, it would have been a much more dangerous game.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-19_dwj_4838.jpg2012-19_DWJ_4838In the end, the little Hobby departshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-19_dwj_4828.jpg2012-19_DWJ_4828Slowly but surely the Galah moves closer, crowding the young bird to another branchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-19_dwj_4821.jpg2012-19_DWJ_4821Wing flaps and crest raising begin the confrontation2021-02-15T06:05:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/02/07/saturday-evening-post-120-1-followup-the-love-heart-grebe/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2102-01_dwj_1966-1.jpg2102-01_DWJ_1966 12021-02-15T06:06:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/02/06/saturday-evening-post-120-that-little-touch-of-love/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2102-01_dwj_1822.jpg2102-01_DWJ_18222021-02-08T04:36:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/02/03/field-notes-book-sharing-a-meal/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-14-dwj_1788.jpg2012-14-DWJ_1788And it too takes off to begin its own feeding routine.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-14-dwj_1754.jpg2012-14-DWJ_1754So typical of a raptor, mantling over the prey with spread wings. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-14-dwj_1734.jpg2012-14-DWJ_1734After a bit of juggling for position, it takes charge of the offeringhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-14-dwj_1728.jpg2012-14-DWJ_1728Number two arrives with much wing flap and calling to ensure that some of the goodies are still availablehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-14-dwj_1713.jpg2012-14-DWJ_1713It hurries off to a quiet spot on the brach to settle into both enjoying and learninghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-14-dwj_1699.jpg2012-14-DWJ_1699Mum has servered off a piece for it to work onhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-14-dwj_1687.jpg2012-14-DWJ_1687A big moment. "Can I choose a piece?"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-14-dwj_1677.jpg2012-14-DWJ_1677Only a few days out of the nest, it is happy to patiently wait for each moreselhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2012-14-dwj_1589.jpg2012-14-DWJ_1589Mum is still carefully tearing off small pieces for the young,2021-02-06T11:30:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/01/30/satuday-evening-post-119-feeling-the-majic-part-3aqq/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2101-19_dwj_1056.jpg2101-19_DWJ_10562021-02-02T05:48:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/01/29/field-notes-book-on-the-wing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-11_dwj_1250.jpg2012-11_DWJ_1250Pfffh feathers. Now they have to prepare their own repast.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-11_dwj_1232.jpg2012-11_DWJ_1232Food attached, time to seek a quiet spot to enoy it.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-11_dwj_1182.jpg2012-11_DWJ_1182https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-11_dwj_1105.jpg2012-11_DWJ_1105Working hard at getting the wings digging in to the air and righting the balancehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-11_dwj_1102.jpg2012-11_DWJ_1102Looks like food is on the way, and it might be first in best fed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-11_dwj_1060.jpg2012-11_DWJ_1060Although now free of the nest, they still have a close bond and peck and preen each otherhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-11_dwj_1023.jpg2012-11_DWJ_1023With all the skills ahead yet to learn, they still are able to turn on an impressive speed when required. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-11_dwj_1006.jpg2012-11_DWJ_1006Two sitting in the open in the early morning sunshine2021-02-02T05:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/01/23/saturday-evening-post-118-feeling-the-magic-part-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2101-15_dwj_0474.jpg2101-15_DWJ_04742021-02-02T05:38:11+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/01/21/field-notes-book-attack-is-the-best-stragergy/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-07_dwj_0397-1.jpg2012-07_DWJ_0397https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-07_dwj_0391-dxo.jpg2012-07_DWJ_0391-DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-07_dwj_0494-dxo.jpg2012-07_DWJ_0494-DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-07_dwj_0487-dxo.jpg2012-07_DWJ_0487-DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-07_dwj_0473.jpg2012-07_DWJ_0473https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-07_dwj_0472.jpgAustralian Hobby: Coming out of StoopAustralian Hobby, Falco longipennis
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Female of a pair, defending their nesting site from passing maurading Kites.
I've tried to find details of the speed of these birds, and it would seem they can clip along around 70-80kph. In a fall, (Stoop), they are well in excess of 100kph. 
Here she has just passsed over the head of a Whistling Kite, and is beginning to reduce speed. The swept back wings, and the tail and outstretched alua feathers are controlling her turn to the right.
The rising feathers on the wings show the turbulance of the air breaking over the surface as she corrects her speed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-07_dwj_0423.jpg2012-07_DWJ_0423https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-07_dwj_0397.jpg2012-07_DWJ_0397https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-07_dwj_0356-dxo.jpgWhisting Kite: DefensiveWhisting Kite, Haliastur sphenurus,
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This bird had plenty to be on the lookout for. It is the target of an Australian Hobby that had taken umbrage when the Kite sallied forth for a morning's patrol.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2012-07_dwj_0333_dxo.jpg2012-07_DWJ_0333_DxO2021-01-22T08:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/01/17/werribee-wagtails-bird-count-at-mt-rothwell/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/dmj_9568.jpegDMJ_9568Scarlet Robin female Photo Courtesy of EE https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-9.jpgEmptyNamehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-8-1.jpgEmptyName 8https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-7-1.jpgEmptyName 7https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-6-1.jpgEmptyName 6https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-5-1.jpgEmptyName 5https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-4-1.jpgEmptyName 4https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-3-1.jpgEmptyName 3https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-2-1.jpgEmptyName 2Rainbow Bee-eaterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-1-1.jpgEmptyName 12021-01-22T08:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/01/16/saturday-evening-post-117-feeling-the-magic-part-1/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-8.jpgEmptyName2021-01-19T11:37:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/01/14/from-the-field-notes-book-the-serious-business-of-feeding-a-hobby/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname.jpgEmptyNamehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-7.jpgEmptyName 7https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-6.jpgEmptyName 6https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-5.jpgEmptyName 5https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-4.jpgEmptyName 4https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-3.jpgEmptyName 3https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-2.jpgEmptyName 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/emptyname-1.jpgEmptyName 12021-01-23T09:22:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/01/09/saturday-evening-post-constancy/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1806-14_dwj_7406.jpg1806-14_DWJ_7406https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ncdimojieffaendd.pngncdimojieffaendd2021-01-23T09:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/01/05/from-the-field-notes-book-care-and-feeding-of-a-hobby/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2011-27-dwj_2167.jpg2011-27-DWJ_2167https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2011-20-dwj_8863.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8863https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2011-20-dwj_8846-1.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8846 1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2011-20-dwj_8740.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8740https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2011-20-dwj_8734.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8734https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2011-20-dwj_8733.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8733https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2011-20-dwj_8731.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8731https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2011-20-dwj_8727.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8727https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2011-20-dwj_8724.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8724https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2011-20-dwj_8711.jpg2011-20-DWJ_87112021-01-06T06:15:27+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2021/01/02/saturday-evening-post-115-going-out-not-knowing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1905-18_dwj_9532.jpg1905-18_DWJ_95322021-01-05T01:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/12/30/a-fascinating-hobby/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-20-dwj_8617.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8617Off to feed the younghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-19-dwj_8436.jpg2011-19-DWJ_8436Checking to make sure it is securely attached. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-19-dwj_8414.jpg2011-19-DWJ_8414Another meal on the gohttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-19-dwj_8410-1.jpg2011-19-DWJ_8410 1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-19-dwj_8298.jpg2011-19-DWJ_8298https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-19-dwj_8297.jpg2011-19-DWJ_8297Sweeping in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-16-dwj_7553.jpg2011-16-DWJ_7553And he doesn't have to wait long. It is such a smooth almost effortless exchangehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-16-dwj_7549.jpg2011-16-DWJ_7549The male, just arrived and after quietly calling he waits for her arrivalhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-15_dwj_7477.jpg2011-15_DWJ_7477She will feed herself, clean up the carcass and take it to the young.2021-01-05T22:47:11+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/12/26/saturday-evening-post-114-understated-elegance/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-06_dwj_0995understated-elegance.jpg2011-06_DWJ_0995Understated Elegance2020-12-28T11:54:13+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/12/19/saturday-evening-post-113-with-gratitude/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-27-dwj_2168-dxo3.jpg2011-27-DWJ_2168-DX)O32020-12-23T09:10:31+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/12/12/saturday-evening-post-112-staying-fresh/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1905-23_dwj_3762.jpg1905-23_DWJ_37622020-12-14T11:29:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/12/10/photographic-essay-i-thought-everyone-loved-me/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-01_dwj_3875.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3875https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-01_dwj_3870.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3870https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-01_dwj_3846.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3846https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-01_dwj_3843.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3843https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-01_dwj_3828.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3828https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-01_dwj_3826.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3826https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-01_dwj_3823.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3823https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-01_dwj_3822.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3822https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-01_dwj_3775.jpg2011-01_DWJ_37752020-12-14T11:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/09/26/saturday-evening-post-101-making-us-something/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dwj-1504-29-_dwj6094-c02.jpgDWJ-1504-29-_DWJ6094-C022020-12-06T10:07:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/12/05/saturday-evening-post-111-the-almost-portfolio-revisted/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-05_dwj_4594.jpg2011-05_DWJ_45942020-12-09T07:09:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/12/02/photographic-essay-mother-duck-said/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-30_dwj_9825.jpg2011-30_DWJ_9825https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-30_dwj_9773.jpg2011-30_DWJ_9773https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-30_dwj_9774.jpg2011-30_DWJ_9774Mum and a couple of the kids on an outinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-30_dwj_9777.jpg2011-30_DWJ_9777There is cute and then. Pacific Black Ducklingshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-30_dwj_9781.jpg2011-30_DWJ_9781Time for a change of environment https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-30_dwj_9784.jpg2011-30_DWJ_9784Already for a preen, and a tiny wing flaphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-30_dwj_9799.jpg2011-30_DWJ_9799Nap timehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-30_dwj_9806.jpg2011-30_DWJ_9806Now where did the 10 little dudes go.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2011-30_dwj_9827.jpg2011-30_DWJ_9827Then out and about for a stroll around the gardens.2020-12-02T20:05:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/11/28/saturday-evening-post-110-living-the-dream/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2003-11_dwj_3751.jpg2003-11_DWJ_37512020-12-02T08:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/11/24/little-journeys-strollin/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-24-z50_4264.jpg2011-24-Z50_4264And this is why the call her EE. "Buff-banded Rail," she cried. True to form, it was. A most unsual find in a housing estate. We have been known to drive around the Treatment Plant for hours and never see one. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-24-z50_4243.jpg2011-24-Z50_4243Like all housing estates, there are plenty of opportunists. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-24-z50_4232.jpg2011-24-Z50_4232Now that is something you don't see in the average housing estate. Fortunately it was in no hurry to stop and chathttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-24-z50_4163.jpg2011-24-Z50_4163Food deliveryhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-24-z50_4080.jpg2011-24-Z50_4080Australian Reedwarblers are either feeding young or building new nests.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-24-z50_4007.jpg2011-24-Z50_4007The little family made it safely to the water, and were able to paddle away. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-24-z50_4004.jpg2011-24-Z50_4004Maned Duck Drama. This male has a family of 5 trying to move across open ground. About 20 ravens thought there might be a quick snack or two. In the end, EE and I moved down the paddock and put the ravens to wing. Not that it would last for long, but long enough to get the little ones safely to water. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-24-z50_3978.jpg2011-24-Z50_3978Enjoying breakfast together. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-24-z50_3931.jpg2011-24-Z50_3931Magpie Drama. For reasons I've never been sure of the adults seem to single out one of the young and peck away at it. No one seems to be hurt and the young on will pickup and move on as if nothing happened.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-24-z50_3910.jpg2011-24-Z50_3910The last of our local Black Swans. The rest of the family seems to have moved on. Perhaps this one is reluctant to leave a good feeding location2020-11-28T09:10:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/11/21/saturday-evening-post-109/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-20-dwj_8592-1.jpg2011-20-DWJ_8592 1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-15_dwj_7311.jpg2011-15_DWJ_73112020-11-22T08:06:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/11/19/photograpahic-essay-ive-got-a-hobby/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-09_dwj_5623.jpg2011-09_DWJ_5623https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-19-dwj_8449.jpg2011-19-DWJ_8449This looks like Welcome Swallow on the menu. She is taking it straight to the nest. The Werribee River runs behind the nest area and he explodes of the tree, disappears over the edge of the cliff and with about 3 more wing flaps is back on the tree. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-16-dwj_7541.jpg2011-16-DWJ_7541Softly calling with the latest killhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-09_dwj_5822.jpg2011-09_DWJ_5822Off to the nest to feed the younghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-09_dwj_5805.jpg2011-09_DWJ_5805Even though he is sitting a bit forward the size comparison is obvious.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-09_dwj_5702.jpg2011-09_DWJ_5702The food transfer is super efficient and fasthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-09_dwj_5598.jpg2011-09_DWJ_5598Arriving for her mealhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-09_dwj_5588.jpg2011-09_DWJ_5588https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-28_dwj_3462.jpgAustralian Hobby: Relief StretchShe has several perches that she uses while she waits. Here the flying gear is getting a work outhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2673.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2673The female approaching the waiting male2020-11-22T06:30:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/11/14/saturday-evening-post-107-in-the-glow/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-12_dwj_6680.jpg2011-12_DWJ_6680https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/translucence.jpgTranslucence2020-11-16T05:36:15+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/11/12/little-journeys-on-the-road-again/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2691.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2691The age old battle of David and Goliath. The imovable object v the irresitable force. Both have much at stake with young to be fed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2667.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2667Higher up the track on the cliff line, a pair of Australian Hobby are re-nesting in a familiar spot. More to come on their progress I think. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2640.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2640Fantain Cuckoo and its hosts, White-browed Scrubwrens. The adult Cuckoo must have been very clever as I always find these little birds among the most wary.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2630.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2630Most interesting find of the day. Juvenile Fantail Cuckoo waiting to be fed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2608.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2608Looks like the Dusky Woodswallows has swept in while we were in lockdown and already had a clutch of young on the winghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2585.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2585Happiness is... A White-browed Scrubwren with tucker for its young.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2559.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2559Little Lorikeet. This one led me a merry chase through the leaves. I could hear it, but it just wasn't easy to see.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2459.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2459Purple-crowned Lorikeet. Protecting its nest from maraudershttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2444-co2.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2444-CO2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-21_dwj_2437.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2437Purple-crowned Lorikeet pair. Sad to report that the old branch has since parted from the tree trunk, exposing the nest, and they have moved on somewhere else. They have been loyal to this spot for at least the past four seasons.2020-11-13T04:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/11/07/saturday-evening-post-107-matching-the-mood/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-06_dwj_1283-2.jpg2011-06_DWJ_1283 22020-11-16T05:37:22+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/11/04/little-jouneys-home-catastrophe/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-02_dwj_4273.jpg2011-02_DWJ_4273I'm not sure, but I don't think adding another piece of carefully chosen grass is going to solve the problemhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-01_dwj_3956.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3956A new start? Perhaps there is still room underneath for another attempt.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-01_dwj_3942.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3942The supervisor at workhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-01_dwj_3918.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3918Oh, no. What has happened. The front face of the trunk has fallen away leaving the nest completley exposed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2011-01_dwj_3911.jpg2011-01_DWJ_3911Time for the engineer to inspect the damage. Hard to be sure, but it might be that the pressure of so much building material was just to much for the old wood.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-29_dwj_3695.jpg2010-29_DWJ_3695Bringing in the supplies. It's possible to see how rotten the area was.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2010-28_dwj_3336.jpg2010-28_DWJ_33362020-11-16T05:40:35+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/10/31/saturday-evening-post-106-for-the-love-of-light/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/mists-for-the-love-of-light.jpgMists for the Love of Light2020-11-16T05:44:22+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/10/28/little-visits-hard-work-pays-off/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-27_z50_3072.jpg2010-27_Z50_3072https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-27_z50_3159.jpg2010-27_Z50_3159Overlooking its important charges. This is one of the adults with the branching young.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-27_z50_3151.jpg2010-27_Z50_3151tough shot. Two just fledged and still really only branch hopping. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-27_z50_3139.jpg2010-27_Z50_3139And down it goes.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-27_z50_3114.jpg2010-27_Z50_3114Time for a food topuphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-27_z50_3101.jpg2010-27_Z50_3101Still with short tails and rich brown markings. The short tail doesn't stop them from "Wagging".https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-27_z50_3077.jpg2010-27_Z50_3077An adult with their three young aeronauts. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-27_z50_3024.jpg2010-27_Z50_3024Time for a food top up.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-27_z50_3013.jpg2010-27_Z50_3013One of two that have been on the wing for about 5 days. 2020-11-16T05:47:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/10/24/saturday-evening-post-105-the-fruits-of-an-early-spring/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-24_z50_2869-co2.jpg2010-24_Z50_2869-CO22020-10-27T08:57:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/10/21/photographic-essay-on-the-road-again/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-21_dwj_2691.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2691The never ending battle. Wagtrail on Ravenhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-21_dwj_2667.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2667After following a lot of calling noises we located a pair of Australian Hobby that have settled into nesting. The local Red Wattlebirds have taken exception to the visitors and kept up a running battle with both birds. No doubt their numbers will diminish when the young Hobbys are hatched. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-21_dwj_2640.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2640Not the best photo I ever made, but does show the activity. The young bird quite happily called in "Scrubwrenese" and within a few moments a White-browed Scrubwren arrived with food, followed immediatly by a second one. So perhaps the Scrubbies have been host to this rather large youngster.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-21_dwj_2630.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2630A recently fledged Fantail Cuckoo. Another score for EE. It sat for quite a time, as we ate our sandwich and enjoyed the Earl's good blend. It no doubt has been hosted by some unfortanate thronbill or wren. It took off to a bush, and I followed to see where it had gone. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-21_dwj_2608.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2608EE lucked out in finding several pair of Dusky Woodswallows. It was hard to work out if they were indeed feeding young, or just topping up getting ready to nest. Time will tell.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-21_dwj_2585.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2585White-browed Scrubwren busy with lunchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-21_dwj_2559.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2559There has always been a steady number of Little Lorikeets at the Office. I was hoping they might be nesting, but this one did not seem to be interested. It took me quite awhile to find it amongst the canopy. For all their bright colours they are muted in the shadows of the leaves and blend in so well.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-21_dwj_2459.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2459Aother pair of Purple-crowned have a solid branch for their site. This one is blocking the hole so that marauding Rainbow Lorikeeets will not bother its young.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-21_dwj_2444-co2.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2444-CO2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-21_dwj_2437.jpg2010-21_DWJ_2437This pair have a nesting site that is regularly used. I was really happy to find them out enjoying the sunshine2020-10-21T21:28:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/10/17/saturday-evening-post-104-everyone-right-to-go/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/dsc_4536-co2.jpgDSC_4536-CO22020-10-20T09:16:28+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/10/10/saturday-evening-post-104-the-end-of-the-day/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/dsc_1668.jpgDSC_16682020-10-13T11:07:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/10/03/saturday-evening-post-102-making-things-happen/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/dsc_6207-copy-copy.jpgDSC_6207 copy copyLaying on the Speed 2020-10-06T08:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/10/01/little-journeys-around-the-block/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-01_dwj_1781.jpg2010-01_DWJ_1781https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-01_dwj_1751.jpg2010-01_DWJ_1751https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-01_dwj_1738.jpg2010-01_DWJ_1738https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-01_dwj_1728.jpg2010-01_DWJ_1728https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-01_dwj_1716.jpg2010-01_DWJ_1716https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-01_dwj_1708.jpg2010-01_DWJ_1708https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-01_dwj_1699.jpg2010-01_DWJ_1699https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2010-01_dwj_.jpg2010-01_DWJ_2020-10-03T09:46:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/09/29/photographic-essay-bathing-together/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-21_dwj_1569.jpg2009-21_DWJ_1569https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-21_dwj_1568.jpg2009-21_DWJ_1568https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-21_dwj_1563.jpg2009-21_DWJ_1563https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-21_dwj_1560.jpg2009-21_DWJ_1560https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-21_dwj_1558.jpg2009-21_DWJ_1558https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-21_dwj_1554.jpg2009-21_DWJ_1554https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-21_dwj_1550.jpg2009-21_DWJ_1550https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-21_dwj_1539.jpg2009-21_DWJ_15392020-10-06T20:45:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/09/23/photographic-essay-tradies/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-18_dwj_0544-co.jpg2009-18_DWJ_0544-COhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-18_dwj_0506-co.jpg2009-18_DWJ_0506-COhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-20_dwj_1522-co.jpg2009-20_DWJ_1522-COhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-20_dwj_1517-co.jpg2009-20_DWJ_1517-COhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-18_dwj_0562-co.jpg2009-18_DWJ_0562-COhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-18_dwj_0561-co.jpg2009-18_DWJ_0561-COhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-18_dwj_0548-co.jpgSpotted Dove: The Time of the SeasonSpotted Dove, Streptopelia chinensis
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This is Tai Chi Pigeon, doing the "Carrying Stick" routine. :-)
After a lot of waiting for just the right moment, she has chosen to nest under the next-door pergola, (the red roof in the background)
The morning was spent carrying in the essential supplies needed for a suitable nest.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-18_dwj_0526-co.jpg2009-18_DWJ_0526-COhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009-20_dwj_1535-co.jpg2009-20_DWJ_1535-CO2020-10-06T08:57:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/09/19/saturday-evening-post-100-settling/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dsc_0494.jpgDSC_04942020-10-06T09:00:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/09/16/photographic-essay-dads-rules-or-dad-rules/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-07_dwj_0578.jpg2007-07_DWJ_0578Now he has to hunt the young one away from the Kestrel.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-07_dwj_0573.jpg2007-07_DWJ_0573Dad's Rules https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-05_dwj_9920.jpg2007-05_DWJ_9920C'mon Dad, time for a feed. This is the eldest of the two females, and she obviously inherited her mother's bossy gene. She had given him either a peck or a push to move him on. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-05_dwj_9716.jpg2007-05_DWJ_9716https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-05_dwj_9560.jpg2007-05_DWJ_9560Foolishly this young one decided to defend against a grown Nankeen Kestrel. The much more agile Kestrel was prepared to take the attack to the young one. Dad would have to set in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-18_dwj_5712.jpg2006-18_DWJ_5712Bronson had landed hoping to have a topup meal. The young one managed to get a grip of the mouse and pulled him from the tower.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-11_dwj_2514.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2514Suitably chastised the young one headed for a rest at the nesting sitehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-11_dwj_2499.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2499As the young one tried to find a new perch, Bronson came it an gave it a clip on the backhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-11_dwj_2497.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2497Bronson pursuing the young one back to the nesting area.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-11_dwj_2469.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2469Never knock Dad off his perch. In this case the young one had managed to get a grip of one of his legs instead of the branch, and couldn't let. 2020-10-06T04:31:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/09/12/saturday-evening-post-99-back-to-the-80s/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dwj_9352-ts2.jpgDWJ_9352-TS22020-09-13T16:01:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/08/20/little-visist-off-the-couch-hot-off-the-press/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dwj9862_co2.jpg_DWJ9862_CO2A tiny wing shake. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dwj9856_co2.jpg_DWJ9856_CO2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dwj9855_co2.jpg_DWJ9855_CO2Get set. Go!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dwj9847_co2.jpg_DWJ9847_CO2Stepping into the sunshinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dwj9843_co2.jpg_DWJ9843_CO2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dwj9831_co2.jpg_DWJ9831_CO2Still plenty of hiding spots on the far side of the footpathhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dwj9820_co2.jpg_DWJ9820_CO2Ready to run.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dwj9809_co2.jpg_DWJ9809_CO2An adult that is ready to defend its prize.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dwj9788_co2.jpg_DWJ9788_CO2The day before the grass on the verge was over its head. 2020-09-09T09:34:15+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/09/09/photographic-essay-ground-work/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-07-dwj_0424-c02.jpg2007-07-DWJ_0424-C02https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-07-dwj_0412-c02.jpg2007-07-DWJ_0412-C02It was trying to climb up the grass stemshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-07-dwj_0405-c02.jpg2007-07-DWJ_0405-C02https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-07-dwj_0367-c02.jpg2007-07-DWJ_0367-C02Fascinated by the taste of grass.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-01-dwj_9030-c02.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite: In TrainingNow able to drop into the grass silently.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2007-01-dwj_9013-c02.jpg2007-01-DWJ_9013-C02I know you're down there.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-25_dwj_6842-c02.jpg2006-25_DWJ_6842-C02This one was sitting behind a clump of grasses and came out to see me when I showed up.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-17_dwj_5011-c02.jpg2006-17_DWJ_5011-C02https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-16_dwj_4767-c02.jpg2006-16_DWJ_4767-C02Time for a portraithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-16_dwj_4748-c02.jpg2006-16_DWJ_4748-C02They are not designed to walk around on the grass and tend to 'roll' along like sailors on a deck2020-09-12T10:54:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/09/05/saturday-evening-post-98-ill-fix-it-up-in-photoshop/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dsc0634.jpg_DSC06342020-09-06T07:20:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/09/01/photographic-essay-feeding-your-black-shouldered-kite/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dwj_5799_border.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite: Allley OopNailed ithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dwj_5798.jpgDWJ_5798Timing is right, speed is right, direction is right, eyes on the target.
Release the Claws!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dwj_5795.jpgLook out Dad, here I comeLook out Dad, here I comehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-18_dwj_6010.jpgWhere's my mouse!!Where's my mouse!! Hard to keep them filled up and quiet.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-18_dwj_5908.jpgWhoa! where did the mouse go.Whoa! where did the mouse go.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-18_dwj_5907.jpgTake Three, timing looks better hereTake Three, timing looks better herehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-18_dwj_5897.jpg2006-18_DWJ_5897https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-18_dwj_5838.jpgMore speed, but this time an overshoot.More speed, but this time an overshoot.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-18_dwj_5837.jpgTo help, Dad readjusted his grip.To help, Dad readjusted his grip.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2006-18_dwj_5834.jpgThis one missed the speed, angle and accuracy tests. Need to go around again.This one missed the speed, angle and accuracy tests. Need to go around again.2020-09-02T02:54:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/08/29/saturday-evening-post-97-learning-to-isolate/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/17_01_dwj9481.jpg17_01_DWJ94812020-09-02T06:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/08/25/photographic-essay-new-life-abounds/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008-25_dwj_0142.jpgOne of the supermarket young.One of the supermarket young.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008-25_dwj_0114.jpgFine hope of sping.Fine hope of spring.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008-25_dwj_0090.jpgHead shakeHead shakehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008-25_dwj_0079.jpgStill practicing for the sprintsStill practicing for the sprintshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008-24_dwj_0059.jpgOpal with a typical lapwing pose with one leg lifted and paused.Opal with a typical lapwing pose with one leg lifted and paused.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008-24_dwj_0028.jpg2008-24_DWJ_0028https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008-24_dwj_0020.jpgOpal on a wing stretch.Opal on a wing stretch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008-21_dwj_9971.jpg2008-21_DWJ_9971One of the two young next to the supermarket. They are pretty advanced and seem to be putting on weight.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008-21_dwj_9921.jpg2008-21_DWJ_9921Parent of the group of four. I thought it ws going to have a go at me, but it was getting ready for a run at a dog that was off-leash in an on-leash area.,https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008-21_dwj_9902.jpg2008-21_DWJ_9902Three of four that are in a large water overflow area. It is also used for a number of community acitivities including bike riding and football and off-leash doggies in an on-leash area.
(Sorry Magda no Nettie).2020-09-02T03:01:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/08/22/saturday-evening-post-96-eavesdropping/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-16_dwj_4754-ts2.jpg2006-16_DWJ_4754-TS22020-09-02T10:10:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/08/18/little-visits-from-the-couch-a-morning-with-the-young-kites/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-19_dwj_6434.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6434https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-19_dwj_6405.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6405Still getting the hang of taking from Dad's claw. This one has overshot the mouse and crashed into Dad's tummyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-19_dwj_6319.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6319They had spent more of their lives all together in the small nest, and still were happy to share the smallest branch area. One just about losing balance to make room for the interloperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-19_dwj_6311.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6311The clever one foot landing https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-19_dwj_6277.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6277It's mine, no, mine, no mine.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-19_dwj_6276.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6276One mouse, two humgry mouths, and not the ones Dad was interested in feeding. He would let them get close, but then turn away. He delivered it to the third one. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-19_dwj_6223.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6223After so many weeks with them, they were now very comfortable with our presence, and simply carried on around ushttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-19_dwj_6146.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6146Not often we saw all three on the same branchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-19_dwj_6091.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6091This picket was the only landing spot near me, and the young one came in quite deliberately to land. I'd like to think it wanted a closer look at my camera. 2020-08-22T11:12:05+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/08/15/saturday-evening-post-95-future-proofing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/171013_dwj_5682.jpg171013_DWJ_5682https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/aldus_manutius_anchor.jpgaldus_manutius_anchor2022-11-03T23:36:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/08/08/saturday-evening-post-94-from-the-notebook/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2006-24_dwj_6553-ts2.jpg2006-24_DWJ_6553-TS2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/screen-shot-2020-08-08-at-6.06.28-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2020-08-08 at 6.06.28 pm2020-08-09T01:15:06+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/08/01/saturday-evening-post-93-speaking-privately/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2007-07_dwj_0545-ts2-1.jpg2007-07_DWJ_0545-TS22020-08-15T12:23:28+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/07/29/little-visits-from-the-couch-a-moment-of-connection/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-14_dwj_4243.jpg2006-14_DWJ_4243https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-14_dwj_4139.jpg2006-14_DWJ_4139https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-14_dwj_3905.jpg2006-14_DWJ_3905https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-14_dwj_3904.jpg2006-14_DWJ_3904https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-14_dwj_3903.jpg2006-14_DWJ_3903https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-14_dwj_3892.jpg2006-14_DWJ_38922020-08-04T08:09:46+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/07/25/saturday-evening-post-92-about-95-negative-space/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-08_dwj_2037-2.jpg2020-07-28T11:05:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/07/23/little-couch-visits-on-the-trail-of-growing-black-shouldered-kites/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2005-14_dwj_9411.jpgHunting like the professional it has becomeHunting like the professional it has becomehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2005-14_dwj_9404.jpg2005-14_DWJ_9404A Hunting We will Gohttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2005-14_dwj_9344.jpg2005-14_DWJ_9344Feed me, feed me. That look on his face says that he is not hunting any more for them.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2005-14_dwj_9341.jpgNot a good idea to knock Dad off his perchNot a good idea to knock Dad off his perchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2005-14_dwj_9289.jpgFully able to look after themselvesFully able to look after themselveshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2005-14_dwj_9232.jpg2005-14_DWJ_9232https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2005-14_dwj_9231.jpg2005-14_DWJ_9231Dad dropped in to see how they were doing and immediately they all thought he should be hunting for them.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2005-14_dwj_9211.jpgEasy to see how the grey adult feathers are moulting inEasy to see how the grey adult feathers are moulting inhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2005-14_dwj_9197.jpg2005-14_DWJ_9197Perhaps pretending not to be there. It is starting to replace the juvenile feathers with the adult grey.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2005-14_dwj_9176.jpgThey were down in a treeline, and it took EE awhile to locate themThey were down in a treeline, and it took EE awhile to locate them2020-08-16T05:27:27+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2018/05/15/snapshots-the-flight-of-the-mudlark/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1805-14_dwj_4003.jpg1805-14_DWJ_4003https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1805-14_dwj_40231.jpg1805-14_DWJ_4023https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1805-14_dwj_4023.jpg1805-14_DWJ_4023https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1805-14_dwj_4022.jpg1805-14_DWJ_4022https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1805-14_dwj_40211.jpg1805-14_DWJ_4021https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1805-14_dwj_4018.jpg1805-14_DWJ_4018https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1805-14_dwj_40171.jpg1805-14_DWJ_4017https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1805-14_dwj_4021.jpg1805-14_DWJ_4021https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1805-14_dwj_4020.jpg1805-14_DWJ_4020https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1805-14_dwj_4019.jpg1805-14_DWJ_4019This one is my fav of the series with the tail tucked around2020-07-23T10:25:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/07/18/saturday-evening-post-91-its-about-time/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-25_dwj_6842.jpg2006-25_DWJ_68422020-07-22T04:33:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/07/11/saturday-evening-post-90-whats-fun-to-shoot/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-07_dwj_0523.jpg2007-07_DWJ_05232020-07-12T02:29:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/07/10/off-topic-it-isnt-even-playing-the-game/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dwj_1210_05_dsc_5019.jpgDWJ_1210_05_DSC_5019https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dsc_0228.jpgDSC_0228https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dsc_8303.jpgDSC_8303Little Raven, Black Kite, Corvus mellori, Milvus migrans +===============+ This shot doesn't do justice to the action. The Raven is up, harassing a second kite (out of frame), its mate swept in and passed close to the Raven. The Raven went immediately into upside down defence, here it is just recovering. The Kite ignored it and kept going.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dsc_3132.jpgDSC_31322020-07-11T07:01:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/07/09/little-journeys-the-x-rated-story/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-08_dwj_1231.jpg2007-08_DWJ_1231https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-08_dwj_1180.jpg2007-08_DWJ_1180In bound with just the right piece. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-08_dwj_1162.jpg2007-08_DWJ_1162Each twig or branch has to come from just the right spot, and he often has a hard time getting the branch to break off.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-08_dwj_1081.jpg2007-08_DWJ_1081The handy dandy workman at work.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-08_dwj_0978.jpg2007-08_DWJ_0978This was an interesting transfer, as he bought in the mouse, and then set for quite a few minutes before she flew in to wrestle it from him.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-08_dwj_0825.jpg2007-08_DWJ_0825She has the casual one legged approach to landinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-08_dwj_0766.jpg2007-08_DWJ_0766His next mission it to provide some top-up snackshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-08_dwj_0685.jpg2007-08_DWJ_0685Heavy lifting done, time for the next step in baby-makinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-08_dwj_0667.jpg2007-08_DWJ_0667Personally beak picked and ready for installation. It took me a few minutes to locate where he'd settled.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-08_dwj_0663.jpg2007-08_DWJ_0663Meanwhile down in the forest the male is collecting the necessary building materials.2020-07-12T02:33:33+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/07/04/saturday-evening-post-89-sharing-space/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-03_dwj_9376.jpg2007-03_DWJ_93762020-07-09T03:45:35+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/07/02/photographic-essay-three-up/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007-01_dwj_9320.jpg2007-01_DWJ_9320https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-28_dwj_8384.jpg2006-28_DWJ_8384https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-19_dwj_6319.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6319https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-19_dwj_6264.jpg2006-19_DWJ_6264https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-14_dwj_4638.jpg2006-14_DWJ_4638https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-14_dwj_4238.jpg2006-14_DWJ_4238https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2006-07_dwj_1571.jpg2006-07_DWJ_15712020-07-09T03:52:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/06/27/saturday-evening-post-88-everybody-needs-one/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-26_dwj_7435-dxo3.jpg2006-26_DWJ_7435-DX)O3https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/round-tuit.jpgRound tuit2020-06-28T07:28:11+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/06/20/saturday-evening-post-87-the-fine-art-of-procastination/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-18_dwj_5302.jpg2006-18_DWJ_53022020-06-27T10:04:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/06/19/photographic-essay-annoying-relatives/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-18_dwj_5487.jpg2006-18_DWJ_5487Lunch in the sun. More than picnic. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-18_dwj_5472.jpg2006-18_DWJ_5472Now to find a better spothttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-18_dwj_5465.jpg2006-18_DWJ_5465Checking that it didn't leave anything behind.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-18_dwj_5461.jpg2006-18_DWJ_5461I'm here, are you going to share? Short answer is obviously No!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-18_dwj_5457.jpg2006-18_DWJ_5457Hey, hey, here I come, any for me?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-18_dwj_5426.jpg2006-18_DWJ_5426This looked like a good branch to enjoy a quiet snackhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-18_dwj_5422.jpg2006-18_DWJ_54222020-06-21T08:20:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/06/11/photo-essay-training-your-black-shouldered-kite-an-attitude-of-gratitude/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_2882-for-wordpress-headers-may2017-2.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2882-For Wordpress Headers May2017-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_3136.jpg2006-11_DWJ_3136No mouse here! Youngster mantling over its successful transfer.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_3105.jpg2006-11_DWJ_3105Again he waits until it is secure before letting go.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_3070.jpg2006-11_DWJ_3070Here is another transfer, this time on a branch. A dangerous move as the young one can easily knock him from the branch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_2965.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2965To the victor the spoils.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_2900.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2900"My work here is Done"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_2894.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2894Success!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_2893.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2893Dad waits until its all secure before releasinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_2892.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2892Target acquiredhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_2889.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2889At the last moment, instead it swings in with the right claw. Also Dad has repositioned the mouse so that it will make contact.2020-06-16T10:24:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/06/16/photoessay-landing-rights/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-16_dwj_4787.jpg2006-16_DWJ_4787Rocking back and forward trying to right the body angle. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-16_dwj_4722.jpg2006-16_DWJ_4722Two weeks on the wing, and the smallest of targets are achievable.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-12_dwj_3788.jpg2006-12_DWJ_3788It ran out of lift before it brushed off speed and hit the tower sideways https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-12_dwj_3787.jpg2006-12_DWJ_3787Trying to land on the top of close comms tower. Up, Up, Up, but.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-12_dwj_3181.jpg2006-12_DWJ_3181Concentrate, speed right, claws out, backflap. Success https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_2834.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2834EHHHH yaaaa!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_2468_1_dxo.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2468_1_DxOLong distance shot. The little bird had wanted to get close to Dad, but knocked him from the stick, unfortunately it grabbed his foot as a landing spot. The big fella was not happy.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-11_dwj_2453.jpg2006-11_DWJ_2453Balance, balance, balance, hold tight, balance. I think I can do it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-10_dwj_28378.jpg2006-10_DWJ_28378This one missed the branch and tumbled through the gap.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-10_dwj_28335.jpg2006-10_DWJ_28335No speed control, and not much finesse. 2020-06-18T13:01:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/06/13/saturday-evening-post-86-needing-space/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2006-12_dwj_3590_dxo-1.jpg2006-12_DWJ_3590_DxO2020-06-14T22:28:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/06/06/saturday-evening-post-85-mr-smith-is-the-only-good-light-available-light/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dsc_7234.jpgDSC_7234https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dsc_6044-2.jpgDSC_6044-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dsc_6371efbc8e1e3.jpgThis is my branchThis is my branchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dsc_8959.jpgDSC_89592020-06-14T10:07:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/05/30/saturday-evening-post-83-daring-to-look-the-work-of-a-photographic-witness/2020-06-03T03:02:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/06/01/studio-werkz-melded-light/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2005-26_dwj_0633_m_dxo-1.jpg2005-26_DWJ_0633_M_DxO-1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2005-26_dwj_0633_1_dxo.jpg2005-26_DWJ_0633_1_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/old-studio.jpgOld Studio2020-06-03T07:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/05/23/saturday-evening-post-83-nothing-in-art-must-look-accidental/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/p1220039.jpgAt the Art Gallery+============+Another from the trip to the NGV.At the Art Gallery +============+ Another from the trip to the NGV.2021-09-24T09:37:13+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/05/20/little-visits-grey-on-grey/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005-19_dwj_9983_dxo.jpg2005-19_DWJ_9983_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005-19_dwj_9982_dxo.jpg2005-19_DWJ_9982_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005-19_dwj_9967_dxo-1.jpg2005-19_DWJ_9967_DxO-1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005-19_dwj_9952_dxo.jpg2005-19_DWJ_9952_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005-19_dwj_9941_dxo.jpg2005-19_DWJ_9941_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005-19_dwj_9939_dxo.jpg2005-19_DWJ_9939_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005-19_dwj_9937_dxo.jpg2005-19_DWJ_9937_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005-19_dwj_9931_dxo.jpg2005-19_DWJ_9931_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005-19_dwj_0006_dxo.jpg2005-19_DWJ_0006_DxOBrown Treecreeperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005-19_dwj_0004_dxo.jpg2005-19_DWJ_0004_DxONot a resident of Eynesbury but a regular visitor. Spiney-cheeked Honeyeater2020-06-01T04:16:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/05/16/saturday-evening-post-82-the-encounter/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2004-28_dwj_8282.jpg2004-28_DWJ_82822020-06-01T04:47:34+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/05/11/moments-the-little-warrior/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1707-09_dwj_1670.jpg1707-09_DWJ_1670Black Kite over the nest.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1707-09_dwj_1712.jpg1707-09_DWJ_1712Leave my family alone.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1707-09_dwj_1738_dxo.jpg1707-09_DWJ_1738_DxODad doing his best to keep the young one away from the bigger birdshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1707-09_dwj_1773.jpg1707-09_DWJ_1773The big birds would not take NO for an answer.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1707-09_dwj_1820_dxo.jpg1707-09_DWJ_1820_DxOSwinging in past Dad, and heading for an attackhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1707-09_dwj_1830.jpg1707-09_DWJ_1830Well if noise was enough to intimidate the Blacks, the young one certainly gave its best shot.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1707-09_dwj_1859_dxo.jpg1707-09_DWJ_1859_DxOAfter a few minutes in the air, the young Warrior needed a rest, but the big birds did not stop their pursuit. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1707-09_dwj_1875.jpg1707-09_DWJ_1875Defending upside down and Dad watches for other danger.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1707-09_dwj_1909.jpg1707-09_DWJ_1909As a reward Dad arrived with a nice fresh snack to reward his Little Warrior. 2020-05-21T10:27:27+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/05/09/saturday-evening-post-81-on-stranger-tides/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2004-24_dwj_7874_dxo.jpg2004-24_DWJ_7874_DxO2020-05-10T07:57:11+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/05/02/saturday-evening-post-80-we-bounce/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2004-03_dwj_7608.jpg2004-03_DWJ_7608https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2004-03_dwj_7610.jpg2004-03_DWJ_76102020-05-07T03:08:15+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/04/29/studio-werkz-a-step-back-in-time/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dsc_0908-version-4_aperture_preview.jpgDSC_0908 - Version 4_Aperture_previewhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dsc_0909-version-2.jpgDSC_0909 - Version 22020-04-30T01:17:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/04/25/saturday-evening-post-79-a-day-like-no-other/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dsc_3199_aperture_preview.jpgDSC_3199_Aperture_preview2020-04-26T00:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/04/18/saturday-evening-post-78-brightening-up-a-cold-dreary-day/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dsc_3242_aperture_preview.jpgDSC_3242_Aperture_previewMr Mighty The little white facial cheek feather is the best id marker. (Apart from his confiding nature) 2020-04-19T02:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/04/16/little-visits-the-earmuff-tern/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2002-05_dwj_0553.jpg2002-05_DWJ_0553https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2002-05_dwj_0546.jpg2002-05_DWJ_0546https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2002-05_dwj_0527.jpg2002-05_DWJ_0527https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2002-05_dwj_0518.jpg2002-05_DWJ_0518https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2002-05_dwj_0457.jpg2002-05_DWJ_0457https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2002-05_dwj_0415.jpg2002-05_DWJ_0415https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2002-05_dwj_0351.jpg2002-05_DWJ_0351https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2002-05_dwj_0628.jpg2002-05_DWJ_06282020-04-16T09:44:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/04/11/saturday-evening-post-77-the-hound-the-horse-and-the-turtle-dove/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1901-24_dwj_5286.jpg1901-24_DWJ_52862020-04-12T22:57:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/04/09/there-is-always-another-person-to-share-the-music-with/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1902-06_dwj_8273.jpg1902-06_DWJ_82732020-04-10T10:43:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/04/08/the-fine-art-of-feeding/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2003-27_dwj_5486-2.jpg2003-27_DWJ_5486-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2003-27_dwj_5485-1.jpg2003-27_DWJ_5485-1Precision https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2003-27_dwj_5481-1-2.jpg2003-27_DWJ_5481-1Lining up for an approachhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2003-27_dwj_5481-1.jpg2003-27_DWJ_5481-1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2003-27_dwj_5483.jpg2003-27_DWJ_5483All systems Go!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2003-27_dwj_5486-1.jpg2003-27_DWJ_5486-1And awayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2004-03_dwj_7405-1.jpg2004-03_DWJ_7405With no flight skills to speak of this is not going to go well for the young one. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2004-03_dwj_7388.jpg2004-03_DWJ_7388Sailing past, but no mouse. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2004-03_dwj_7387.jpg2004-03_DWJ_7387All wings, legs and loud voice, but the angle of attack is all wronghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2004-03_dwj_7384.jpg2004-03_DWJ_7384You can't fly through Dad to get to the mouse2020-04-10T01:34:17+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/04/06/monday-morning-musing-surprise/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2004-03_dwj_7405.jpg2004-03_DWJ_7405Tricky stuff for the over enthusiastic but clumsy flying young one. In the end, dad took the mouse back to the nest for safe and easier transfer.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dwj6885_dxo.jpg_DWJ6885_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2004-03_dwj_7254.jpg2004-03_DWJ_7254Hard to pick from a single image but this one is practicing hovering.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2004-03_dwj_7046.jpg2004-03_DWJ_7046The wonderful rich ginger colours will fade so quickly, but so good to see them on the wing.2020-04-08T00:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/04/04/saturday-evening-post-76-stuck-at-home/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dwj_7468.jpgDWJ_74682020-04-06T10:23:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/03/31/little-visits-out-of-the-box/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-30_dwj_6335.jpg2003-30_DWJ_6335Let me show you my cute little tail. See its still got the brown edging.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-30_dwj_6281.jpg2003-30_DWJ_6281https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-30_dwj_6218.jpg2003-30_DWJ_6218"Hey, that one has my name on it." What is interesting is they do not squabble over who's turn it is. Well at least not yet.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-30_dwj_6209.jpg2003-30_DWJ_6209Dropping into the nest area for the young one to come and collect https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-30_dwj_6203.jpg2003-30_DWJ_6203"Whose been a good bird then?"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-30_dwj_6159.jpg2003-30_DWJ_6159Look, look, its Ubereats deliveryhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-30_dwj_6132.jpg2003-30_DWJ_6132"Mine's better"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-30_dwj_6128.jpg2003-30_DWJ_6128"I can do a wing stretch"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-30_dwj_6006.jpg2003-30_DWJ_6006And a comparison of front and side colouringhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-30_dwj_5997.jpg2003-30_DWJ_5997Perfect little birds2020-04-01T03:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/03/28/saturday-evening-post-75-a-new-beginning/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-27_dwj_5562.jpg2003-27_DWJ_55622020-03-29T00:47:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/03/23/monday-morning-musing-celeberate-whats-right-with-the-world/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-11_dwj_4027.jpg2003-11_DWJ_40272020-03-29T01:39:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/03/21/saturday-evening-post-74-a-new-world/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2002-28_dwj_24479_dxo.jpg2002-28_DWJ_24479_DxO2020-03-29T01:38:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/03/19/moments-in-a-class-of-their-own/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-04_dwj_25446_dxo.jpg2003-04_DWJ_25446_DxOTakeaway Foodhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-04_dwj_25428.jpg2003-04_DWJ_25428https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-04_dwj_25371.jpg2003-04_DWJ_25371https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-04_dwj_25080.jpg2003-04_DWJ_25080Feeding Young. Like all cockatoos and parrots this is accomplished with a lot of noise and wing-flapping https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-04_dwj_24989.jpg2003-04_DWJ_24989https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-04_dwj_24967.jpg2003-04_DWJ_24967https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-04_dwj_24957.jpg2003-04_DWJ_24957https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-04_dwj_24954_1.jpg2003-04_DWJ_24954_12020-04-01T11:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/03/14/saturday-evening-post-73-riders-of-the-storm/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-13_dwj_4130_dxo.jpg2003-13_DWJ_4130_DxO2020-03-18T22:07:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/03/12/little-visits-a-field-day/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-11_dwj_3701.jpg2003-11_DWJ_3701Against the Greenhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-11_dwj_3714.jpg2003-11_DWJ_3714The backdrop is bitumen roadwayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-11_dwj_3715.jpg2003-11_DWJ_3715Tail display is the order of the dayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-11_dwj_3726.jpg2003-11_DWJ_3726https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-11_dwj_3732.jpg2003-11_DWJ_3732I dropped down low enough to include the blue of the sky behindhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-11_dwj_3742.jpg2003-11_DWJ_3742https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-11_dwj_3751.jpg2003-11_DWJ_3751My Territory. You'd better believe it.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-11_dwj_3771.jpg2003-11_DWJ_3771This one preferred the more secure bushes.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-11_dwj_3757.jpg2003-11_DWJ_37572020-03-13T23:11:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/03/07/saturday-evening-post-72-joy/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-06_dwj_25705.jpg2003-06_DWJ_257052020-03-13T06:06:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/03/05/werribee-wag-tales-the-bakers-dozen-two/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dj24886.jpg_DJ24886https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dj24871.jpg_DJ24871https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dj24851.jpg_DJ24851https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dj24805.jpg_DJ24805https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dj24801.jpg_DJ24801Dropping down to a favoured feeding spothttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dj24794.jpg_DJ24794And they're awayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dj24788.jpg_DJ24788Handsome Maned Duck https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dj24758.jpg_DJ24758Latham's Snipe feeding along the edgehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dj24742.jpg_DJ24742Young Australasian Darterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dj24729.jpg_DJ24729Take my Picture. Sulphur-created Cockatoo2020-03-06T22:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/03/02/moment-getting-that-old-de-javu-feeling-again/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003-01_dwj_2930_dxo.jpg2003-01_DWJ_2930_DxO2020-03-04T02:23:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/02/29/saturday-evening-post-61-wings-out/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-28_dwj_24660-ts2.jpg2002-28_DWJ_24660-TS2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-28_dwj_24658-ts2.jpg2002-28_DWJ_24658-TS22020-03-02T03:18:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/02/24/moments-enterprising-grebe/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-23_dwj_24326.jpg2002-23_DWJ_24326Hard to get a clear shot among the branches.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-23_dwj_24306.jpg2002-23_DWJ_24306https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-23_dwj_24302.jpg2002-23_DWJ_24302Hard at work keeping the nest it top working orderhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-23_dwj_24299.jpg2002-23_DWJ_24299They take turns in sittinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-23_dwj_24298.jpg2002-23_DWJ_24298A secure home with a viewhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-23_dwj_2371.jpg2002-23_DWJ_2371Making sure the eggs are well concealed before taking a diphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-23_dwj_2369.jpg2002-23_DWJ_2369They seem to be quite large eggs for such a little bird2020-03-02T03:12:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/02/23/happy-birthday-photoshop/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/photoshop_1_retail_box.jpgPhotoshop_1_Retail_Box2020-03-02T03:11:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/02/22/saturday-evening-post-70-exposure-by-cats-eye/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-21_dwj_2262_dxo.jpg2002-21_DWJ_2262_DxO2020-02-23T22:47:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/02/20/little-journeys-a-rainbow-on-a-gloomy-day/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1912-24_dwj_5369-1.jpg1912-24_DWJ_5369Success!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2001-24__dwj8916_dxo.jpg2001-24__DWJ8916_DxOWith a large butterfly or moth.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2001-24__dwj8866_dxo.jpg2001-24__DWJ8866_DxOI've always been fascinated by the way they are able to flip the bee and catch it the right way round to go down easilyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1912-24_dwj_5369.jpg1912-24_DWJ_5369https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1912-24_dwj_5368.jpg1912-24_DWJ_5368The question is what to do with tails. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1912-24_dwj_5365.jpg1912-24_DWJ_5365Mating is quite a sustained event. And begins when he comes in with a food offering.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1912-24_dwj_5234.jpg1912-24_DWJ_5234https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1912-17_dwj_4424_dxo.jpg1912-17_DWJ_4424_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1912-17_dwj_4251.jpg1912-17_DWJ_4251https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1912-17_dwj_4159.jpg1912-17_DWJ_41592020-02-23T06:52:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/02/15/saturday-evening-post-69-awareness/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-07_dwj_1105_dxo.jpg2002-07_DWJ_1105_DxO2020-03-02T03:25:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/02/08/saturday-evening-post-68-sight-and-vision/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-07_dwj_0957_dxo-3.jpg2002-07_DWJ_0957_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-07_dwj_0957_1_dxo.jpg2002-07_DWJ_0957_1_DxO2020-02-09T06:32:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/02/05/werribee-wagtails-a-monthly-walk/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/screen-shot-2020-02-06-at-11.08.02-am.jpgScreen Shot 2020-02-06 at 11.08.02 amWerribee Wagtails Headerhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/screen-shot-2020-02-06-at-11.07.28-am.jpgScreen Shot 2020-02-06 at 11.07.28 amhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-04_dwj_24100.jpg2002-04_DWJ_24100Several of the Common Greenshanks near the creek causewayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-04_dwj_24085.jpg2002-04_DWJ_24085Black Swan Cygnethttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-04_dwj_24084.jpg2002-04_DWJ_24084Hardhead, Malehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-04_dwj_24075.jpg2002-04_DWJ_24075Pied Stilt Juvenilehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-04_dwj_24066_dxo.jpg2002-04_DWJ_24066_DxOGreat Egret drops in with looking for a spacehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-04_dwj_24059_dxo.jpg2002-04_DWJ_24059_DxOLittle Black Cormoranthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-04_dwj_24030.jpg2002-04_DWJ_24030https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2002-04_dwj_24028.jpg2002-04_DWJ_24028Hoary-headed Grebe2020-02-06T03:45:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/02/01/saturday-evening-post-67-from-studio-werkz/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2001-29_dwj_9069_dxo.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9069_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2001-29_dwj_9069_1_dxo.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9069_1_DxO2020-02-03T01:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/01/30/around-the-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-29_dwj_9096_dxo.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9096_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-29_dwj_9710.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9710https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-29_dwj_9520.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9520https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-29_dwj_9338.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9338https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-29_dwj_9296.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9296https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-29_dwj_9269.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9269https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-29_dwj_9183.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9183https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-29_dwj_9174.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9174https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-29_dwj_9157.jpg2001-29_DWJ_9157https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-29_dwj_9149.jpg2001-29_DWJ_91492020-01-31T00:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/01/25/saturday-evening-post-66-down-the-rabbit-hole/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj8753_dxo.jpg_DWJ8753_DxO2020-01-25T21:01:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/01/23/little-visits-charming-sittellas/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-12_dwj_7774.jpg2001-12_DWJ_7774Gottcha!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-12_dwj_7689.jpg2001-12_DWJ_7689https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-12_dwj_7556.jpg2001-12_DWJ_7556Every nook and cranny gets a good going overhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-12_dwj_7551_dxo-1.jpg2001-12_DWJ_7551_DxOTough to get a good view through the spindly growthhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-12_dwj_7533.jpg2001-12_DWJ_7533Typical pose, going down the brancheshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7829_dxo.jpg_DWJ7829_DxOHard to see the rich colours on the wings while they are folded, but impressive in flighthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7697_dxo.jpg_DWJ7697_DxOhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7647_dxo-1.jpg_DWJ7647_DxOIts always impressive to see the underwing colours on these birds https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7646_dxo.jpg_DWJ7646_DxOSome of the young ones that were happy to sit together and preenhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7599_dxo-1.jpg_DWJ7599_DxONo doubt a favourite game. Looping a branch2020-01-23T12:55:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/01/18/saturday-evening-post-65-the-gift-of-our-very-personal-now/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1912-24_dwj_5234.jpg1912-24_DWJ_52342020-01-19T09:44:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/01/15/moments-hiring-a-tradie/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-14_dwj_8126.jpg2001-14_DWJ_8126https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-14_dwj_8125.jpg2001-14_DWJ_8125Off to Bunnings for another visit. Perhaps he likes the sausage sizzle on Tuesdays.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-14_dwj_8107.jpg2001-14_DWJ_8107https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-14_dwj_8094.jpg2001-14_DWJ_8094Stepping out of the nest to continue the work.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-14_dwj_8089.jpg2001-14_DWJ_8089https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-14_dwj_8077-2.jpg2001-14_DWJ_8077-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-14_dwj_8073.jpg2001-14_DWJ_8073https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-14_dwj_8057.jpg2001-14_DWJ_8057https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-14_dwj_8047.jpg2001-14_DWJ_8047https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-14_dwj_8028.jpg2001-14_DWJ_80282020-01-16T13:05:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/01/13/little-visits-you-yangs-on-sunday/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-12_dwj_7911.jpg2001-12_DWJ_7911A Yellow-faced Honeyeater waits, nervously and politely for its turn at the water.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-12_dwj_7835.jpg2001-12_DWJ_7835https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-12_dwj_7551_dxo.jpg2001-12_DWJ_7551_DxOWell not every shot is a winner, but I rather liked the colour set of the Sittella wingshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-12_dwj_7475_dxo.jpg2001-12_DWJ_7475_DxOSpotty the Pardalote. This is the male that I showed feeding his young on my Flickr steam.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7749_dxo-1.jpg_DWJ7749_DxO-1A young Scarlet Robin, one of the first we've seen in many months. Presumably its a male beginning to moult in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7647_dxo.jpg_DWJ7647_DxOTwo young Varied Sittella preening and resting while the family feed nearbyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7599_dxo.jpg_DWJ7599_DxOVaried Sittella, circling the branchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7520_dxo.jpg_DWJ7520_DxOOne of several juvenile Grey Shrike Thrush working in the areahttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7492_dxo.jpg_DWJ7492_DxOYoung Australian Magpie engaged in some serious preening, while reminding the parents of its presence.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dwj7482_1_dxo.jpg_DWJ7482_1_DxOSilvereye at the Water Feature2020-01-14T19:43:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/01/11/saturday-evening-post-64-a-special-conjunction/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1912-29_dwj_6821.jpg1912-29_DWJ_68212020-01-12T06:16:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2020/01/04/saturday-evening-post-62-big-annoucement-the-magnificent-magpie-project-2020/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2001-02_dwj_7191.jpg2001-02_DWJ_71912020-01-05T08:38:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/12/28/saturday-evening-post-62-thanks-for-a-great-year/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-01_dwj_2565.jpg1912-01_DWJ_25652019-12-31T02:00:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/12/21/saturday-evening-post-61-like-a-wraith/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-02_dwj_22529.jpg1912-02_DWJ_225292019-12-23T05:19:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/12/18/little-visits-cassias-secrets-are-out/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1911-29_dwj_2259.jpg1911-29_DWJ_2259Still in baby down, but wanting to see the wide worldhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-01_dwj_2597-ts2.jpg1912-01_DWJ_2597-TS2How confident is this bird. She was relaxed enough to do close flybys without aggression.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-02_dwj_22518.jpg1912-02_DWJ_22518Starting to get a few real feathershttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-04_dwj_2899.jpg1912-04_DWJ_2899Just starting to see the Apricot wash coming onhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-06_dwj_2938.jpg1912-06_DWJ_2938That famous Brown Falcon stare starts earlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-08_dwj_3237.jpg1912-08_DWJ_3237And then there were two. I've no way of knowing, but based on previous experiences, I would predict the older, larger is a female. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3791_dxo.jpg1912-16_DWJ_3791_DxOOut and about. Probably second day on the winghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3802-1.jpg1912-16_DWJ_3802Now let's see if I remember. Tail up, head down, wings out and... Tail up, head down, wings out, ... Oh, yes, Tail down, head up, wings up, Let Go.! Yah!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3886-ts2.jpg1912-16_DWJ_3886-TS2OK you go me our here, how do I stop this thing. Landing skills need a bit more practice https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3794.jpg1912-16_DWJ_37942019-12-31T12:47:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/12/16/moments-hunting-sea-eagles/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3830.jpg1912-16_DWJ_3830Out to meet the challenge. Cassia gains speed on a downward runhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3833.jpg1912-16_DWJ_3833If its too big to scare off at least give it a lecture https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3838.jpg1912-16_DWJ_3838She did not risk a close pass but rather turned over the quickly rising Sea Eaglehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3846.jpg1912-16_DWJ_3846The interloperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3862.jpg1912-16_DWJ_3862Given the bulk of the Sea Eagle, there was little the small falcons could do for a direct confrontation.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3802.jpg1912-16_DWJ_3802Number One Child. Fledged since Friday. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-16_dwj_3835.jpg1912-16_DWJ_38352019-12-20T06:59:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/12/14/saturday-evening-post60-a-touch-of-black-and-white/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-04_dwj_2851.jpg1912-04_DWJ_28512019-12-26T06:35:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/12/07/saturday-evening-post-59-hot-off-the-press/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-06_dwj_2932.jpg1912-06_DWJ_29322019-12-09T10:12:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/12/04/moments-running-the-gauntlet/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-01_dwj_2670_dxo.jpg1912-01_DWJ_2670_DxOComing out of the sun! An attack from a high position. This is just about the end of the territory and they've made their point.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-01_dwj_2669.jpg1912-01_DWJ_2669Each wing stroke gains speed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-01_dwj_2668.jpg1912-01_DWJ_2668Trying to swing in to put her off her fast straight linehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-01_dwj_2666.jpg1912-01_DWJ_2666Maggie in hot pursuithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-01_dwj_2654.jpg1912-01_DWJ_2654https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-01_dwj_2647.jpg1912-01_DWJ_2647Sneak Attack. She must have decided to land on a branch to avoid the onslaught, but they cut her off at every turn.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1912-01_dwj_2676.jpg1912-01_DWJ_2676I'd like to think she flew by with a "I was in control of that" look, but it was time to check on the baby(s). 2019-12-09T13:55:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/11/30/saturday-night-post-58-the-joy-of-light/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-27_dwj_1826_dxo-1.jpg1911-27_DWJ_1826_DxO-12019-12-06T13:31:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/11/23/saturday-evening-post-57-the-wonder-of-flight/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-22_dwj_2032-edit.jpg1911-22_DWJ_2032-EDIT2019-11-29T06:15:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/11/16/saturday-evening-post-58-a-step-closer/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-15_dwj_0951.jpg1911-15_DWJ_09512019-11-16T21:13:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/11/14/moments-the-stakes-are-high/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-08_dwj_9605.jpg1911-08_DWJ_9605And just when she might have thought things were settling down, the local Black Kites joined in the forayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-08_dwj_9597.jpg1911-08_DWJ_9597Eventually both of the pair moved in to keep the Falcon unsettled. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-08_dwj_9577.jpg1911-08_DWJ_9577Defence pose on the Kites. They are likely to rob him of any food he is delivering if they can get a decent run, which maybe why they are secretive in the exchangehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-08_dwj_9551.jpg1911-08_DWJ_9551https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-08_dwj_9547.jpg1911-08_DWJ_9547https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-08_dwj_9542.jpg1911-08_DWJ_9542https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-08_dwj_9541.jpg1911-08_DWJ_9541Just when you settle down for a rest, the noisy neighbours start up.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-08_dwj_9494.jpg1911-08_DWJ_9494Once attached, the little bird pecks away incessantly at the male's head. What is important to note is he is carrying a small bird, probably a pipit, so its a super bold move by Williehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-08_dwj_9493.jpg1911-08_DWJ_9493Willie desperate to attach to the back of the male coming in.2019-11-15T22:27:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/11/12/little-visits-building-a-thread-with-a-brown-falcon/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-10_dwj_9993.jpg1911-10_DWJ_9993Passing by with not even a glance. Every time that happens, the string is thickened. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-10_dwj_9992.jpg1911-10_DWJ_9992All sails up.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-10_dwj_9991.jpg1911-10_DWJ_9991Time to go. Nesting duty calls. I'm pretty certain the egg is near to hatched or just recently hatched as she did spend a lot of time away.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-10_dwj_9952.jpg1911-10_DWJ_9952Wing and tail relief all at once. The wing markings are a treat.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-10_dwj_9937-edit.jpg1911-10_DWJ_9937-EDITSometimes, the one-legged stance is a challenge, but here she is getting ready to line up the feathers.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-10_dwj_9901.jpg1911-10_DWJ_9901Well fed she can attend to the business of brightening up her wardrobe. I love to see them zip up all the flight feathers.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-10_dwj_9855.jpg1911-10_DWJ_9855The male on the way out again. Sometimes he'll return and sit near the nest, just to check things out. Most times, its back out to the paddock for another food run. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-10_dwj_9849.jpg1911-10_DWJ_9849Off to the 'secret' hand over spothttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-10_dwj_9841-edit.jpg1911-10_DWJ_9841-EDITThis is the male. He has, unusually, a blue cere and eye ring. I'd guess its a pipit he's delivering https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1911-10_dwj_9834-edit.jpg1911-10_DWJ_9834-EDITFlying out to meet her cackling mate coming in with 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rocks show how close to the edge of the reef the birds were workinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1910-18_dwj_7742.jpg1910-18_DWJ_7742How much power to get the big bird out of the watehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1910-18_dwj_7725.jpg1910-18_DWJ_7725https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1910-18_dwj_7688.jpg1910-18_DWJ_7688https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1910-18_dwj_7664.jpg1910-18_DWJ_7664Folded back wings preparing for entryhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1910-18_dwj_7659.jpg1910-18_DWJ_7659This is one of the few that I saw rollover preparing to divehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1910-18_dwj_7654.jpg1910-18_DWJ_7654Simplicityhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1910-18_dwj_7648.jpg1910-18_DWJ_7648One jump two jumps, airborne.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1910-18_dwj_7642.jpg1910-18_DWJ_7642Coming 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Shot 2019-10-02 at 9.11.57 pm2019-10-03T23:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/10/02/a-morning-in-grey-box-forest/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1909-29_dwj_9570.jpg1909-29_DWJ_9570Brown Treecreeperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1909-29_dwj_9580-edit-edit.jpg1909-29_DWJ_9580-EDIT-EDITPeregrine Falconhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1909-29_dwj_9626.jpg1909-29_DWJ_9626Tree Martin hard at work collecting mudhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1909-29_dwj_9665.jpg1909-29_DWJ_9665Superb Fairywren defending his terrritoryhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1909-29_dwj_9694.jpg1909-29_DWJ_9694A Good News story. Maned Duck family out for a stroll.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1909-29_dwj_9722.jpg1909-29_DWJ_9722Sulpher-crested Cockatoo. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1909-29_dwj_9766-edit.jpg1909-29_DWJ_9766-EDITAlways a favourite at Eynesbury. Jacky WInter.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1909-29_dwj_9797.jpg1909-29_DWJ_9797Summer visitors are strarting to arrive. Dusky Woodswallowhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1909-29_dwj_9861-edit.jpg1909-29_DWJ_9861-EDITSignature Bird: Diamond Firetail.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1909-29_dwj_9839-2.jpg1909-29_DWJ_9839-22019-10-03T01:27:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/09/28/saturday-evening-post-51-of-shape-and-form/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-25_dwj_5635-edit.jpg1909-25_DWJ_5635-EDIT2019-09-29T07:23:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/09/25/little-journeys-springtime-in-the-gardens/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-22_dwj_5106.jpg1909-22_DWJ_5106https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-22_dwj_5084.jpg1909-22_DWJ_5084Rufous Songlark. These loud calling birds were establishing territories. This one in particular had taken over the earth moving equipment site just outside the Gardens.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-22_dwj_5061-edit.jpg1909-22_DWJ_5061-EDITDusky Woodswallows have arrived and no doubt will soon be nesting https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-22_dwj_4953.jpg1909-22_DWJ_4953Just hatched. The Maned Duck chicks still have the little egg beak to break out of the shell https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-22_dwj_4945.jpg1909-22_DWJ_4945Here's a clever one for you to find. Hidden among the leaves is a tiny, beautifully made spiderweb basket of a White-plumed Honeyeater.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-22_dwj_4927.jpg1909-22_DWJ_4927The care and feeding of young Red Wattlebirds is a noisy business and there were lots of young to be fedhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-22_dwj_4905.jpg1909-22_DWJ_4905One of about 8 Magpie-lark nests in progress.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-22_dwj_4900.jpg1909-22_DWJ_4900Whistle while you work. A happy Wagtail adding more Spider Web to its new nest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-22_dwj_4897.jpg1909-22_DWJ_4897Willie Wagtail gathering Spider Webhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1909-22_dwj_4881.jpg1909-22_DWJ_4881Magpie-lark in characteristic mate calling display2019-09-26T05:32:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/09/21/saturday-evening-post-51-feeling-the-magic/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1907-29_dwj_8774_nx2.jpg1907-29_DWJ_8774_NX2Grey Goshawk (Grey 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Lorikeet2019-08-28T22:30:15+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/08/24/saturday-evening-post-46-pattern-and-creativity/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-13_dwj_0426-2.jpg1908-13_DWJ_0426-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-13_dwj_0426-1.jpg1908-13_DWJ_0426https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-13_dwj_0443.jpg1908-13_DWJ_04432019-08-26T10:21:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/08/21/little-journeys-meet-spot-the-harrier/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0670.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0670https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0776.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0776https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0757.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0757https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0756_nx2.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0756_NX2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0754.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0754https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0725.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0725https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0722.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0722https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0708.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0708https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0689.jpg1908-14_DWJ_06892019-08-26T10:23:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/08/17/saturday-evening-post-45-risk-assessment/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-16_dwj_1030-2.jpg1908-16_DWJ_1030-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-16_dwj_0969_nx2.jpg1908-16_DWJ_0969_NX22019-08-25T22:23:22+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/08/14/moments-rainy-days-and-sundays/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0552.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0552A Black-shouldered Kite, contemplating taking up diving lessons to find mice.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0530.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0530One of a pair that were eager to appear as if they were feeding off the fence, but most likely they were watching a pair of very nervous Red Wattlebirds.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0505.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0505Another 'busy' Dad https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0502.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0502With plenty of time on his hands—paddles, he is practicing his one legged standhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0497.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0497Another male, hoping to lead me away from his broodhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0493.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0493Proud Dad, waiting, waiting, waiting.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0477.jpg1908-14_DWJ_0477Australasian Pipit. They nest in the grass. Apparently they will nest anytime season is conducive.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-14_dwj_0555.jpg1908-14_DWJ_05552019-08-15T06:37:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/portfolio/photo-journalism-brown-falcons/2021-09-19T00:12:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/portfolio/photo-journalism-the-stories/2019-08-11T07:13:17+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/08/10/saturday-evening-post-44-peace/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1908-01_dwj_9342_border.jpg1908-01_DWJ_9342_border2019-08-11T03:10:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/08/03/saturday-evening-post-43-dont-look-away/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1906-25_dwj_6749.jpg1906-25_DWJ_6749From the EXIF 1/3200 @f/5.6 ISO 400. Yep, that's what I'd have expected2019-08-04T08:12:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/07/27/saturday-eveving-post-42-im-not-a-lifesaver/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/dsc_5312.jpgDSC_5312https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/screen-shot-2019-07-27-at-9.10.00-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2019-07-27 at 9.10.00 pmhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_1495.jpgIMG_14952019-08-03T08:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/08/01/moments-territiory-and-its-defence/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1907-28_dwj_5377.jpg1907-28_DWJ_5377https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1907-28_dwj_5373.jpg1907-28_DWJ_5373https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1907-28_dwj_5371.jpg1907-28_DWJ_5371https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1907-28_dwj_5367.jpg1907-28_DWJ_5367https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1907-28_dwj_5367-2.jpg1907-28_DWJ_5367-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1907-28_dwj_5366.jpg1907-28_DWJ_5366https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1907-28_dwj_5365.jpg1907-28_DWJ_5365https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1907-28_dwj_5362.jpg1907-28_DWJ_53622019-08-03T11:35:31+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/07/25/moments-bathing-with-a-friend/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-19_dwj_4866.jpg1907-19_DWJ_4866https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-19_dwj_4858.jpg1907-19_DWJ_4858https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-19_dwj_4851.jpg1907-19_DWJ_4851https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-19_dwj_4846.jpg1907-19_DWJ_4846https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-19_dwj_4830.jpg1907-19_DWJ_4830https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-19_dwj_4829.jpg1907-19_DWJ_4829https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-19_dwj_4819.jpg1907-19_DWJ_4819https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-19_dwj_4806.jpg1907-19_DWJ_48062019-07-30T20:49:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/07/20/saturday-evening-post-problem-solving/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-19_dwj_4895.jpg1907-19_DWJ_48952019-07-23T23:30:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/07/17/moments-free-for-all/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1906-28_dwj_7372.jpg1906-28_DWJ_7372https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1906-28_dwj_7367.jpg1906-28_DWJ_7367https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1906-28_dwj_7350.jpg1906-28_DWJ_7350https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1906-28_dwj_7335.jpg1906-28_DWJ_7335https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1906-28_dwj_7306.jpg1906-28_DWJ_7306All tucked up for a smooth entryhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1906-28_dwj_7288.jpg1906-28_DWJ_7288https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1906-28_dwj_7287.jpg1906-28_DWJ_7287https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1906-28_dwj_7246.jpg1906-28_DWJ_72462019-07-18T08:03:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/07/13/saturday-evening-post-40-i-will-sing-sing-a-new-song/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-03_dwj_7556.jpg1907-03_DWJ_75562019-07-14T10:17:23+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/07/06/saturday-evening-post-39-decisive-moment/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1906-30_dwj_7466.jpg1906-30_DWJ_74662019-07-08T22:04:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/07/04/little-visits-serendipitous/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-02_dwj_4704.jpg1907-02_DWJ_4704Mrs King, always looking resplendant.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-02_dwj_4665.jpg1907-02_DWJ_4665Buff-banded Rail, not exactly blending in like its neighbors. Best guess is leucisim.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-02_dwj_4635_nx2.jpg1907-02_DWJ_4635_NX2Incoming. Fiercely protective male makes a stunning entrance.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-02_dwj_4607.jpg1907-02_DWJ_4607As the old cartoony used to say, "Thunderbirds are GO!"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-02_dwj_4595.jpg1907-02_DWJ_4595With a one, and two, and go. Coiled up like a spring it has to leap/flap about a metre and a half to get to the covered over feeding area.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-02_dwj_4576.jpg1907-02_DWJ_4576Sitting pretty, watching the parade of humans walking byhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-02_dwj_4567.jpg1907-02_DWJ_4567Oh, there you are, all tucked up in a safe nesthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-02_dwj_4551_nx2_nx2.jpg1907-02_DWJ_4551_NX2_NX2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1907-02_dwj_4546.jpg1907-02_DWJ_4546Emu Portrait, in soft light. Finding the right background is the challenge2019-07-05T01:29:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/06/29/saturday-evening-post-38-i-accept-what-is-offered/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/iphone-1906-23_dwj_18-2.jpgIphone-1906-23_DWJ_18-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/iphone-1906-23_dwj_06-3.jpgIphone-1906-23_DWJ_06-3One of my first optionshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/iphone-1906-23_dwj_04.jpgIphone-1906-23_DWJ_04What I really wanted was the old gateway to dominate the frame2019-06-30T06:33:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/06/23/momentsmist-erious-morning-ramble/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-23_dwj_6562.jpg1906-23_DWJ_6562And now too far away, and with a mist rolling in, the best we can do is watch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-23_dwj_6543.jpg1906-23_DWJ_6543Getting up to speedhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-23_dwj_6541.jpg1906-23_DWJ_6541With a tail flick its away. Easy to see the prey was a rabbit.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-23_dwj_6534.jpg1906-23_DWJ_6534Just about to have its morning meal interrupted by a passing magpiehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-23_dwj_6530.jpg1906-23_DWJ_65302019-06-24T02:51:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/06/22/saaturday-evening-post-37-rich-songster/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1904-14_dwj_8996-1.jpg1904-14_DWJ_89962019-06-23T06:39:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/06/15/saturday-evening-post-36-sounding-solitude/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dsc_8360.jpgDSC_8360This is the orginal of this series, somehow it has gotten itself labled as a Version. My early fault with Aperture.2019-06-22T10:07:38+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/06/13/a-day-at-the-farm/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-13_dwj_5463-e1560424074661.jpg1906-13_DWJ_5463https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-13_dwj_5299.jpg1906-13_DWJ_5299Black Falcon speeds in on a free lunchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-13_dwj_5413.jpg1906-13_DWJ_5413Preening Brolga https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-13_dwj_5325.jpg1906-13_DWJ_5325Female Flame Robin https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-13_dwj_5307.jpg1906-13_DWJ_5307Having lost its mouse, it did at least give the Falcon a parting swoop.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-13_dwj_5287.jpg1906-13_DWJ_5287Easy to see why the Kite has no hope of winning this battlehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-13_dwj_5254.jpg1906-13_DWJ_5254Australasian Swamphen with impeccable table mannershttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-13_dwj_5249.jpg1906-13_DWJ_5249Golden-headed Cisticola https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-13_dwj_5223.jpg1906-13_DWJ_5223Spotted Harrier at work over Swamphen poolhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-13_dwj_5181.jpg1906-13_DWJ_5181Fast food2019-06-14T20:03:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/06/08/saturday-evening-post-35-of-shape-and-form/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1906-02_dwj_4489.jpg1906-02_DWJ_44892019-06-09T08:05:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/06/01/saturday-evening-post-34-getting-close/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1904-11_dwj_8270.jpg1904-11_DWJ_82702019-06-02T03:25:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/05/30/snapshots-think-local/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-30_dwj_4459.jpg1905-30_DWJ_4459Georgia with the second mouse. I'm unsure what she was going to do with this one, but she disappeared behind the buldings. And we headed for home.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-30_dwj_4449.jpgGeorgia wiht a second mouse. With a purpose.Georgia wiht a second mouse. With a purpose.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-30_dwj_4435.jpg1905-30_DWJ_4435https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-30_dwj_4411.jpgHer lunch is tucked away for later.Her lunch is tucked away for later.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-30_dwj_4385.jpg1905-30_DWJ_4385Georgia with a mouse. She will prepare it, then take it across the paddock and tuck it away under some stubble for later on.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-30_dwj_4340.jpg1905-30_DWJ_4340Hard to know what he caught, but after a few minutes contemplation, he moved on.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-30_dwj_4330.jpg1905-30_DWJ_4330Arthur the Brown Flacon. He had been sitting on the fenceline for about 10minutes. Then just dropped the couple of metres.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-30_dwj_4235.jpg1905-30_DWJ_4235Nankeen Kestrel, (M), hunting on a roadside verge. He is only a few metres from traffic both ways.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-30_dwj_4188.jpgLittle Eagle on a close passLittle Eagle on a close passhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-30_dwj_4178.jpgLittle EagleLittle Eagle2019-06-01T06:10:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/05/25/saturday-evening-post-33-connection-a-headsup-for-interest/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-23_dwj_3944.jpg1905-23_DWJ_3944https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/screen-shot-2019-05-25-at-5.55.29-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2019-05-25 at 5.55.29 pm2019-05-30T06:08:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/05/18/saturday-evening-post-33-let-there-be/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-07_dwj_9207_nx2.jpg1905-07_DWJ_9207_NX22019-05-18T07:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/05/15/moments-sharing-a-little-love/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-12_dwj_3330.jpg1905-12_DWJ_3330https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-12_dwj_3312.jpg1905-12_DWJ_3312https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-12_dwj_3296.jpg1905-12_DWJ_3296https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-12_dwj_3294.jpg1905-12_DWJ_3294https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-12_dwj_3279_nx2_nx2.jpg1905-12_DWJ_3279_NX2_NX2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-12_dwj_3268.jpg1905-12_DWJ_3268https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-12_dwj_3249.jpg1905-12_DWJ_3249https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-12_dwj_3245.jpg1905-12_DWJ_3245https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-12_dwj_3237.jpg1905-12_DWJ_3237https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1905-12_dwj_3222.jpg1905-12_DWJ_32222019-05-25T12:09:23+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/05/11/saturday-evening-post-31-evoking-a-response/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1904-26_dwj_2486.jpgAustralian Pied Cormorant, Phalacrocorax variusAustralian Pied Cormorant, Phalacrocorax variushttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1904-26_dwj_2486-2.jpgAustralian Pied Cormorant, Phalacrocorax variusAustralian Pied Cormorant, Phalacrocorax 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underestimate your average Brown Falcon, but also never underestimate a determined Wagtail clan.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_7893.jpg1904-11_DWJ_7893And that is the last little bit.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_7865.jpgBrown Falcon: Making it Look EasyBrown Falcon, messy out of focus bits. This is mostly the result of sesor issues rather than the lens design. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_7857.jpg1904-11_DWJ_7857On Target!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_7856.jpg1904-11_DWJ_7856Dropping straight down under full controlhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_7853.jpg1904-11_DWJ_7853A plan is hatched, just need to get the right attack position.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_7840.jpg1904-11_DWJ_7840From this perch, the bird no doubt had a good view of the snake, and kept returning here every 10 minutes or so. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_7835.jpg1904-11_DWJ_7835https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_7834.jpg1904-11_DWJ_7834A quick fly over the bund, just to see what the options or possibilites are.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-11_dwj_7818.jpg1904-11_DWJ_7818It looks pretty detached, but its fair to conclude that nothing is getting past that steely gaze2019-04-19T00:15:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/04/13/saturday-evening-post-27/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-12_dwj_8665.jpg1904-12_DWJ_86652019-04-17T10:25:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/04/10/snapshots-dusky-woodswallow-morning/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-07_dwj_4488.jpg1904-07_DWJ_4488An adult turns up with a food topuphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-07_dwj_4459.jpg1904-07_DWJ_4459Hard to guess, but this one is a juvenile, now looking like the adults https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-07_dwj_4407.jpg1904-07_DWJ_4407Spent a few minutes with the patient bird, making portraits. While it talked constantly to its neighbours https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-07_dwj_4376.jpg1904-07_DWJ_4376They have a wonderful marking set on the wing edges, which is not always easy to see https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-07_dwj_4362.jpg1904-07_DWJ_4362Food is still in abundance.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-07_dwj_4360.jpg1904-07_DWJ_4360Woodswallows have the ability to both fly and glide like swallows. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-07_dwj_4341.jpg1904-07_DWJ_4341Incoming, make roomhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-07_dwj_4338.jpg1904-07_DWJ_4338If you can't get the spot you want, you go underneath and then popup on the other side. Everybody always moves up graciouslyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1904-07_dwj_4330.jpg1904-07_DWJ_4330Close, closer, closest 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Finches seemed to have no trouble working out where the water was coming fromhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-27_dwj_5002.jpg1903-27_DWJ_5002Spotted Pardalote Malehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-27_dwj_5337.jpg1903-27_DWJ_5337Yellow-faced Honeyeaters were very cautious about approaching with two cameras pointed at themhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-27_dwj_5279.jpg1903-27_DWJ_5279Oh, oh, please, just one more drop, one more drop.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-27_dwj_5222.jpg1903-27_DWJ_5222Anytime you add water and New Hollands, you get the inevitable and rowdy disucssion about who's turn is it next.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-27_dwj_5203.jpg1903-27_DWJ_5203New Holland Honeyeater using its long tongue to sip up the amazing nectarhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-27_dwj_5189.jpg1903-27_DWJ_5189Brown Thornbill after a bathhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-27_dwj_5126.jpg1903-27_DWJ_5126When the Magpies showed up, everybody else took off.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-27_dwj_5082.jpg1903-27_DWJ_5082https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-27_dwj_5080.jpg1903-27_DWJ_50802019-04-08T06:12:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/03/23/saturday-evening-post-24-ephemerality/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-14_dwj_8064-2.jpg1903-14_DWJ_8064-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-14_dwj_8064.jpg1903-14_DWJ_80642019-03-24T10:37:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/03/21/snapshots-crested-tern-feeding-young/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-15_dwj_4184.jpg1903-15_DWJ_4184https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-15_dwj_4174.jpg1903-15_DWJ_4174https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-15_dwj_4163.jpg1903-15_DWJ_4163https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-15_dwj_4159.jpg1903-15_DWJ_4159https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-15_dwj_4148.jpgGreat Crested Tern: More than a MouthfulTwo at a time is good fishinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-15_dwj_4145.jpg1903-15_DWJ_4145Sweeping in with a fresh fishhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-15_dwj_4046.jpgGreat Crested Tern: Food TopupThe parent just doesn't miss the markhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-15_dwj_4045.jpg1903-15_DWJ_4045In Cominghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-10_dwj_3113.jpg1903-10_DWJ_3113While I was waiting a flock of Fairy Martins began to hunt insects among the reeds.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-08_dwj_2832.jpg1903-08_DWJ_2832I know when food is on the way as the young one puts up quite a racket2019-03-27T07:50:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/03/16/saturday-evening-post-24-for-the-joy-of-it/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-14_dwj_8125.jpg1903-14_DWJ_8125https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1781.jpgIMG_1781https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1780.jpgIMG_17802019-03-18T02:11:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/03/09/saturday-evening-post-22-djs-cazenaux-tree/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-01_dwj_7987_nx2_border.jpg1903-01_DWJ_7987_NX2_borderhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-01_dwj_7997_nx2.jpg1903-01_DWJ_7997_NX22019-03-11T02:01:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/03/07/snapshots-the-eloise-collection/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-03_dwj_1846.jpg1903-03_DWJ_1846Hey, Look, fresh fish.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-03_dwj_1812.jpg1903-03_DWJ_1812https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-03_dwj_1764.jpg1903-03_DWJ_1764All good to go.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-03_dwj_1759.jpg1903-03_DWJ_1759Taking a bit of effort to get free from the waterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-03_dwj_1755.jpg1903-03_DWJ_1755One bream coming uphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-03_dwj_1748.jpg1903-03_DWJ_1748All systems locked on and ready for impacthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-03_dwj_1747.jpg1903-03_DWJ_1747Reading to pouncehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-03_dwj_1746.jpg1903-03_DWJ_1746Keyed onhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1903-03_dwj_1721.jpg1903-03_DWJ_1721Is that a fish down there?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1902-23_dwj_3517.jpg1902-23_DWJ_35172019-03-07T22:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/03/03/saturday-evening-post-21-a-piece-of-paper-part-two/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dsc7519.jpg_DSC7519Cumberland Homestead ruins Gum and Alovera 28mm with a Polarising Screen.2019-03-06T23:50:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/02/27/a-day-like-no-other/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-27_dwj_1450-3.jpg1902-27_DWJ_1450-3Australasian Darter hanging out the sheets to dryhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-27_dwj_1533.jpg1902-27_DWJ_1533Grey Tealhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-27_dwj_1543.jpg1902-27_DWJ_1543A male Superb Fairywren about to go into eclipse. I rather wonder if its not a previous season male who is getting ready to move out into the world on his ownhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-27_dwj_1605.jpg1902-27_DWJ_1605Juvenile Spotted Pardalotehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-27_dwj_7958.jpg1902-27_DWJ_7958Another view of the Spotted Pardalotehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-27_dwj_7905.jpg1902-27_DWJ_7905I often talk about a "Day at the Office" on the blog. This is looking over the river toward that areahttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-27_dwj_7887-2.jpg1902-27_DWJ_7887-2Little Black Cormorants. They surfaced and almost immediatley went under againhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-27_dwj_1566.jpg1902-27_DWJ_1566Female Spotted Paralote at the river's edgehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-27_dwj_1532-e1551251145843.jpg1902-27_DWJ_1532https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-27_dwj_1516.jpg1902-27_DWJ_15162019-03-04T02:18:35+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/02/23/saturday-evening-post-20-a-piece-of-paper/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dsc9281-version-2_aperture_preview.jpg_DSC9281 - Version 2_Aperture_previewThis is Thomas, my nextdoor neighbour's cat. Tom used to come for visits and would sit in the sunshine on the window sill of the front of the house and watch the garden. Thomas is a rich ginger cat. Guess which colour filter I used to bring out the best in his rich ginger markingshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dsc_4294-2.jpgDSC_4294-22019-02-26T05:30:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/02/19/snapshots-breakfast-at-tiffanys/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-19_dwj_1110.jpg1902-19_DWJ_1110And there goes the last of the tail. All done at that.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-19_dwj_1083.jpg1902-19_DWJ_1083There was a young family in the carpark, and their baby cried. The long stare took it all inhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-19_dwj_0840.jpg1902-19_DWJ_0840https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-19_dwj_0806.jpg1902-19_DWJ_0806A mintue later and she was back with a fishhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-19_dwj_0787.jpg1902-19_DWJ_0787The fantastic head shake that flings off all the excess waterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-19_dwj_0765.jpg1902-19_DWJ_0765Plenty of light ot make the water sparklehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-19_dwj_0760.jpg1902-19_DWJ_0760Another miss.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-19_dwj_0752.jpg1902-19_DWJ_0752The tail kicks up and must give her some extra speedhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-19_dwj_0745.jpg1902-19_DWJ_0745A second attempt. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-19_dwj_0700.jpg1902-19_DWJ_0700The first swing and miss for the morning. Have to say I really thought she was on a winner here2019-02-20T04:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/portfolio/k-road-cliffs/2019-02-18T09:02:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/02/16/saturday-evening-post-19-becoming-a-beginner-again/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-10_dwj_2855-1.jpg1902-10_DWJ_2855Eloise bedecked in late aftenoon light. The shape and tone of the simplification to monotone adds its own element.2019-03-27T07:49:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/portfolio/eastern-osprey/2019-02-12T06:09:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/02/12/snapshots-an-eloise-collection/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1901-23_dwj_1413.jpg1901-23_DWJ_1413Gotta Love that intense lookhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-06_dwj_8189.jpg1902-06_DWJ_8189Balancing https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-06_dwj_8583.jpg1902-06_DWJ_8583This is like a layup in basketball, straight onto the perchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-06_dwj_8671.jpg1902-06_DWJ_8671A hit and miss. One fish that got the chance of another dayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-06_dwj_8740_nx2_nx2.jpg1902-06_DWJ_8740_NX2_NX2Sometimes photographers talk about "Pre-visualising the image" its an Ansel Adams term. Here I more 'pre-willed' as I knew she was swingin up, and was lucky she chose the small shaft of light through the trees.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_8997.jpg1902-07_DWJ_8997Soft melded light that just reeks characterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-08_dwj_9126.jpg1902-08_DWJ_9126Take away foodhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-08_dwj_9302.jpg1902-08_DWJ_9302A big wing stretch before leavinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-10_dwj_2808.jpg1902-10_DWJ_2808https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-10_dwj_2818.jpg1902-10_DWJ_2818Swinging in on the even light2019-02-17T02:21:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/02/09/saturday-evening-post-18-for-the-love-of-the-photograph/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-08_dwj_9233_nx2.jpg1902-08_DWJ_9233_NX2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-08_dwj_9233.jpg1902-08_DWJ_92332019-02-10T22:27:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/02/07/atmospherics/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_8809.jpg1902-07_DWJ_8809The mist lay a carpet of pearl across the landscapehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_8813.jpg1902-07_DWJ_8813https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_8838-1.jpg1902-07_DWJ_8838Lack of light and high ISO were the order of the day.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_8838.jpg1902-07_DWJ_8838https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_8843.jpg1902-07_DWJ_8843Eloise coming out of the mistshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_8943.jpg1902-07_DWJ_8943The Royal Spoonbill decided to sleep in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_8971.jpg1902-07_DWJ_8971Eloise perched a long way from our camera pointhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_8977.jpg1902-07_DWJ_8977Even when a burst of sunshine came, the Spoonbill carried onhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_8982.jpg1902-07_DWJ_8982No wonder the mists lingered. The air was still, the water mirror smoothhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-07_dwj_9034.jpg1902-07_DWJ_9034The Dusky Moorhens were happy with a fresh supply coming down on the river2019-02-07T06:13:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/02/04/snapshots-learning-the-fine-art-of-fishing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-04_dwj_2058-2.jpg1902-04_DWJ_2058-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-04_dwj_1826.jpg1902-04_DWJ_1826https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-04_dwj_1832.jpg1902-04_DWJ_1832https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-04_dwj_1917.jpg1902-04_DWJ_1917https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-04_dwj_1919.jpg1902-04_DWJ_1919https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-04_dwj_1926.jpg1902-04_DWJ_1926https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-04_dwj_1954.jpg1902-04_DWJ_1954https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-04_dwj_1988.jpg1902-04_DWJ_1988https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-04_dwj_1989.jpg1902-04_DWJ_1989https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-04_dwj_2029.jpg1902-04_DWJ_20292019-02-05T02:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/02/02/saturday-evening-post-17-along-the-track-with-crosbie-morrison/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1902-01_dwj_7200.jpg1902-01_DWJ_72002019-02-03T00:55:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/01/30/snapshots-hangin-out-the-sheets-with-eloise/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-30_dwj_6591.jpg1901-30_dwj_6591https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-30_dwj_6530.jpg1901-30_dwj_6530Hangin' out the Sheets https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-30_dwj_6481.jpg1901-30_dwj_6481https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-30_dwj_6394.jpg1901-30_dwj_6394https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-30_dwj_6385.jpg1901-30_dwj_6385https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-30_dwj_6384.jpg1901-30_dwj_6384https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-30_dwj_6319.jpg1901-30_dwj_6319https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-30_dwj_6303.jpg1901-30_dwj_6303She is folding up the sheets, and I rather like the look of the power and depth of the wings shown here.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-30_dwj_6286.jpg1901-30_dwj_6286https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-30_dwj_6218.jpg1901-30_dwj_62182019-01-30T11:59:27+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/01/26/saturday-evening-post-16-the-violin-and-the-camera/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-12_dwj_3843.jpg1901-12_dwj_38432019-01-28T02:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/01/24/high-day-in-elegance/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-23_dwj_1738.jpg1901-23_dwj_1738https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-23_dwj_1707.jpg1901-23_dwj_1707Time to go. And then I looked at my watch and 3 hours had disappeared. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-23_dwj_1696.jpg1901-23_dwj_1696Airbornehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-23_dwj_1542_nx2-2.jpg1901-23_dwj_1542_nx2-2Toe tapping to relieve the pressure on the muscleshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-23_dwj_1493.jpg1901-23_dwj_1493A wing stretch and dangling out the grappling irons.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-23_dwj_1413.jpg1901-23_dwj_1413https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-23_dwj_1343.jpg1901-23_dwj_1343That will do nicelyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-23_dwj_1256.jpg1901-23_dwj_1256Hello, welcome back fine ladyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-23_dwj_1291.jpg1901-23_dwj_1291Looking for a table with a view to enjoy breakfast2019-01-24T07:37:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/01/22/postcards-confessions-of-a-serial-event-attender/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-22_dwj_1204.jpg1901-22_dwj_1204https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-22_dwj_1219.jpg1901-22_dwj_1219https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-22_dwj_1177.jpg1901-22_dwj_1177https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-22_dwj_1164.jpg1901-22_dwj_1164https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-22_dwj_1128.jpg1901-22_dwj_1128https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-22_dwj_1112.jpg1901-22_dwj_1112https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-22_dwj_1097.jpg1901-22_dwj_1097https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-22_dwj_1094.jpg1901-22_dwj_1094https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-22_dwj_1068.jpg1901-22_dwj_1068https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-22_dwj_1049_nx2_nx2.jpg1901-22_dwj_1049_nx2_nx22019-01-22T20:23:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/01/19/saturday-evening-post-15-enjoying-the-beautiful-moment/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-16_dwj_4719_nx2.jpg1901-16_dwj_4719_nx22019-01-19T22:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/01/18/ballaratt-grebe/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-16_dwj_4766.jpg1901-16_dwj_4766https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-16_dwj_4753.jpg1901-16_dwj_4753When they tuck up like this and bob up and down they remind me of a little kid's toy boat.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-16_dwj_4726.jpg1901-16_dwj_4726It is so tiring snoozing it makes you yawn.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-16_dwj_4708.jpg1901-16_dwj_4708Might mono to Selenium tone to set a cool moodhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-16_dwj_4707.jpg1901-16_dwj_4707In the end, with so many interesting settings, what was going to be a few minutes lasted near an hourhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-16_dwj_4680.jpg1901-16_dwj_4680It was good to have a cooperative subject that offered so many interesting poses, moods and settings.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-16_dwj_4652.jpg1901-16_dwj_4652Awesome refelections needed just the right positioning, and it was rewarding to have the Grebe choose the best spots.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-16_dwj_4632.jpg1901-16_dwj_4632Is this my best side?2019-01-18T06:43:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/01/17/postcards-jawbone-morning/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3063-2.jpg1901-11_dwj_3063-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3122-1.jpgGreat Crested GrebeI'd not noted before how low it is in the water when at work.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3291.jpg1901-11_dwj_3291Grey Tealhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3032.jpg1901-11_dwj_3032Blue-billed Duck (M)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3024-1.jpg1901-11_dwj_3024Young Silver Gull waiting expentantly and noisilyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3042.jpg1901-11_dwj_3042https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3015.jpg1901-11_dwj_3015https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3226-1.jpg1901-11_dwj_3226Blue-billed Duck (F)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3274.jpg1901-11_dwj_3274A quick shake to put the feathers back after a preenhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3154.jpg1901-11_dwj_3154Wing stretch2019-01-17T23:36:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/01/15/postcards-swaning-about-as-you-do/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3246.jpg1901-11_dwj_3246https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3026.jpg1901-11_dwj_3026The shape that sings a melody.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3036.jpg1901-11_dwj_3036Feather Detailshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3167.jpg1901-11_dwj_3167Powering down the waterwayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3193.jpg1901-11_dwj_3193Trimming up for landinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3270.jpg1901-11_dwj_3270Splash down and time to fold the wings uphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3255.jpg1901-11_dwj_3255How easy is barefoot skiinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3254.jpg1901-11_dwj_3254On touchdownhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3249.jpg1901-11_dwj_3249Heading in from a great heighthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1901-11_dwj_3202.jpg1901-11_dwj_3202Casually dipping the wing into the water2019-01-15T21:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/01/12/saturday-evening-post-14-looking-forward-looking-back/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dsc_7328.jpgdsc_7328https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dsc_7323-2.jpgdsc_7323-22019-01-14T10:49:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2019/01/11/if-photoshop-is-the-answer-youre-asking-the-wrong-question/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dsc_0304-2.jpgdsc_0304 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Flock 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little water bath and a good wing stretch. Time for a naphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1812-10_DWJ_8572.jpg1812-10_DWJ_8572This is the first time I can recall seeing the wings outspread https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1812-10_DWJ_8569.jpg1812-10_DWJ_8569Out of my way, or I'll peck your tail!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1812-10_DWJ_8568.jpg1812-10_DWJ_8568https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1812-10_DWJ_8566.jpg1812-10_DWJ_8566https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1812-10_DWJ_8564.jpg1812-10_DWJ_8564Just perhaps in this case the victim turned out to be the victor https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1812-10_DWJ_8563.jpg1812-10_DWJ_8563There is always time to declare territory or pecking orderhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1812-10_DWJ_8562.jpg1812-10_DWJ_8562https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1812-10_DWJ_8553.jpg1812-10_DWJ_8553https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1812-10_DWJ_8544.jpg1812-10_DWJ_85442018-12-20T10:53:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2018/12/19/eynesbury-gems-take-3/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1811-28_DWJ_6790.jpg1811-28_DWJ_6790Another from the Black Kite at Play series. It is coming out of a turn and heading into the wind using all the speed it gained on the run with the windhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1811-28_DWJ_6730.jpgYoung Dusky WoodswallowsÚ Feeding RightsThis looks like family fun,however food is involved and when the adult arrived to feed the lower bidr, the upper one flew in. Then to get in a better position to be fed, it 'stepped' over its rival. The adult sovled the problem by flying off the end of the branch, circling and landing nearer the lower bird. Its not always the loudest and largest beak that gets filled.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1811-28_DWJ_6666.jpg1811-28_DWJ_6666Overenthusiastic young one just about unperches the adult. I love the look on the adutls face.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1811-28_DWJ_6554.jpg1811-28_DWJ_6554The lake at the golfclub is a permanent water source and attracts many water birds. This is a Hardhead https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1811-28_DWJ_6515.jpg1811-28_DWJ_6515Black-faced Cuckooshrike https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1811-28_DWJ_6412.jpg1811-28_DWJ_6412Little Eagle. Eynesbury has a resident pair of Little Eagle. I suspect, from the calls, that there is a nest located on the western side of the forest, but have to say I've been out of luck locating it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1811-26_DWJ_6086.jpg1811-26_DWJ_6086Another from the Black Kite at play series https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1811-26_DWJ_6026.jpg1811-26_DWJ_6026A very young Black Kite. We sat with the young bird for several hours over three days, but didnot see the adults come to the nest. However there was a constant overflying as they kept check on the young one for above.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1811-26_DWJ_5945.jpg1811-26_DWJ_5945After about 20 attempts this is as good as it got. A Tree Martin flying in with food for the young. I think that Tree Martins have multiple families at nest inside the hollows.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1811-25_DWJ_5736.jpg1811-25_DWJ_5736Watching Jacky feed is quite interesting. The young don't cry out for food. Most times they don't even respond to Mum or Dad arriving. Then there must be a quiet call, and they quickly pop up, the food is delivered and they both settle straight down. Its also not unusual for the adult to spend a few minutes alongside the nest making sure all is well before flying off. 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Took a bit of training by I was finally able to get this Great Egret to fly into the afternoon sunlight against the specially prepared backdrop.
Well.
I wish it was that easy.2018-10-21T05:49:03+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2018/10/20/saturday-evening-post-002/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-17_dwj_0042_nx2_nx2-2.jpg1810-17_DWJ_0042_NX2_NX2-22018-10-21T05:46:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2018/10/09/pied-cormorant-call-of-the-season/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-05_dwj_7040.jpg1810-05_DWJ_7040https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-05_dwj_70451.jpg1810-05_DWJ_7045https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-05_dwj_7037.jpg1810-05_DWJ_7037https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-05_dwj_7036.jpg1810-05_DWJ_7036https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-05_dwj_7035.jpg1810-05_DWJ_7035https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-05_dwj_7034.jpg1810-05_DWJ_7034https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-05_dwj_7033.jpg1810-05_DWJ_7033https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-05_dwj_7030.jpg1810-05_DWJ_7030https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-05_dwj_7028.jpg1810-05_DWJ_7028https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1810-05_dwj_7007.jpg1810-05_DWJ_70072018-10-21T05:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2018/09/30/little-visits-little-ravens/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-30_dwj_6158.jpgThe gullet is quite full here. It has been collecting lots of little snacks.The gullet is quite full here. It has been collecting lots of little snacks.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-30_dwj_6151.jpgThe female offered hints of where the food might be to the male working belowThe female offered hints of where the food might be to the male working belowhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-30_dwj_6197.jpg1809-30_DWJ_6197Not always easy to pick a suitable landing spot when you are not all that experienced. And you really don't have much of a tail to help control flight.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-30_dwj_6189.jpgAfter a preen a little scratch always makes things feel betterAfter a preen a little scratch always makes things feel betterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-30_dwj_6187.jpg1809-30_DWJ_6187Not only need a wing relief stretch but one for the muscles in those powerful claws.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-30_dwj_6184.jpgKeeping an eye on junior and the hunting birdKeeping an eye on junior and the hunting birdhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-30_dwj_6168.jpgA wing stretch and then away to the next spotA wing stretch and then away to the next spothttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-30_dwj_6147.jpg1809-30_DWJ_6147TIme for a preen while sitting with the young onehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-30_dwj_6123.jpg1809-30_DWJ_6123The boldness of the bird was so evident as it fed around the table supports and my legs.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-30_dwj_6118.jpg1809-30_DWJ_6118That brilliant eye had taken in the location of all the tiny scraps on, under and around the table.2018-10-05T12:33:23+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2018/09/23/snapshots-from-hope-street/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-22_dwj_5113.jpg1809-22_DWJ_5113https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-22_dwj_5396.jpg1809-22_DWJ_5396https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-22_dwj_5376.jpg1809-22_DWJ_5376https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-22_dwj_5364.jpg1809-22_DWJ_5364https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-22_dwj_5311.jpg1809-22_DWJ_5311https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-22_dwj_5271.jpg1809-22_DWJ_5271https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-22_dwj_5242.jpg1809-22_DWJ_5242https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-22_dwj_5220.jpg1809-22_DWJ_5220https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-22_dwj_5149.jpg1809-22_DWJ_5149https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-22_dwj_5107.jpg1809-22_DWJ_51072018-10-01T05:57:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2018/08/08/studio-werkz-creative-lighting-challenges/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1807-25-dwj_20083.jpg1807-25-DWJ_2008.JPGhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1807-25-dwj_20082.jpg1807-25-DWJ_2008.JPGhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1807-25-dwj_20081.jpg1807-25-DWJ_2008.JPGhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1807-25-dwj_2008.jpg1807-25-DWJ_2008.JPGhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1807-25-dwj_2032bb-11.jpg1807-25-DWJ_2032bb.jpg (1)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1807-25-dwj_2032bb-1.jpg1807-25-DWJ_2032bb.jpg (1)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1807-25-dwj_20281.jpg1807-25-DWJ_2028.JPGhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kestrelmoon.jpgkestrelmoonhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1807-25-dwj_18711.jpg1807-25-DWJ_1871.JPGhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1807-25-dwj_20061.jpg1807-25-DWJ_2006.JPG2018-08-09T09:27:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2018/07/27/snapshots/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dwj_2340.jpgDWJ_2340https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dwj_2326.jpgPfffff!!! 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El fresco dining.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dwj_2250.jpgAnd back to a quiet perchAnd back to a quiet perchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dwj_2227.jpgTime to go.Time to go.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dwj_2218.jpgSee there it is.See here it is.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dwj_2216.jpgTold you.Told you.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dwj_2212.jpgOver here, I'll show you.Over here, I'll show you.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dwj_2208.jpgSee. its just behind the rock.See. its just behind the rock.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dwj_21862.jpgHey, there's a mouse, just down there.Hey, there's a mouse, just down there.2018-07-28T00:09:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2018/07/16/snapshots-a-raptor-day-at-the-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1807-03_dwj_91501.jpg1807-03_DWJ_9150https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1807-03_dwj_9753.jpg1807-03_DWJ_9753https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1807-03_dwj_9765.jpg1807-03_DWJ_9765https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1807-03_dwj_9760.jpg1807-03_DWJ_9760https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1807-03_dwj_9680.jpg1807-03_DWJ_9680https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1807-03_dwj_9661.jpg1807-03_DWJ_9661https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1807-03_dwj_9414.jpg1807-03_DWJ_9414https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1807-03_dwj_9323bb.jpgBrogla: Lift OffBrolga, Grus rubicunda
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Y'know what they say, Keep your eyes on the subject, you never know....
One of a pair that were feeding among the grasses at WTP.
Usually a flight commences with head turning, posturing, and then calling before takeoff.

This bird simply turned, ran and was airborne before I even got the finger down on the shutter.
Its startled mate gathered itself and followed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1807-03_dwj_9329-2.jpg1807-03_DWJ_9329-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1807-03_dwj_9247bb.jpgBrown Falcon: Lift 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Swan: SymmetryBlack Swan, Cygnus atratus
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It doesn't pay to contemplate how this bird is able to balance that bulk on that one leg, and be able to move the neck about to preen.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/171207__dwj2376.jpg171207__DWJ2376https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/171207__dwj2370.jpg171207__DWJ2370https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/171207__dwj2313.jpg171207__DWJ2313https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/171207__dwj2221.jpg171207__DWJ22212017-12-20T12:21:34+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/11/10/picture-postcards-egret-veil-ballet/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171110__dwj9440.jpg171110__DWJ9440https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171110__dwj9425.jpg171110__DWJ9425https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171110__dwj9420.jpg171110__DWJ9420All good performers work with supporting talenthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171110__dwj9417.jpg171110__DWJ9417https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171110__dwj9411.jpg171110__DWJ9411https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171110__dwj9404.jpg171110__DWJ9404https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171110__dwj9395.jpg171110__DWJ9395https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171110__dwj9392.jpg171110__DWJ9392https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171110__dwj9388.jpg171110__DWJ9388Opening Movementhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171110__dwj9377.jpg171110__DWJ93772017-11-16T19:52:33+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/11/02/picture-postcards-a-new-direction-2-november-2017/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171008_dwj_5138hh1.jpg171008_DWJ_5138hhhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171029_dwj_8310-2.jpg171029_DWJ_8310-2The world probably doesn't need another Rainbow Lorikeet photohttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171029_dwj_83101.jpg171029_DWJ_8310https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171029_dwj_8310.jpg171029_DWJ_8310https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171025_dwj_7858bb.jpgPurple-crowned LorikeetPurple-crowned Lorikeethttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171013_dwj_5657hh.jpg171013_DWJ_5657hhLittle Lorikeethttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/171008_dwj_5138hh.jpg171008_DWJ_5138hhPurple-crowned Lorikeet2017-11-03T02:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/10/12/sacred-time/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171010_dwj_5247.jpg171010_DWJ_5247https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171012_dwj_6117bb.jpg171012_DWJ_6117bbhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171010_dwj_5300.jpg171010_DWJ_5300https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171010_dwj_5285.jpg171010_DWJ_5285https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171010_dwj_5281.jpg171010_DWJ_5281https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171010_dwj_5276.jpg171010_DWJ_5276https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171010_dwj_5272.jpg171010_DWJ_5272https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171010_dwj_5271bb.jpg171010_DWJ_5271bbhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171010_dwj_5270.jpg171010_DWJ_52702017-10-19T04:04:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/10/10/enjoying-the-freedom-of-flight/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171004_dwj_46213.jpg171004_DWJ_4621https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171004_dwj_46212.jpg171004_DWJ_4621https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171004_dwj_48641.jpg171004_DWJ_4864https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171004_dwj_4795.jpg171004_DWJ_4795https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171004_dwj_46211.jpg171004_DWJ_4621https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171004_dwj_45491.jpg171004_DWJ_4549https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-october-04-171004_dwj_4868bb1.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite:Kissed by SunshineBlack-shouldered Kite, Elanus axillaris
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Sometimes the light just writes its own rules.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/black-shouldered-kiteefbc9aoutbound.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite:OutboundBlack-shouldered Kite, Elanus axillaris
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Mouse Patrolhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171004_dwj_4864.jpg171004_DWJ_4864https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/171004_dwj_4788.jpg171004_DWJ_47882017-10-11T05:59:15+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/09/25/eynesbury-bi-monthly-walks-onya-chris/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1703-26_dwj_0070.jpg1703-26_DWJ_0070https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1703-26_dwj_0095.jpg1703-26_DWJ_0095https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/170924_dwj_3949.jpg170924_DWJ_3949https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/170924_dwj_3972.jpg170924_DWJ_3972https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/170924_dwj_3999.jpg170924_DWJ_3999https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/170924_dwj_4003.jpg170924_DWJ_4003https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/170924_dwj_4009.jpg170924_DWJ_4009https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/170924_dwj_4023.jpg170924_DWJ_4023https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/170924_dwj_4041.jpg170924_DWJ_4041https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/170924_dwj_4056.jpg170924_DWJ_40562017-09-26T04:56:27+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/08/31/studio-werkz-restless-flycatcher-on-the-run/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-31-dwj_0693.jpg1708-31-DWJ_0693https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-31-dwj_0690.jpg1708-31-DWJ_0690https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-31-dwj_0679.jpg1708-31-DWJ_0679https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-31-dwj_0675.jpg1708-31-DWJ_0675https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-31-dwj_0671.jpg1708-31-DWJ_0671https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-31-dwj_0667.jpg1708-31-DWJ_0667https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-31-dwj_0660.jpg1708-31-DWJ_0660https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-31-dwj_0655.jpg1708-31-DWJ_06552017-09-01T10:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/08/27/studio-werkz-the-white-plumed-honeyeater-appointment/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-25_dwj_0113.jpghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-25_dwj_0108.jpghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-25_dwj_0106.jpghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-25_dwj_0104.jpghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-25_dwj_0100.jpghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-25_dwj_0099.jpghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-25_dwj_0098.jpg2017-08-28T04:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/08/22/where-the-ibis-builds-its-nest/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-19_dwj_9388.jpg1708-19_DWJ_9388https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-19_dwj_9385.jpg1708-19_DWJ_9385https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-19_dwj_9384.jpg1708-19_DWJ_9384https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-19_dwj_9373.jpg1708-19_DWJ_9373https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-19_dwj_9369.jpg1708-19_DWJ_9369https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-19_dwj_9363.jpg1708-19_DWJ_9363https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-19_dwj_9357.jpg1708-19_DWJ_9357https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-19_dwj_9354.jpg1708-19_DWJ_9354https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-19_dwj_9351.jpg1708-19_DWJ_9351https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-19_dwj_9378.jpg1708-19_DWJ_93782017-08-22T12:28:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/08/06/the-lady-makes-her-return/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dwj_4774.jpgDWJ_4774https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-06-dwj_6828.jpg1708-06-DWJ_6828https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/version-3.jpgVersion 3A Whistling Kite tries its luck in close. But missed https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/office-decoration-eastern-osprey.jpgOffice Decoration- Eastern OspreyMelbourne Weather is not always kind to visitors of her status, nor photographers.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dwj_6645.jpgDWJ_6645Hanging out the working gear ready for flighthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dwj_6398.jpgDWJ_6398Don't try this at home kids. This is a trained professionalhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dwj_4974.jpgDWJ_4974Gliding in the afternoon sunshinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dwj_4812.jpgDWJ_4812Partway through a meal, and the nosey neighbors want to share.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dwj_3622.jpgDWJ_3622Sitting at low tide on some logs in the water. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1708-06-dwj_6838.jpg1708-06-DWJ_6838Just after launch2017-08-07T09:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/06/30/scarlet-robin-and-friends/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1706-30_dwj_04901.jpg1706-30_DWJ_0490https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1706-30_dwj_05841.jpg1706-30_DWJ_0584https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1706-30_dwj_0490.jpg1706-30_DWJ_0490https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1706-30_dwj_0584.jpg1706-30_DWJ_0584https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1706-30_dwj_0573.jpg1706-30_DWJ_0573https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1706-30_dwj_0564.jpg1706-30_DWJ_0564https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1706-30_dwj_0498.jpg1706-30_DWJ_0498https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1706-30_dwj_0486.jpg1706-30_DWJ_0486https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1706-30_dwj_0479.jpg1706-30_DWJ_0479https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1706-30_dwj_0462.jpg1706-30_DWJ_04622017-08-23T05:54:38+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/06/25/red-capped-robin/2017-06-28T06:57:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/05/23/a-tale-of-brown-falconery/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-22-dwj_3905.jpg1705-22-DWJ_3905https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-22-dwj_4062.jpg1705-22-DWJ_4062https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-22-dwj_4029.jpg1705-22-DWJ_4029https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-22-dwj_39181.jpg1705-22-DWJ_3918https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-22-dwj_3918.jpg1705-22-DWJ_3918https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-22-dwj_3896.jpg1705-22-DWJ_3896https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-22-dwj_3875.jpg1705-22-DWJ_3875https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-22-dwj_3873.jpg1705-22-DWJ_3873https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-22-dwj_3872.jpg1705-22-DWJ_3872https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-22-dwj_3864.jpg1705-22-DWJ_38642017-06-05T06:14:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/05/03/onya-clancy/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-03_dwj_9368-2.jpg1705-03_DWJ_9368-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-03_dwj_9407.jpg1705-03_DWJ_9407Tawny Frogmouthhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-03_dwj_9404.jpg1705-03_DWJ_9404Tawny Frogmouthhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-03_dwj_9381.jpg1705-03_DWJ_9381Anzac taking an afternoon party snackhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-03_dwj_9368.jpg1705-03_DWJ_9368https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-03_dwj_9359.jpg1705-03_DWJ_9359https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-03_dwj_9354.jpg1705-03_DWJ_9354https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-03_dwj_9346.jpg1705-03_DWJ_9346https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-03_dwj_9325.jpg1705-03_DWJ_9325https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1705-03_dwj_9311.jpg1705-03_DWJ_93112017-05-12T11:04:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/05/01/roses-are-red-and-we-love-you/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1704-30_dwj_9235.jpg1704-30_DWJ_9235https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1704-30_dwj_9261.jpg1704-30_DWJ_9261https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1704-30_dwj_9193-2.jpg1704-30_DWJ_9193-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1704-30_dwj_9174.jpg1704-30_DWJ_9174https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1704-30_dwj_9171.jpg1704-30_DWJ_91712017-05-02T22:36:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/04/20/how-to-brighten-up-a-grey-box-forest/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-20-dwj_84141.jpg1704-20-DWJ_8414https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-20-dwj_8382.jpg1704-20-DWJ_8382https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-20-dwj_8466.jpg1704-20-DWJ_8466Log Dancing. The first to fly loses. At this stage the one of the right is in much better control. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-20-dwj_8414-e1493262423401.jpg1704-20-DWJ_8414https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-20-dwj_8366.jpg1704-20-DWJ_8366This forest is not big enough for the two of us. Red-capped Robin making his point to a rival. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-20-dwj_8328.jpg1704-20-DWJ_8328One of a number of females with "The Brothers Three" almost certainly they'll move on in a week or two.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-20-dwj_8310.jpg1704-20-DWJ_8310No doubt their stay is for the excellent food.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-20-dwj_8265.jpg1704-20-DWJ_8265Hey, do you know, I've photographed your relatives on that tree trunk in past years! Just like that. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-20-dwj_8263.jpg1704-20-DWJ_8263Looking sleek and elegant in the winter attirehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-20-dwj_8234.jpg1704-20-DWJ_8234Female Red-capped Robin. I think this is the female from the nesting area. 2017-04-27T03:38:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/04/26/messing-with-themes-again/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1703-07_dwj_5362.jpg1703-07_DWJ_5362https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1703-07_dwj_5370.jpg1703-07_DWJ_53702017-04-27T03:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/01/23/in-search-of-the-grail-the-journey-of-perceval/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_3794.jpg1605_05-DWJ_3794The Gate Keeper "Who dares enter here?"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7632.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7632Elegance has a formhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7554.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7554https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7545.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7545That was the view I was looking forhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7528.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7528First sighting. Lost among the brancheshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_3763-version-2.jpg1605_05-DWJ_3763 - Version 2And against the best backdrop skyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_3762fx2.jpg1605_05-DWJ_3762fx2Succesful launchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_3761-version-2.jpg1605_05-DWJ_3761 - Version 2Stepping out, wing driving to the lefthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_3760.jpg1605_05-DWJ_3760Coiled and ready to unwindhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_3759.jpg1605_05-DWJ_3759Beginning to stretch the wings2017-04-27T02:09:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/04/25/she-comes/2017-04-27T01:22:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/04/18/re-decorating-the-office/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/headershot-1.jpgHeadershot - 1 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-14-dwj_1873.jpg1704-14-DWJ_1873She is hunting mostly small lizards and grasshoppershttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-14-dwj_1850.jpg1704-14-DWJ_1850Female Nankeen Kestrelhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-14-dwj_1834.jpg1704-14-DWJ_1834Delicate tones of the femalehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-14-dwj_1832.jpg1704-14-DWJ_1832A fine way to brighten up a dull fencehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-14-dwj_1817.jpg1704-14-DWJ_1817Still not very approachable at this early stagehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-14-dwj_1804.jpg1704-14-DWJ_1804Both Female and Males have turned uphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-14-dwj_1792.jpg1704-14-DWJ_1792Rich Colour2017-04-18T22:41:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/04/12/good-old-flat-lighting-works-for-me/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nankeen-night-heron-juvenile.jpg2017-04-15T00:48:23+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/04/03/bathing-beauty/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-03_dwj_0594-2.jpg1704-03_DWJ_0594-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-03_dwj_0582.jpg1704-03_DWJ_0582https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-03_dwj_0582-2.jpg1704-03_DWJ_0582-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-03_dwj_0580.jpg1704-03_DWJ_0580https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-03_dwj_0575.jpg1704-03_DWJ_0575https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-03_dwj_0574.jpg1704-03_DWJ_0574https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-03_dwj_0568.jpg1704-03_DWJ_0568https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1704-03_dwj_0547.jpg1704-03_DWJ_05472017-04-05T01:59:27+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/03/23/you-cheeky-bird/2017-03-23T21:52:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/03/22/the-secret-life-of-a-little-aussie-grebe/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-20_dwj_9923.jpg1703-20_DWJ_9923https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-20_dwj_9924.jpg1703-20_DWJ_9924https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-20_dwj_9922.jpg1703-20_DWJ_9922https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-20_dwj_9918.jpg1703-20_DWJ_9918https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-20_dwj_9918-2.jpg1703-20_DWJ_9918-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-20_dwj_9914.jpg1703-20_DWJ_9914https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-20_dwj_9913.jpg1703-20_DWJ_9913https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-20_dwj_9907.jpg1703-20_DWJ_9907https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-20_dwj_9890.jpg1703-20_DWJ_9890https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-20_dwj_9867.jpg1703-20_DWJ_98672017-04-02T04:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/03/17/you-yangs-interlude-some-days-are-diamonds/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/speckled-warbler-some-days-are-diamonds.jpghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_6061.jpgDWJ_6061https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_6018.jpgDWJ_6018https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_6001.jpgDWJ_6001https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_5985.jpgDWJ_5985https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_5943.jpgDWJ_5943https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_5925.jpgDWJ_5925https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_5896.jpgDWJ_5896https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_5858.jpgDWJ_5858https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_5836.jpgDWJ_58362017-03-18T10:36:06+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/03/12/studio-werkz/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/whtie-faced-heron.jpgWhtie-faced HeronWhite-faced Heron, Ardea novaehollandiae
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"Step into the studio", I asked.
"Happy to oblige", the Heron replied.
I was sitting on the grass, and the bird came hunting along the water's edge. The dappled light through the trees gave me many opportunities against the lake colours.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/version-2-1.jpgVersion 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_9362.jpgDWJ_9362https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_9016.jpgDWJ_9016https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_8783.jpgDWJ_8783https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_8780.jpgDWJ_8780https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dwj_8651.jpgDWJ_8651https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-01-dwj_8273.jpg1703-01-DWJ_8273https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-01-dwj_8257.jpg1703-01-DWJ_8257https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1703-01-dwj_8231.jpg1703-01-DWJ_82312017-03-13T02:37:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/02/19/swamp-harriers-at-play/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-16_dwj_2634.jpg1702-16_dwj_2634https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-16_dwj_2632.jpg1702-16_dwj_2632https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-16_dwj_2630.jpg1702-16_dwj_2630https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-16_dwj_2620.jpg1702-16_dwj_2620https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-16_dwj_2620-2.jpg1702-16_dwj_2620-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-16_dwj_2615.jpg1702-16_dwj_2615https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-16_dwj_26101.jpg1702-16_dwj_2610https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-16_dwj_26091.jpg1702-16_dwj_26092017-02-19T22:42:03+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/02/06/venturing-into-the-hood-hooded-robin-that-is/2017-02-08T05:08:49+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/02/05/sneaking-up-on-a-swamp-harrier/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-02_dwj_1630bb.jpgGone. With the typical look under the wing, just to be sure. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-02_dwj_1629.jpg"That wasn't there before"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-02_dwj_1628bb.jpgMillisecond to spread the legs like a pendulum and turn. Each feather working to the maxhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1702-02_dwj_1626bb.jpgHead down intent on the job at hand2017-02-19T20:59:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/01/15/december-werribee-wagtales-uploaded/2017-01-17T10:19:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/01/13/funny-old-thing-is-serendipity/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-12_dwj_68703.jpgPied OystercatcherPied Oystercatcherhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-12_dwj_8930.jpgA small sample of the waders at work along the coast on the outgoing tidehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-12_dwj_8977.jpgBrolga in silhouettehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-12_dwj_8961.jpgWhite-bellied Sea-eagle settling down to the business of leavinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-12_dwj_89461.jpgWhite-bellied Sea-Eagle at rest on Japan Tree. You'll note that the wings are just starting to lift. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-12_dwj_89271.jpgRed-necked Stint. So busy feeding they didn't notice our presence.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-12_dwj_2.jpgJuvenile Australasian Gannet. Perhaps waiting for adult to turn up with food.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-12_dwj_8894.jpghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-12_dwj_8858.jpg2017-01-14T01:44:11+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/01/10/you-leave-my-babies-alone/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-11_dwj_8433.jpg1701-11_dwj_8433An adult, (dark beak) and juvenile (orange beak), White-plumed Honeyeater. Moments before there were about 6-8 young on the branches, all complaining for food. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-09-dwj_8013.jpg"Stay AWAY from my Babies" A Jacky Winter in full cry."Stay AWAY from my Babies" A Jacky Winter in full cry.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-09-dwj_7980.jpg1701-09-dwj_7980Time to duck as the Honeyeater makes no concessions for young Jacky WInters. It loses its balance and must fly away, making it an even more vulnerable target for the villian. The adult Jackys work hard to give it space to find a hiding place.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-09-dwj_8397.jpg1701-09-dwj_8397White-plumed Honeyeater, the villian in the drama. They also have young in the area and are not only protective, but highly aggressive as wellhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-09-dwj_7979.jpgAbout to be swooped by several of the adult HoneyeatersAbout to be swooped by several of the adult Honeyeatershttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-09-dwj_7978.jpg1701-09-dwj_7978Incoming. Unable to defend against the White-plumed Honeyeater sustained attack, the little dude does not offer much resistance.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-09-dwj_7937.jpg1701-09-dwj_7937One of two young fledgling Jacky Winter. They still need to be fed by the adults and their flying ability needs a bit more training.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-09-dwj_8159.jpg1701-09-dwj_8159https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-09-dwj_8300-1.jpg1701-09-dwj_8300-1A wing flap might be a great defence, but not when your wings are still growing. 2017-01-18T07:57:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/01/08/flying-with-jacky-winter/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-06dwj_7605.jpg1701-06dwj_7605Sort of has the look of "Well, if you want it, fly on over and get it"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/nx2-1.jpgnx2-1Last minute flight check. All seems in orderhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dwj_7004bb_nx2.jpgJacky Winter at nestSuch a tiny nest, and well blended into the surrounds. Unless I'd have seen her land, I don't think I would have located it so quickly. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dwj_5672_nx2.jpgJacky Winter : The StruggleFeeding the tiny young. At this stage they don't have any feathers. And the parents needed to sit on the side of the nest and shade them from the heat.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_4064.jpgJacky Winter: Nestling on a wing stretchWings that are well on the way to development. The little pins are starting to show the first breaking out of feathershttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_3976-1.jpgdsc_3976-1Now with some down and huge appetiteshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-06dwj_7894.jpg1701-06dwj_7894A quick top up for the stay-at-home bird. With much lecturing about the joy of flight no doubt it would be gone within a few hourshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-06dwj_7850.jpg1701-06dwj_7850Already to gohttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-06dwj_7737.jpg1701-06dwj_7737Well developed and ready for their big day.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1701-06dwj_7606.jpgJacky Winter: Important Food Top-upA final food top to see it on its first flight2017-01-09T01:42:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2017/01/04/off-to-a-flying-start/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dwj_6596.jpgdwj_6596Eastern Yellow Robin. One that the Taggers missed. They have at least one young one in hiding. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dwj_4904.jpgdwj_4904White-faced Heron teaching the finer points of fishinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dwj_4757.jpgdwj_4757Sacred Kingfisher at nest. It (he?) has just deposited a large lizard in the tiny holehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dwj_4210.jpgdwj_4210Striated Pardalote more feedinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dwj_4451.jpgdwj_4451Young Tree Martin waiting for a top up.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dwj_4247.jpgdwj_4247A very busy Red-capped Robin male. He is looking after the recent fledglings while the female prepares for another roundhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dwj_1431.jpgdwj_1431A wonderful blend of key and gingerhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_3372bb.jpgdsc_3372bbCommon they may be, but this young Blackbird is a joy to watch as it learns the world aroundhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/black-shouldered-kite-still-learning.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite, still learningBlack-shouldered Kite, on the wing with a recently acquired mouse, courtesty of Kalev-the Brave.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1612-30_dwj_5953.jpg1612-30_dwj_5953White-plumed Honeyeater2017-01-04T23:38:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/12/22/news-flash-important-update-tale-of-a-wagtail-a-revisit/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_4866.jpgdwj_4866Nicely setteled in. The next addtion to the family is on the way. Persistence and Patience have your way.2016-12-22T12:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/12/20/the-tale-of-a-wagtail/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_4092.jpgdwj_4092One day out and the little one is developing skills, the tiny tail an wag, but its a bit short yet to be the real deal. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dsc_2863.jpgdsc_2863https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_3315.jpgdwj_3315Sitting and waiting, as the little wings start to develop. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2516.jpgdwj_2516A tiny head waiting for a top up of foodhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2471.jpgdwj_2471Such a tiny nest in such an open locationhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_1080.jpgdwj_1080It doesn't get much more out in the open than this. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_1071.jpgdwj_1071https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_1071-1.jpgdwj_1071-1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dsc_3330.jpgdsc_3330Mumma's little bundle of joy out and abouthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dsc_2835.jpgdsc_2835Hey Mum, is this how its done? 2017-09-15T17:49:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/12/09/training-up-the-kids/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2742.jpgdwj_2742Hey, there should be a mouse under here somewhere. Unable to stop, the young one misses the target.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2558-1.jpgdwj_2558-1Alley Oophttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2863.jpgdwj_2863Legs down alters the flight controlhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2745.jpgdwj_2745Coming up for a mousehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2743.jpgdwj_2743Contact Sporthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2740.jpgdwj_2740Zeroing in on the targethttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2724.jpgdwj_2724Kalev-the Brave lines up for a transfer. You can just discern him shaking a little.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2652.jpgdwj_2652https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2558.jpgdwj_2558Alley Oophttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_2553.jpgdwj_25532016-12-13T22:13:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/12/01/an-afternoon-at-red-capped-robin-nursery/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_6119.jpgdwj_6119This is a pretty interesting moment between the bird and I. He chose to fly-in close. I usually take that as an acceptance.
He then settled on the branch and did a one foot stance. Again I take that as a relaxed moment.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_6064.jpgTight up against a branch, it sits completely still. Note the very short tail.Tight up against a branch, it sits completely still. Note the very short tail.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_6044.jpgdwj_6044https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_6001.jpgdwj_6001Mum also uses the WIng stretch technique to give the appearance of all is normal.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_5943.jpgThe next course in a varied menuhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_5910.jpgdwj_5910This is the one that Mum is looking after. Much higher up, and more hidden in the branches.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_5874.jpgdwj_5874The big wing stretch and casual approach is to inform me that "There are no young around here. Move on"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_5792.jpgDown here, down here. Hey, I'm down here.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_5775.jpgThe markings are perfect for their beginning life among the treetopshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dwj_5767.jpgdwj_5767A nice fat grub to fill up the chick that he is attending. Note the very very short tail. They have only just flown I suspect.2016-12-30T02:10:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/11/25/a-little-wag-tale/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_1134.jpgdwj_1134Take Two. This is the pair that lost the nest over the river. This one is firmly attached to a tree in the middle of the park. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_1139.jpgdwj_1139https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_1106.jpgdwj_1106https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_0202.jpgdwj_0202This pair had started early and now had young well advanced, but not yet ready to fly.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_0103.jpgdwj_0103A nest with a view. This one was sited on a branch over the river below. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_0020.jpgdwj_0020Supervisor offering advice on building technique. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_0017.jpgdwj_0017Nest building. The supervisor dropped by to see how it was going.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_0010.jpgdwj_0010The Optimist. Right out in the open on a limb. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_4696.jpgdwj_4696A day on the wing has given them the mobility and a degree of protection. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_1119.jpgdwj_1119Not quite ready to fly, but the feathers are well developed. 2016-11-27T06:38:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/10/23/with-weribee-wagtails-at-goschen/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_0932.jpgdwj_0932https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_0785.jpgdwj_0785White-browed Babblerhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_1623.jpgdwj_1623https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_1557.jpgdwj_1557Wonderful to see the area so richly dressed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_1199_nx2.jpgdwj_1199_nx2At Tresco Bushland. Owlet Nightjar out in the open. Normally these little dudes poke their heads out from a tree hollow. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_1051.jpgdwj_1051Rufous Songlark male taking advantage of every available perchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_1002.jpgdwj_1002https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_0834.jpgdwj_0834https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_0753.jpgdwj_0753Mum and juvenile Hooded Robinhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dsc_1316.jpgdsc_1316Rich variety of grasses and plants cover the ground.2016-11-22T02:05:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/11/20/taking-a-bit-of-a-drive-for-pardalote-parenting/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_4257.jpgdwj_4257An old stump in the creekline is just opposite where the nesting site was, but now the stump is used to ferry food deliveries. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_4234-1.jpgdwj_4234-1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_4225.jpgdwj_4225https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_4210.jpgdwj_4210The old cemetery fence makes an ideal staging post for the feeding birdshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_4191.jpgdwj_4191Its only when you get really close that is obvious how tiny a bird the Pardalote really is. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dwj_4172.jpgdwj_4172Young Striated Pardalote, waiting for a food delivery2016-11-21T02:57:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/10/28/an-easy-day-out/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_2872.jpgdwj_2872https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_2980.jpgdwj_2980https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_2927.jpgdwj_2927Just to let us all know its in the area. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_2894.jpgdwj_2894There is something other world about Crested Pigeonshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_2887.jpgdwj_2887Magpie-lark make even chimmney post look good. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_2858.jpgdwj_2858Oh, there you are. After much searching the Sacrd Kingfisher came to visit us https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_2760.jpgdwj_2760One of about six Sivereye at work on a tree. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_2734.jpgdwj_2734Must be good food for a Pacific Gull, they seem to be in the area most visits https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_2658.jpgdwj_2658Muddies on a dance. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dwj_2653.jpgdwj_2653Muddies on a dance2016-10-30T08:32:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/10/17/spending-an-afternoon-in-the-sunshine-with-eloise/2016-10-17T09:36:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/09/20/when-the-only-thing-you-can-do-is-to-stand-in-awe/2016-10-04T05:17:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/09/18/the-cycle-of-life-spring-forces-at-work/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6264.jpgdsc_6264Somehow she backed up against the roof ridge for support. I often wonder where the tails disappear to. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6258.jpgdsc_6258But, it was time to get down to the business of making the next generation possible. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6256.jpgdsc_6256And another little dance insused. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6255.jpgdsc_6255She was quite insistant https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6251.jpgdsc_6251At first I thought the wingflaps were for a feeding call.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6248.jpgdsc_6248Tapdancing and singing https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6223.jpgdsc_6223https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/csc_6236.jpgcsc_6236No time to waste. The bigger the load, the bigger the nest.2016-11-07T12:07:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/09/14/graced-by-an-osprey-at-the-office/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6437.jpgdsc_6437Settling back down againhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6381.jpgdsc_6381A chance encounter with a Wedge-tailed Eagle gave it a chance to release some frustrationhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6327_01.jpgdsc_6327_01After standing its ground for some minutes, in the end, the relentless Kite attack proved to strong.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6311_01.jpgdsc_6311_01Are you feeling lucky, Punk? Well, are you?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6306_01.jpgdsc_6306_01Missed me by that much.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6282.jpgdsc_6282Settling those big wings down.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6280.jpgdsc_6280Alighting on the branch after a quick fly round.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6276.jpgdsc_6276Speeding among the trees to take up its station.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6249.jpgdsc_6249Wing stretch in the sunshine https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_6221_01.jpgdsc_6221_01After the squall, a few flicks of the wings, and all is dry. 2016-09-16T08:18:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/09/12/new-work-at-the-office/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_5850.jpgdsc_5850https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_5534.jpgdsc_5534More superstructure going in. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_5478.jpgdsc_5478Kalev on a Tail-flick. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_5456.jpgdsc_5456I think the process goes, he won't let go until she has connected, and she won't connect until he lets go. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_5441.jpgdsc_5441Mouse transfer in the tree tops. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_5417.jpgdsc_5417On mouse delivery duty. Our boy provides.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_5394.jpgdsc_5394More to the nest. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_5356.jpgdsc_5356The nest is right on the top of the treeline. Impossible to see from the ground. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dsc_5340.jpgdsc_5340Even the small details are needed to make the nest a home2016-09-15T01:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/08/29/flying-with-a-brown-falcon/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_2995.jpgDSC_2995https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_2978.jpgDSC_2978Looking looking looking. Must be something down there to take up so much of his time. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_2987.jpgDSC_2987At launch. I was pretty suprised to see him throw toward me.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_2989.jpgDSC_2989Airborne, wheels up and steadying.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_2998.jpgDSC_2998First down flap to establish direction https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_3015.jpgDSC_3015Wings tucked for speed https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_3029.jpgDSC_3029Coming about in the sunshinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_3038.jpgDSC_3038Now he is working hard to gain enough height to waft over the river escarpement. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_2870-2-2-2.jpgDSC_2870-2-2-22016-09-01T04:12:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/08/24/a-brief-interlude-of-home-building-with-tai-chi-pigeon/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_1836.jpgDSC_1836Top job. Time of a refreshening rest. All is well with the Chi. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_1782.jpgDSC_1782Try as I might even with 20fps on the V3, getting the flight down and around to the opening was easier for her than for me. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_1763.jpgDSC_1763A wall, perhaps? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_1739.jpgDSC_1739She must move up and down the gutter, to get the best launch spot as she has to come round nearly 180degrees to enter the opening in the bush. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_1705.jpgDSC_1705Finding it is one thing, wrestling it the right way round to get into the site, quite another. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_1683-1.jpgDSC_1683 (1)Intense search seems to be the nature of this activity. Like everything this challenging and intelligent bird does, there is always time to stop and be sure of the right action. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_1666.jpgDSC_1666Yes, that will do nicely. A fine feeling of 'chi' here. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_1663.jpgDSC_1663Beak twirling and getting the right balance from an old twig I'd pruned from the bottle-brush. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_1657.jpgDSC_1657Foundations to be laid. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_1653.jpgDSC_1653Now that looks like the place for a nest. Much inspection went on from many angles I suspect. 2016-08-25T11:17:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/08/20/little-visits-mansion-dwellers/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0597.jpgDSC_0597The Werribee Mansion in sunlight Nikon V1 10-100mm PD Zoom and a Polarising Filter ISO 140, f/5, 1/250, @22mmhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0175.jpgDSC_0175Great Egret. Nice to get some inflight practice with the 300mm lens Nikon 1 V3 CX70-300mm Zoom, ISO160, f/5.6, 1/1600, @300mm https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0218.jpgDSC_0218Australasian Darter. Nikon 1 V3 300mm f/4PF +TC1/4, on FT-1 Adapter, ISO160, f/6.3, 1/800 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0241.jpgDSC_0241Darter among the peppercorn leaves. Nikon1 V3, CX 70-300mm zoom, ISO 160, f/5.6, 1/1600, @300mmhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0268.jpgDSC_0268Australasian Grebe. This is just the millisecond before it sprang into the water. The head is actually going down. Nikon 1 V3, CX 70-300mm ISO 400, f/5.6 1/1000, @ 300mm https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0282-version-2.jpgNumber 2 This has had Pre Sharpener Define 2This little dude came down out of the heights to see what I was doing. Seemed most interested by the 'click' of the camera shutter and kept coming out the branch to get a better look. Nikon1 V3, CX 70-300mm Zoom, ISO640, f/5.6, 1/500, @230mm. Define 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0322.jpgDSC_0322Superb Fairywren. I think this is the matriarch of Timmy the -former- tailess, clan. Nikon 1 V3, CX 70-300mm Zoom, ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/500, @300mm https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0424.jpgDSC_0424Male Red-rumped Parrot. When I was a little bloke we called them "Grass Parrots", and I think this why. Just managed to get him to turn into the sunshine. Nikon 1 V3 CX 70-300mm Zoom, ISO 450, f/5.6, 1/250, @275mm https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0306.jpgDSC_03062016-08-21T11:09:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/08/15/finding-yellow-tailed-black-cockatoos/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0028_02-1.jpgDSC_0028_02 (1)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0090_01.jpgDSC_0090_01These stunning birds look great agains the blue sky backdrop https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0058_02.jpgDSC_0058_02Beginning to get good inflight with the CX70-300mm https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0201_01.jpgDSC_0201_01Time for a short rest between feeds https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0228_01.jpgDSC_0228_01Mmmm. these look good. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0244_01.jpgDSC_0244_01Those big pincers make short work of the pine branch https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0261_01-version-2.jpgDSC_0261_01 - Version 2Leveraged away with the least difficultyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0264_01.jpgDSC_0264_01And away it goes to a suitable eating location https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0302.jpgDSC_0302Some of the best bits were on the ground and the birds made good use of the lost opportunities of their family up in the trees.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_0322-version-2.jpgDSC_0322 - Version 2Hard not to make good portraits in great light.2016-08-15T23:13:23+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/08/03/with-nikon-at-the-go-carts-an-evening-in-port-melbourne/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_6392-copy-copy.jpgDSC_6392 copy copyI'm laying trackside with the PD Lens Nikon 1 V1 10-100mm PD Lens ISO 3200, 1/13, f/6.3 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_6362-copy.jpgDSC_6362 copyAnother the Fill Flash sequences. Now you probably can guess why we used to work so much with off camera flash. Nikon 1 V1 10-100mm PD Lens ISO 3200, 1/20, f/5.6 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_6304-copy-copy.jpgDSC_6304 copy copyA fine looking stable of lenses. The FN-1 Adpator, the 10-100 PD Zoom, the 6.7-13mm Wideangle and shot with the 10mm f/2.8 Nikon 1 V1 10mm f/2.8 Lens ISO 640, 1/100, f/2.8 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_6207-copy-copy-copy.jpgDSC_6207 copy copy copyIn to the corner, and working hard. This one has the advantage of the flash fill from the the other group working on the far side of the track. Just lucked with the sync. Nikon 1 V1 70-200mm f/4 (FX) Lens ISO 3200, 1/30, f/4 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_6191-copy-copy.jpgDSC_6191 copy copyReady to Go. Looking down to the first corner. Nikon 1 V1 70-200mm f/4 (FX) Lens ISO 3200, 1/13, f/4 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_6187-copy-copy.jpgDSC_6187 copy copyPre-race prep. Nikon 1 V1 70-200mm f/4 (FX) Lens ISO 3200, 1/13, f/5 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_6146-copy-copy.jpgDSC_6146 copy copyAnd Racing Nikon 1 V1 24mm f/1.4 (FX) Lens ISO 500, 1/30, f/1.4 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_6114-copy-copy.jpgDSC_6114 copy copyPre-race check. "You turn that round thing there!" Nikon 1 V1 24mm f/1.4 (FX) Lens ISO 500, 1/30, f/1.4 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_5917-copy-copy.jpgDSC_5917 copy copyNikon 1 V1 6.7-13mm Lens ISO 3200, 1/8, f/5.6 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dsc_5888-copy.jpgDSC_5888 copyKart Night Nikon 1 V1 10-100mm PD Lens ISO 3200, 1/13, f/5.6 2016-08-04T12:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/08/01/little-visits-finding-red-capped-robins-at-woodlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1607-31_dsc_5124-2.jpg1607-31_DSC_5124-2This is the second male. And he has designs on both the territory and his family opportutieis. Will hopefully see him some more. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1607-31_dsc_5055-2.jpg1607-31_DSC_5055-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1607-31_dsc_5054-2.jpg1607-31_DSC_5054-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1607-31_dsc_5044-2_nx2_nx2.jpg1607-31_DSC_5044-2_NX2_NX2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1607-31_dsc_5043-2.jpg1607-31_DSC_5043-2Red-capped Robins hunt by using a lot of wing action. It is believed, that it might either flush, or mesmerise the insects they are searching for. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1607-31_dsc_5025.jpg1607-31_DSC_5025https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1607-31_dsc_5025-2.jpg1607-31_DSC_5025-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1607-31_dsc_4985-2.jpg1607-31_DSC_4985-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1607-31_dsc_4981-2.jpg1607-31_DSC_4981-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1607-31_dsc_4962-2.jpg1607-31_DSC_4962-2That lovely apricot wash reminds me so much of Primrose. I wonder?2016-08-05T00:14:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/31/little-visits-a-morning-in-the-sunshine-at-eynesbury/2016-08-01T11:16:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/27/another-little-visit-learning-brown-falcon/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-27_dsc_4326.jpg1607-27_DSC_4326Hmm, not an inflight system. But at least I managed to get her in the viewfinder for about one frame. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-27_dsc_4263.jpg1607-27_DSC_4263On our return journey she had propped back on the fence, and again its the 300mm with the TC 2.0 https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-27_dsc_4227.jpg1607-27_DSC_4227https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-27_dsc_4144.jpg1607-27_DSC_4144Brown Falcon typical perch. They seemt to know where each of the highest spots on the flat ground are, and can go there with pinpoint accuracy.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-27_dsc_4128.jpg1607-27_DSC_4128And a shaft of sunshine reveals those lovely colours. I think she has the most lovely ginger chin marking. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-27_dsc_4075.jpg1607-27_DSC_4075That lovely erect Brown Falcon stand. This is with the 300mm and the TC on the little V1. While I may not give up the D810, this is a cool result from such a tiny kit. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-27_dsc_4066.jpg1607-27_DSC_4066Playing Brown Falcon "Peek-a-boo".https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-27_dsc_4053.jpg1607-27_DSC_4053We first located her(?) in a tree below the river bank line. Seemed to be both sunning and keeping an eye on Bernie's hunting activities.2016-07-30T08:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/04/using-the-new-theme-affinity/2016-07-27T10:54:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/20/little-visits-meeting-the-chestnuts/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-20_dsc_2834.jpg1607-20_DSC_2834Warm sunshine shmoozing https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-20_dsc_2842.jpg1607-20_DSC_2842Ahhh, Kik kik kik kik kikhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-20_dsc_2850.jpg1607-20_DSC_2850There is obviously more than one point of view in this discussion and she has them all. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-20_dsc_2852.jpg1607-20_DSC_2852And he could give back as good as he was gettinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-20_dsc_2857.jpg1607-20_DSC_2857It's enough to make you put your bill in the waterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-20_dsc_2891.jpg1607-20_DSC_28912016-07-22T04:14:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/17/wonderful-woodlands-birds-for-all-to-enjoy-the-birds-of-hume/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-17_dwj_5018.jpg1607-17_DWJ_5018Petite, the Smallest Red-capped Robin. This tiny bird met us on the roadway as we walked in. Totally unconcerned by our presence. A real thread bulding moment. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-17_dwj_5037.jpg1607-17_DWJ_5037Peter, the Prince. Its been awhile since I've seen him on the fence line.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-17_dwj_5112.jpg1607-17_DWJ_5112Such a delight to find. Pink Robin, female. Now if only she would bring her partner down for winter.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-17_dwj_5128.jpg1607-17_DWJ_5128Female Scarlet Robinhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-17_dwj_5177.jpg1607-17_DWJ_5177One of our new discoveries. This female is still supporting one of her last season younghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-17_dwj_5188.jpg1607-17_DWJ_5188Who is putting 'footie prints' all over my forest? Scarlet came by to see what I was up to.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-17_dwj_5236.jpg1607-17_DWJ_5236Wedge-tailed Eagle taking its pet Whistling Kites for an early morning flight.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-17_dwj_5299.jpg1607-17_DWJ_5299https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-17_dwj_5503.jpg1607-17_DWJ_5503Female Flame Robinhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-17_dwj_5654.jpg1607-17_DWJ_5654Flame Robin Male2016-07-18T10:02:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/16/point-cook-sunny-day-with-meetup-bird-photographic-group/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-16_dwj_4892.jpg1607-16_DWJ_4892Whistling KIte https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-16_dwj_4871.jpg1607-16_DWJ_4871https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-16_dwj_4826.jpg1607-16_DWJ_4826Male Flame Robinhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-16_dwj_4754.jpg1607-16_DWJ_4754Blue-winged Parrothttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-16_dwj_4734.jpg1607-16_DWJ_4734Meetup at workhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-16_dwj_4718.jpg1607-16_DWJ_4718Striated Fieldwrenhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-16_dwj_4703.jpg1607-16_DWJ_4703Female Flame Robin https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-16_dwj_4674.jpg1607-16_DWJ_4674Brown Falcon, being seen off by an Australian Magpiehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-16_dsc_2437.jpg1607-16_DSC_2437Australian Pelicanhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-16_dsc_2252.jpg1607-16_DSC_2252Yellow-rumped Thornbill2016-07-16T23:50:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/14/made-a-new-acquaintence-today/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-14_dwj_43981.jpg1607-14_DWJ_4398https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-14_dwj_4398_nx21.jpg1607-14_DWJ_4398_NX2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-14_dwj_4398.jpg1607-14_DWJ_43982016-07-15T10:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/13/loitering-with-intent/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-13_dwj_4108_nx2.jpg1607-13_DWJ_4108_NX2Locked on Targethttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-13_dsc_4278_nx2.jpg1607-13_DSC_4278_NX2Photo courtesy EE https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-13_dsc_4281_nx2.jpg1607-13_DSC_4281_NX2Photo Courtesy EEhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-13_dsc_4280_nx2.jpg1607-13_DSC_4280_NX2Photo Courtesy EEhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-13_dsc_4279_nx2.jpg1607-13_DSC_4279_NX2Photo Courtesy EE https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-13_dsc_1659.jpg1607-13_DSC_16592016-07-13T12:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/10/brolga-morning/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1605-20_1605_19-dwj_0208-2.jpg1605-20_1605_19-DWJ_0208-2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1605-20_1605_19-dwj_0208.jpg1605-20_1605_19-DWJ_0208https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1605_19-dwj_0155.jpg1605_19-DWJ_0155Just enough supporting morning sunshiine to enrich the colours https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1605_19-dwj_0169.jpg1605_19-DWJ_0169https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1605_19-dwj_0183.jpg1605_19-DWJ_0183Missed a little bit, right there.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1605_19-dwj_0187.jpg1605_19-DWJ_0187Gaining balance at the end of the dance.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1605_19-dwj_0201.jpg1605_19-DWJ_0201I recognise this as the end of a dance sequence, and find it a very regular posehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1605_19-dwj_0207.jpg1605_19-DWJ_0207https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1605_19-dwj_0203.jpg1605_19-DWJ_0203Big wing stretches that eventaully turn into a small dance routine https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1605_19-dwj_0217.jpg1605_19-DWJ_0217The classic one legged stance2016-07-11T11:09:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/08/a-hunting-on-the-twenty-nine-mile-we-will-go/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-08_dwj_3806.jpg1607-08_DWJ_3806Pearl on pearl. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-08_dwj_3818.jpg1607-08_DWJ_3818Evening light on every active featherhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-08_dwj_3821.jpg1607-08_DWJ_3821As they hover, they regularly put the head up, either to check all is clear, not predators, or to see what other opportunties might be present https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-08_dwj_3895.jpg1607-08_DWJ_3895Swinging into action in the late evening light. Orion makes his presence felt. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-08_dwj_3904.jpg1607-08_DWJ_3904Hmm, mouse tracks. This needs investigation. Long neck stretch to get the best angle. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-08_dwj_3979.jpg1607-08_DWJ_3979Poised in the air.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-08_dwj_4008.jpg1607-08_DWJ_4008A Strike.! Now to find a perch suitable for enjoying the meal. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-08_dwj_4062.jpg1607-08_DWJ_4062This is so hard to describe, but as he went by me, I was pretty confident I knew which branch in the paddock he had chosen to enoy his catch And. Here he is. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-08_dwj_4084.jpg1607-08_DWJ_4084Filled and satisfied for the moment, Orion too enjoys that last burst of sunshine under the cloudhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1607-08_dwj_4090.jpg1607-08_DWJ_4090Time to hunt again, I've spoken before of Orion's trust in his ability and in my presence. I get a flyby for my pleasure. 2016-07-09T10:21:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/06/what-a-difference-some-sunshine-makes/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1606-13-dwj_2473.jpg1606-13-DWJ_2473The king of the vertical perch. Golden-headed Cisticola. It has 'shimmied' up the grass stalk to get a better look at me. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1606-13-dwj_2506.jpg1606-13-DWJ_2506A very well know cormorant. I really think this bird has adopted a completely relaxed approach around humanshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1606-13-dwj_2643.jpg1606-13-DWJ_2643Little Grassbird. The most furtive of birds that I work with, yet, today, out on display. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1606-13-dwj_2738.jpgBlue-winged Parrot
Wasn't in the mood to display its trademark Blue wing. I had to be content with a simple portrait. Blue-winged Parrot https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1606-13-dwj_2837.jpg1606-13-DWJ_2837Sleek in black and grey. Black-faced Cuckoo Shrike https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1606-13-dwj_2857-1.jpgBasic Brown: Brown FalconIt's no suprise that Brown Falcon's are among my favourite birds. This charming bird is a new acquaitence for me. Undisturbed by my presence it is on alert for a vehicle approaching. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1606-13-dwj_2877.jpg1606-13-DWJ_2877A story in every wing turn. Australian Hobbyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1606-13-dwj_2995.jpgWhite-fronted Chat: FemaleA charming and often hard to approach White-fronted Chat: Femalehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1606-13-dwj_3080.jpg1606-13-DWJ_3080Super fast, super efficient and so challenging to photograph: Wecome Swallowhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1606-13-dwj_7216.jpg1606-13-DWJ_7216Great Egret. Elegance in harmony2016-07-07T10:02:13+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/05/08/this-story-really-got-to-me-and-they-are-really-poetic-photos-i-am-nikon-blog/2016-07-04T12:48:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/07/03/a-beginners-day-at-woodlands-historic-park/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dwj_3430.jpgDWJ_3430Brown-headed Honeyeaterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dwj_3365.jpgEastern Rosella at launchEastern Rosella at Launchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dwj_3378.jpgDWJ_3378Eastern Grey Kangaroo: Male. Not to be meddled with. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dwj_3419.jpgDWJ_3419Brown-headed Honeyaterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dwj_3445.jpgDWJ_3445Crested Shriketit https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dwj_3461.jpgDWJ_3461Red-capped Robinhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dwj_3471.jpgDWJ_3471Red-capped Robin https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dwj_3476.jpgDWJ_3476he was happy to hunt on the ground around our grouphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dwj_3486.jpgDWJ_3486Up close and personal.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dwj_3491.jpgDWJ_34912016-07-06T02:14:39+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/06/26/sunday-sunshine-at-eynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dwj_3536.jpgDWJ_3536https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dwj_3502.jpgDWJ_3502Dusky Moorhen enjoying the sunshine too. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dwj_3504.jpgDWJ_3504Australasian Grebe https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dwj_3518.jpgDWJ_3518Maned Duck, showing his lovely rich body feathers and his daper litle mane.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dwj_3521.jpgDWJ_3521The wonderful "Eynesbury Falls", such a treat. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dwj_3525.jpgDWJ_3525Veiw down along the creek. So wonderful to see the water flowing. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dwj_3529.jpgDWJ_3529Eastern Yellow Robin, on the movehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dwj_3547.jpgDWJ_3547Oh, there you are https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dwj_3556.jpgDWJ_3556Spot the Tawny Frogmouthhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dwj_3573.jpgDWJ_3573Speckled Warbler. A great find for today2016-07-02T23:37:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/06/16/what-about-a-day-at-the-office/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1606-15-dwj_7227.jpg1606-15-DWJ_7227Willie Wagtail. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1606-15-dwj_7233.jpg1606-15-DWJ_7233Crested Shirketit https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1606-15-dwj_7281.jpg1606-15-DWJ_7281Mr Active. A Chestnut Teal on displayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1606-15-dwj_7473.jpg1606-15-DWJ_7473Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1606-15-dwj_7301.jpg1606-15-DWJ_7301Elements, Study in form and shape https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1606-15-dwj_7312.jpg1606-15-DWJ_7312Australiasian Grebes. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1606-15-dwj_7328.jpg1606-15-DWJ_7328Elements, a study in shape and tone. Eurasian Coothttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1606-15-dwj_7374.jpg1606-15-DWJ_7374Bernie the Brown Falcon. Just about took my knee offhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1606-15-dwj_7329.jpg1606-15-DWJ_7329Picnic in the Park. Welcome Warm Sunshine https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1606-15-dwj_7402.jpg1606-15-DWJ_7402One of three males in the clan2016-06-17T02:10:27+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/05/29/a-grey-may-day-in-a-grey-box-forest-at-eynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_29-dwj_5715.jpg1605_29-DWJ_5715Flame Robin https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_29-dwj_5729.jpg1605_29-DWJ_5729Tawny Frogmouthhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_29-dwj_5738.jpg1605_29-DWJ_5738Tawny Frogmouth, looking up it was difficult at first to see it against the trunk https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_29-dwj_5745.jpg1605_29-DWJ_5745A family portrait. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_29-dwj_5754.jpg1605_29-DWJ_5754Perhaps she is house hunting, there was lots of discussion with her mate. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_29-dwj_5763.jpg1605_29-DWJ_5763Seeing off a rival home seeker. This interloping female was chased off by the male of the pair.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_29-dwj_5770.jpg1605_29-DWJ_5770More discussion on housing details. Her list of options must be met https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_29-dwj_5790.jpg1605_29-DWJ_5790A find. Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_29-dwj_5838.jpg1605_29-DWJ_5838Ahh, water, in the lake. Hoary-headed Grebe is pleased to make use of the once more filled lake. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_29-dwj_5826.jpg1605_29-DWJ_5826Good to see in the open. Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater. 2016-05-30T00:27:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/05/28/ode-to-brown-falcon/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brown-falcon-01.jpgBrown Falcon-01The first pair I photographed. He is about to depart. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brown-falcon-02.jpgBrown Falcon-02That is Melbourne Airport in the backdrop. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brown-falcon-03.jpgBrown Falcon-03In coming. She will pass so close I'll hear the wind in the wings https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brown-falcon-04.jpgBrown Falcon-04Brown is happy to hunt on the ground https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brown-falcon-05.jpgBrown Falcon-05Rich colours in the late sunlight https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brown-falcon-06.jpgBrown Falcon-06A young recently fledged young https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brown-falcon-08.jpgBrown Falcon-08Often they sit with one foot lifted. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brown-falcon-07.jpgBrown Falcon-07The blue cere indicates a young bird https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brown-falcon-10.jpgBrown Falcon-10On a mission. Slipping deftly between the grass tussocks.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/brown-falcon-09.jpgBrown Falcon-09Portrait of a wel fed bird 2016-05-29T11:18:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/05/21/on-black-and-white/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/screen-shot-2016-05-21-at-10-07-03-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2016-05-21 at 10.07.03 PMThe sheer scope of thier journey is hard to grasp from such a small map. From hbw.comhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/white-winged-terns-01.jpgWhite-winged-Terns-01https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/white-winged-terns-02.jpgWhite-winged-Terns-02https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/white-winged-terns-03.jpgWhite-winged-Terns-03https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/white-winged-terns-05.jpgWhite-winged-Terns-05https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/white-winged-terns-04.jpgWhite-winged-Terns-04https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/white-winged-terns-06.jpgWhite-winged-Terns-06https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/white-winged-terns-08.jpgWhite-winged-Terns-08https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/white-winged-terns-07.jpgWhite-winged-Terns-07https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/white-winged-terns-09.jpgWhite-winged-Terns-092016-05-21T12:21:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/05/15/back-to-grey-box-forest-hello-jacky/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jacky-01.jpgJacky-01https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jacky-02.jpgJacky-02https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jacky-04.jpgJacky-04https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jacky-03.jpgJacky-03https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jacky-06.jpgJacky-06https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jacky-05.jpgJacky-05https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jacky-08.jpgJacky-08https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jacky-07.jpgJacky-072016-05-17T00:29:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/05/14/meeting-up-with-friends-take-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meetupwtp-12.jpgMeetupWTP-12White-winged Tern (formerly White-winged Black Tern for obvious reasons), this one is moulting in. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meetupwtp-11.jpgMeetupWTP-11So Good. Here is another.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meetupwtp-10.jpgMeetupWTP-10White-winged Tern. What a great find, and this one in full breeding plumage.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meetupwtp-09.jpgMeetupWTP-09https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meetupwtp-08.jpgMeetupWTP-08A Swamp Harrier on a tight turn. Another one for my "How to Sneak up on a Swamp Harier", book. :-)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meetupwtp-07.jpgMeetupWTP-07Brown Falcon on Specimen Treehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meetupwtp-06.jpgMeetupWTP-06One of the finds of the day. Brolga in flighthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meetupwtp-05.jpgMeetupWTP-05No one gets past here!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meetupwtp-04.jpgMeetupWTP-04A Black Kite on a tight turn hunting small insects.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meetupwtp-03.jpgMeetupWTP-03A hunting we wiil go Whistling Kite over paddock2016-05-15T23:38:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/05/13/visiting-friends-a-day-along-the-beach-at-point-cook/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_4235.jpg1605_05-DWJ_4235Pied Cormorant on landing approachhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_4240.jpg1605_05-DWJ_4240Open water, easy landing.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_4266.jpg1605_05-DWJ_4266Little Pied Cormorant, all folded up brushing off speed for landinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_4269.jpg1605_05-DWJ_4269The couple that eats together stays together.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_4271.jpg1605_05-DWJ_4271After you. Oh no I insist, after you. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_4275.jpg1605_05-DWJ_4275The always dependable Pacific Gullhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_4350.jpg1605_05-DWJ_4350Flame Robin.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_4284.jpg1605_05-DWJ_4284White-faced Heron, racing to shore so as not to lose its catch in the water.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_4401.jpg1605_05-DWJ_4401Brown Falcon. I thought it was going to sweep along the fence. But it simple jumped down to take a lizard https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_4470.jpg1605_05-DWJ_4470Time to go2016-05-14T04:13:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/05/08/ineffable-moment-evening-light-and-black-tailed-godwits/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7269.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7269Flashing in over the water, its easy to see how they won their name.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7274.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7274https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7295.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7295One-legged Wing Streches seemed popular https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7293.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7293Wonderful display colourshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7301.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7301Stretching outhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7337.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7337Close formation flyinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7382.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7382More than knee deep https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7495.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7495Taking a loaf in the evening sunshinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7501.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7501Feeding right on sunset 2016-05-13T04:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/05/10/a-band-of-banded-brothers/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7963.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7963Liked the play of light over the face only. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7961.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7961One kite, two kites many.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7956.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7956Red-necked Avocet at departurehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7927.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7927Doesn't seem to have a lot of friends, the Black Falcon. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7923-version-2.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7923 - Version 2Ready Set Go. I'll race you to the end of the pool. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7912.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7912Swinging in for another landing spot https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7911.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7911Awesome noise https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7907.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7907Tight formation to fool the Black Falconhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7878.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7878Settling in to landhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_05-dwj_7875.jpg1605_05-DWJ_7875The arrival of the Black Falcon kept everyone on their toes—or wings 2016-05-11T04:52:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/05/04/a-band-of-banded-stilts-evening-in-the-sunshine/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7067.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7067https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7114.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7114Time for a bit of a preen https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7105.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7105More coming inhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7236.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7236They walked and fed quite rapidly and passed back and forth by my position https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7389.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7389https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7331.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7331With Black-tailded Godwits. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7125.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7125A great time to tidy up the feathers https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7487.jpg1605_02--DWJ_7487They lined up and took a 15 minute powernap from the busy workhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1605_02-dwj_7203.jpg1605_02--DWJ_72032016-05-08T03:46:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/04/29/as-ansel-adams-says-sometimes-the-moments-arrive-you-just-need-to-be-there-or-living-on-falcon-time/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/peregrine-falcon.jpgPeregrine Falconhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-27-1133-dwj_6701.jpg16-04-27-1133-DWJ_6701https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-27-1144-dwj_6712.jpg16-04-27-1144-DWJ_6712https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-27-1143-dwj_6711.jpg16-04-27-1143-DWJ_6711Cold and Calculating.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-27-1150-dwj_6718.jpg16-04-27-1150-DWJ_6718https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-27-1155-dwj_6723.jpg16-04-27-1155-DWJ_6723https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-27-1156-dwj_6724.jpg16-04-27-1156-DWJ_6724Struggling into the wing to gain heighthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/peregrine-falcon-on-the-wing-version-3.jpgPeregrine Falcon- On the wing - Version 3Eyes locked on to the birds on the coasthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-27-1165-dwj_6733.jpg16-04-27-1165-DWJ_6733Gone in 60 Seconds2016-06-08T13:23:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/04/28/into-the-personal-moments-with-little-ravens/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-28-153-dwj_7012.jpgDWJ_16-04-28-153-DWJ_7012Calling to her mate as he hunts along the beachhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-28-148-dwj_7007.jpgDWJ_16-04-28-148-DWJ_7007Ahh, the bond is stronger. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-28-140-dwj_6999.jpgDWJ_16-04-28-140-DWJ_6999Must be both a mark of bonding, and cleans the areas that otherwise would be hard to reach.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-28-134-dwj_6993.jpgDWJ_16-04-28-134-DWJ_6993After moving in close the smaller one put its head down.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-28-127-dwj_6986.jpgDWJ_16-04-28-127-DWJ_6986Ah!! that feels good https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-28-112-dwj_6971.jpgDWJ_16-04-28-112-DWJ_6971A niblble behind the ear. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-28-105-dwj_6964.jpgDWJ_16-04-28-105-DWJ_6964Alopreening https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-28-88-dwj_6947.jpgDWJ_16-04-28-88-DWJ_6947The photo complexity, dark on dark and light https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-28-77-dwj_6936.jpgDWJ_16-04-28-77-DWJ_6936It has a distinct almost purring call.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-28-68-dwj_6927.jpgDWJ_16-04-28-68-DWJ_6927Nothing of any food value was discarded 2016-04-29T02:28:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/04/26/thems-fighting-words-to-a-cisticola/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-26-975-dwj_3052.jpg16-04-26-975-DWJ_3052The king and undisputed Stump Champion. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-26-966-dwj_3043.jpg16-04-26-966-DWJ_3043And the winner is? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-26-955-dwj_3032.jpg16-04-26-955-DWJ_3032Round twohttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-26-868-dwj_2945.jpg16-04-26-868-DWJ_2945Good but, what about this. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-26-866-dwj_2943.jpg16-04-26-866-DWJ_2943How's this for a view? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-26-864-dwj_2941.jpg16-04-26-864-DWJ_2941This town ain't big enough for the two of us.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-26-862-dwj_2939.jpg16-04-26-862-DWJ_2939Don't let fear hold you back, I'll meet you on the fence, pardner.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-26-932-dwj_3009.jpg16-04-26-932-DWJ_3009https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-26-925-dwj_3002.jpg16-04-26-925-DWJ_3002I've often thought that birds have individual control over the feathers and now I'm sure. 2016-04-27T01:08:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/04/24/a-day-at-eynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-24-314-dwj_2355-1.jpg16-04-24-314-DWJ_2355 (1)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2016-04-24-16-04-24-275-dwj_2316.jpgDWJ_2016-04-24-16-04-24-275-DWJ_2316Eastern Shrike-tit on a twisted piece of bark. A great find for our Guide. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2016-04-24-16-04-24-256-dwj_2297.jpgDWJ_2016-04-24-16-04-24-256-DWJ_2297Our first Jacky Winter for the day. It gave the photographers a chance for a close approachhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2016-04-24-16-04-24-290-dwj_2331.jpgDWJ_2016-04-24-16-04-24-290-DWJ_2331Intent of extracting a mealhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2016-04-24-16-04-24-428-dwj_2469.jpgDWJ_2016-04-24-16-04-24-428-DWJ_2469Tree Martin on the wing https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2016-04-24-16-04-24-446-dwj_2487.jpgDWJ_2016-04-24-16-04-24-446-DWJ_2487When I was a little bloke, these were called "Grass Parrots". Not so here. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2016-04-24-16-04-24-470-dwj_2512.jpgDWJ_2016-04-24-16-04-24-470-DWJ_2512Jacky WInter on blue https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2016-04-24-16-04-24-331-dwj_2372.jpgDWJ_2016-04-24-16-04-24-331-DWJ_2372Eastern Shrike-tit https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2016-04-24-16-04-24-485-dwj_2527.jpgDWJ_2016-04-24-16-04-24-485-DWJ_2527Jacky Winter. Always a fine pose https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2016-04-24-16-04-24-350-dwj_2391.jpgDWJ_2016-04-24-16-04-24-350-DWJ_2391No room on the branch 2016-04-24T22:45:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/04/22/an-ode-to-grey-box-forest/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2008-05-22-dsc_0873.jpgDWJ_2008-05-22-DSC_0873Gery Box provides a suitable nesting site. Here a pair of Red-rumoed Parrots are one of three pairs in this old tree. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2008-10-17-_dsc3320.jpgDWJ_2008-10-17-_DSC3320Magic moments of early morning mist in the Grey Box https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2008-07-13-dsc_5901.jpgDWJ_2008-07-13-DSC_5901https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2013-08-06-dsc_7523.jpgDWJ_2013-08-06-DSC_7523The Pipeline Ridge after a good rain. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2010-02-18-dsc_9408.jpgDWJ_2010-02-18-DSC_9408Hard life on a high hill side.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_2013-04-14-dwj__dsc_4794.jpgDWJ_2013-04-14-DWJ__DSC_4794Grey on grey. 2016-04-24T11:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/04/18/climbing-mt-everest/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-18-014-dwj_5977.jpg16-04-18-014-DWJ_5977A "Hello" wing wave from Ambrose. But he didn't stay to chat. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-18-030-dwj_5993.jpg16-04-18-030-DWJ_5993Female Golden Whister with snack https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-18-052-dwj_6016.jpg16-04-18-052-DWJ_6016No Grey Box forest would be complete without a Grey Shrike-thrush or two. They look as good as they sound. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-18-082-dwj_6046.jpg16-04-18-082-DWJ_6046One of part of a squadron of Varied Sittella at work among the Grey Box https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-18-106-dwj_6070.jpg16-04-18-106-DWJ_6070Not my friend Pinky from Pt Cook, but a lovely bird to meet anyway. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-18-185-dwj_6149.jpg16-04-18-185-DWJ_6149One of several male Flame Robins that arrived this past week https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-18-251-dwj_6215.jpg16-04-18-251-DWJ_6215Even though they have travelled a great distance, they still manage to look in top shape. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-18-341-dwj_6305.jpg16-04-18-341-DWJ_6305A peach of a bird. The wonderful winter dress of a female Flame Robin.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-18-483-dwj_6447.jpg16-04-18-483-DWJ_6447The one that got away. Enjoyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16-04-18-409-dwj_6373.jpg16-04-18-409-DWJ_6373A male Red-capped Robin. Intent on discussion with a neighbor over territory rights.2016-04-19T02:24:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/04/15/orion-soaking-up-kite-awareness/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5638.jpg_DWJ5638https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5671.jpg_DWJ5671I don't mind you coming but did you have to bring the wagtail with you. Willie just can't help but get into the act. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5648.jpg_DWJ5648How to fold up big wingshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5645.jpg_DWJ5645Wings to help balance on turning on the perch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5628.jpg_DWJ5628Lean into the Left. Big body angle here. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5593.jpg_DWJ5593A wing stretch to the right. Lean into it, that feels good. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5585.jpg_DWJ5585https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5573.jpg_DWJ5573A bird that is this relaxed is interested in preeninghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5555.jpg_DWJ5555Took awhile to get the material up.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5531.jpg_DWJ5531Rolling up the Fur-ball from the meal.2016-04-16T03:23:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/04/11/orion-the-kite-of-many-poses/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5136.jpg_DWJ5136https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5236.jpg_DWJ5236A wing stretch and its time to go a hunting. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5214.jpg_DWJ5214The delicate rezipping of the tail feathers is always a delight to see from a raptor https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5192.jpg_DWJ5192Did you ever wonder what was under those wings? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5170.jpg_DWJ5170Mouse traphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5152.jpg_DWJ5152A quick extraction and discard of the bits that don't taste too nice. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5134.jpg_DWJ5134Is that a mouse I see? Yep. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj5116.jpg_DWJ5116Bird of mystery2016-04-13T01:28:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/04/06/with-orion-the-mighty-hunter/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_0957.jpgDWJ_0957https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_0918.jpgDWJ_0918https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_0910.jpgDWJ_0910Orion: Portraithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_0897.jpgDWJ_0897https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_0895.jpgDWJ_0895I take that gesture to be an acceptance of Orion as a good name.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_0894.jpgDWJ_0894BIrd of mystery and mystiquehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_0822.jpgDWJ_0822https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_0779.jpgDWJ_0779https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_0774.jpgDWJ_0774https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_0740.jpgDWJ_07402016-04-07T08:32:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/04/01/a-morning-flying-a-kite-black-shouldered-or-learning-the-fine-points-of-mousestalking/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-01_850_-version-2.jpgDWJ_16-04-01_850_ - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-01_791_-version-2.jpgDWJ_16-04-01_791_ - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-01_769_1.jpgDWJ_16-04-01_769_https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-01_758_-version-2.jpgDWJ_16-04-01_758_ - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-01_734_-version-2.jpgDWJ_16-04-01_734_ - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-01_719_-version-2.jpgDWJ_16-04-01_719_ - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-01_702_-version-2.jpgDWJ_16-04-01_702_ - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-01_654_-version-2.jpgDWJ_16-04-01_654_ - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-01_605_-version-2.jpgDWJ_16-04-01_605_ - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dwj_16-04-01_554_-version-2.jpgDWJ_16-04-01_554_ - Version 22016-04-02T10:27:15+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/03/14/the-bird-who-comes-down-to-walk-upon-the-earth/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603_11_dwj101.jpg1603_11_DWJ101What ever the attraction its part of that white substance. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-13_dwj039.jpg1603-13_DWJ039Those amazing little legs seem to able to adapt to any angle. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-13_dwj044.jpg1603-13_DWJ044Tiny burst of life and colour https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-13_dwj046.jpg1603-13_DWJ046https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-13_dwj047.jpg1603-13_DWJ047Quite happy to be up close and personalhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-13_dwj049.jpg1603-13_DWJ049https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-13_dwj051.jpg1603-13_DWJ051What ever it was eating fell to the ground and it made a quick trip to pick it up. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-13_dwj072.jpg1603-13_DWJ072https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-13_dwj073.jpg1603-13_DWJ073Often called "The Diamond Bird" because of the head markingshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-13_dwj074.jpg1603-13_DWJ074Peek-a-boo. Not often easy to find these lovely little birds in the open.2016-03-14T22:22:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/03/02/wagtails-visit-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-01_dwj004.jpg1603-01_DWJ004https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-01_dwj019.jpg1603-01_DWJ019A Welcome Swallow decided to join in the chase. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-01_dwj029.jpg1603-01_DWJ029Black-shouldered Kite, in pursuit of a really annoying Raven https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-01_dwj038.jpg1603-01_DWJ038Whistling Kites at Playhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-01_dwj045.jpg1603-01_DWJ045Whistling Kites at playhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-01_dwj054.jpg1603-01_DWJ054White-fronted Chat: Femalehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-01_dwj060.jpg1603-01_DWJ060Whistling Kitehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-01_dwj072.jpg1603-01_DWJ072Down at the beach, the Red-necked Stints are really putting on the weight now. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-01_dwj086.jpg1603-01_DWJ086A nice find. Banded Stilt https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1603-01_dwj116.jpg1603-01_DWJ116Sharp-trailed Sandpiper. Trialling the travelling equipment. 2016-03-10T14:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/02/29/meeting-the-lesser-fascinating-bird/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-26_dwj072.jpg1602-26_DWJ072https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-26_dwj079.jpg1602-26_DWJ079Jacky on a Wing-stretch. The sign of a very relaxed about my presence bird https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-26_dwj083.jpg1602-26_DWJ083What a about a nice chat? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-26_dwj090.jpg1602-26_DWJ090Minimalist Jacky https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-26_dwj092.jpg1602-26_DWJ092A model with a thousand poses. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-26_dwj095.jpg1602-26_DWJ095How to make any ordinary post look extraordinary. Put a Lesser Fascinating Bird on it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-26_dwj099.jpg1602-26_DWJ099Jacky closeup. I'm sitting on the ground and it came up to my feet https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-26_dwj110.jpg1602-26_DWJ110Jacky in colourhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-26_dwj112.jpg1602-26_DWJ112On Dog Alert. It watched the dog come by, and kept it insight until it was well up the track. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-26_dwj115.jpg1602-26_DWJ115Contemplative Jacky2016-03-10T15:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/02/26/wrens-on-guard-dangerous-world-for-a-young-wren/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dmj-wren.jpgDMJ-WrenA young one out of the nest and unsure of what to do.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj018.jpg1602 -21 DWJ018One of the main perches near the nest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj022.jpg1602 -21 DWJ022https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj023.jpg1602 -21 DWJ023Helper malehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj036.jpg1602 -21 DWJ036The male also on feeding dutyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj044.jpg1602 -21 DWJ044Busy feeding. A helper bringing in some food.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj047.jpg1602 -21 DWJ047One of the young is just going out of the bush in the top right. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj058.jpg1602 -21 DWJ058In full cry, the female is so active.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj069.jpg1602 -21 DWJ069He wa so agitated and very wary at the same timehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj074.jpg1602 -21 DWJ074Danger, danger2016-02-29T02:57:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/02/22/setting-the-scene-a-day-at-the-office/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj002.jpg1602 -21 DWJ002Black-shouldered Kite. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj005.jpg1602 -21 DWJ005Berne the Brown Falconhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj008.jpg1602 -21 DWJ008A view along the sandy cliff face. The area we are heading is down toward the right hand side.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj017.jpg1602 -21 DWJ017Little Eaglehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj028.jpg1602 -21 DWJ028The dominant male of the family. He seemed to take great delight in sitting, giving everyone else instructions. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj030.jpg1602 -21 DWJ030White Ibishttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj079.jpg1602 -21 DWJ079Superb Fairywren. This is a helper bird. A male not yet left home.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj106.jpg1602 -21 DWJ106Crested Tern against the cliff face.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj124.jpg1602 -21 DWJ124Great Egrethttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1602-21-dwj141.jpg1602 -21 DWJ141Crested Tern, juvenile, on a wing sretch, while waiting for Mum to deliver food 2016-02-22T05:10:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/02/17/birds-water-enjoyment/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_0918.jpgDWJ_0918Stepping into the water https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_0931.jpgDWJ_0931https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_0936.jpgDWJ_0936Spray going everywhere.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_0971.jpgDWJ_0971The soak testhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_0978.jpgDWJ_0978Wing flap to get the bulk of the water off.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_0979.jpgDWJ_0979Jump for joy and the job is done.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_0980.jpgDWJ_0980https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_0983.jpgDWJ_09832016-02-17T21:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/02/08/blogging-201-or-the-tantalising-tale-of-timmy-the-super-superb-blue-wren/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6448.jpgDWJ_6448One of the family. Giving him encouragement to feed the kids? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6437.jpgDWJ_6437https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6428.jpgDWJ_6428Just like "Dad". A tiny tailless terror.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6387.jpgDWJ_6387When you have an itch you just gotta scratch it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6357.jpgDWJ_6357Where did you get that tail?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6330.jpgDWJ_6330Standing in the middle of the road and discussing territorial arrangements with his rival. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6299.jpgDWJ_6299Looking good in the look out bush. And what a tale!2016-02-09T19:35:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/02/07/another-little-journey-meeting-an-eastern-yellow-robin/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6169.jpgDWJ_6169https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6239.jpgDWJ_6239It's not hard to see how well they fit in with the surrounds https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6204.jpgDWJ_6204Time for some vocal exerciseshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6195.jpgDWJ_6195One of the adults checking up on the young onehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6175.jpgDWJ_6175Looking good in the sunshinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6172.jpgDWJ_6172https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6170.jpgDWJ_6170https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6151.jpgDWJ_6151Typical Tree side posehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dwj_6122.jpgDWJ_6122Most all of the brown is gone and the distinctive grey yellow is showing through.2016-02-09T10:54:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/02/01/wtp-jan-2016/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2551.jpgReady to divehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2511.jpgDSC_2511https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2513.jpgDSC_2513https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2519.jpgDSC_2519https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2521_01.jpgDSC_2521_01https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2545.jpgDSC_2545https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2490.jpgDSC_2490https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2541.jpgOpen to Port Phillip bayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2581.jpgBio diversity on the pondshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dsc_2556.jpgDSC_25562016-02-01T09:15:03+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/31/little-journeys/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aimg_2285.jpgaIMG_2285Nina's lovely shot of a Juvenile Black-shouldered Kite. And Sunshine. So jealous. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5660.jpgDWJ_5660Australian Shelducks have moutled out and now have nice new flight feathers to put to good use. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5623.jpgDWJ_5623Mr Inquisitive. White-faced Heron watching the goings on below as several Willie Wagtails try to move a Little Raven out of their territory https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5578.jpgDWJ_5578White-fronted Chat.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5557.jpgDWJ_5557Black-tailed Native Hen, going about its "Chooky business".https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5545.jpgDWJ_5545https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5542.jpgDWJ_5542Black Kites waiting for the tractor to make the next pass.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/australian-hobby-on-a-chat.jpgAustralian Hobby on a ChatHobby on a Chat 2016-02-01T03:14:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/29/the-balance-of-life-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_0264.jpgDWJ_0264Feather removal. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_0236.jpgDWJ_0236It's mine! And feathers begin to flyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_0232.jpgDWJ_0232Hopping the last few metreshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_0218.jpgDWJ_0218Move onto the preyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_0216.jpgDWJ_0216Closer now and everything looks safe https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_0212.jpgDWJ_0212Time to sit and contemplate the next movehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_0211.jpgDWJ_0211Swinging in to claim its kill. The unfortunate Pink-eared Duck is in the foreground.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_0207.jpgDWJ_02072016-01-29T18:00:23+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/27/ruthless-red-romance/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7994.jpgDWJ_7994Anybody with a mouse is a friend of mine. Young zeros in on adult. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7973.jpgDWJ_7973Mouse deliveryhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7959.jpgDWJ_7959Milliseconds from impact https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7958.jpgDWJ_7958Locked on and adjusting angle.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7957.jpgDWJ_7957https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7951.jpgDWJ_7951Such a graceful bird at hover. 2016-01-27T11:12:35+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/27/blogging-101-the-beginning-from-the-end/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/brown-falcon-in-the-sun.jpgBrown Falcon, in the sunBrown Falcon, Falco berigora +================+ Strong show on the markings on this birdhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_72091.jpgDWJ_7209https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_72081.jpgDWJ_7208https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_72021.jpgDWJ_72022016-01-27T06:37:27+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/24/blogging-101-the-third-week-in-review-family-matters/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9611.jpgDWJ_9611Plenty of food among the damp understory litter. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9602.jpgDWJ_9602The family that preens together.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9595.jpgDWJ_9595Taking a stroll under the cooling shower of a lawn sprinkler. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9558.jpgDWJ_9558A somewhat deformed beak. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9546.jpgDWJ_9546https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9533.jpgDWJ_9533The benefits of settling in a golf course. Plenty of water in pools on the road https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9505.jpgDWJ_9505Always a delight to see the wing spread. They are not the world's most agile flyershttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9500.jpgDWJ_9500Sentry on Guard. If it can get the sentry to accept my presence then the family will settle down. 2016-01-24T10:04:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/19/blogging-101-week-3-day-1-now-you-see-me-now-you-dont/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7302.jpgDWJ_7302https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7382.jpgDWJ_7382Picking up the leaf and setting it in placehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7264.jpgDWJ_7264Little heads https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7321.jpgDWJ_7321Ready to leave and the leaf is back in positionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7737-version-2.jpgDWJ_7737 - Version 2In the sunshine first day outhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7383.jpgDWJ_7383Putting the leaf back in placehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7259.jpgDWJ_7259Ahh there it is.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7244.jpgDWJ_7244Cleverly Hidden in the overhanging leaves2016-01-23T17:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/15/blogging-101-week-2-day-5/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/rowers.jpgRowershttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/skenes0702-38.jpgSkenes0702 - 38https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_0401.jpgDSC_04012016-01-15T01:52:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/14/blogging-101-day-4-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7020-1.jpgDWJ_7020 (1)What might have been. Brown Falcon in that light about a week earlier. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5277.jpgDWJ_5277Really, my favourite of the unfortunate series. The wonderful milky smooth backdrop is delicious. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5271.jpgDWJ_5271Now imagine what the light might have been like. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5269.jpgDWJ_5269https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5267.jpgDWJ_5267Approach for landing in a resting perch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5236.jpgDWJ_5236Might have missed the light, but the old dude can still manage to pan successfully! https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5231.jpgDWJ_5231Such powerful direct flight.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj6111.jpg_DWJ6111They are flying in and picking insects of the flowers. As the light deteriorated as the sun set, I watched the shutter speed disappear.2016-01-18T23:52:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/13/blogging-101-week-2-day-3/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_51201.jpgDWJ_5120https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5181-version-2-1.jpgDWJ_5181 - Version 2 (1)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5120.jpgDWJ_51202016-01-14T06:54:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/12/the-chat-and-the-falcon/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pf5.jpgPF5https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pf8.jpgPF8https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pf7.jpgPF7https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pf9.jpgPF9https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/moolort-fenceline.jpgMoolort-fencelinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pf1.jpgPF1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pf3.jpgPF3https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pf4.jpgPF4https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/chat.jpgChat2016-01-12T22:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/12/blogging-101-week-2-day-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_6970.jpgDefine 2 output.Brown Flacon Sitting Pretty on Harris Gatehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_6960.jpgDWJ_6960https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_6972.jpgDWJ_6972Typical Brown Falcon Exit. Low ground hugging and fasthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_6974.jpgDWJ_6974The Absolute Master of the bush top Flyinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dsc_4333.jpgDSC_4333Another Master at Work. John Harris at WTP. The handkerchief is to remove nasty lens flare from backlighting. "It's all in the details, look closer, that is where the story is. It's all in there" OnyaJohnhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7018.jpgDWJ_70182016-01-13T01:23:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/11/blogging-101-week-2-day-1/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj4054.jpg_DWJ4054https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj4091.jpg_DWJ4091https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj4022.jpg_DWJ4022https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj4036.jpg_DWJ40362016-01-12T02:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/10/well-hello-young-lad/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8982.jpgDWJ_8982His consort. I am not sure if its a sibling, or in fact a female that he is wooing. They were together about4 weeks back, so it might be they are related. We shall see. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9044.jpgDWJ_9044A find wing stretch. His head is in the shadow of a branchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8988.jpgDWJ_8988Now don't you look just a bit funny with some feathers in place and some still to change https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9021.jpgDWJ_9021All the colours are starting to give the right indications.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9038.jpgDWJ_9038Fine wing stretch. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_9028.jpgDWJ_9028https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8990.jpgDWJ_8990Another view of the consort. She seems to keep up a constant chatter with him.2016-01-10T21:43:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/09/sneaking-up-on-a-swamp-harrier-chapter-3/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_85961.jpgDWJ_8596Head down, comparing the present information with the stored datahttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_86041.jpgDWJ_8604Turning away in the evening light. Our presence didn't come as a surprise to this bird, it simply continued its business along another track.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_49431.jpgDWJ_4943Sneak Attack over the Bundhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_86011.jpgDWJ_8601Oh, look, humans, they weren't there before. Turn away https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8512.jpgDWJ_8512The elusive, White-bellied Sea-eagle made several runs along the low-low tidal flat. For some reason it was carrying grass from a previous swoop.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_49451.jpgDWJ_4945Humans. Turn awayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_86031.jpgDWJ_8603Nothing escapes that radar gazehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8604.jpgDWJ_8604Turning away in the evening light. Our presence didn't come as a surprise to this bird, it simply continued its business along another track.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8596.jpgDWJ_8596Head down, comparing the present information with the stored datahttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4943.jpgDWJ_4943Sneak Attack over the bund 2016-01-10T05:04:05+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/10/wandering-in-cheetham-wetlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4862.jpgDWJ_4862Great to see such a young bird doing so wellhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4776.jpgDWJ_4776Mum Offering instructions on how to pose for the photographers https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4744.jpgDWJ_47442016-01-10T11:26:03+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/08/blogging-101-day-5/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8270.jpgDWJ_8270#5 One more jump and flap just about should do ithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8264.jpgDWJ_8264#2 Time to readjust the branch and head into the windhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8271.jpgDWJ_8271#6 All clear of the water and on the way.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8281.jpgDWJ_8281#8 Won't she be pleased with this. Wings working to wash off speed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8273.jpgDWJ_8273#7 Banking it the wind, well up to speed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8266.jpgDWJ_8266#3 One flap, two jumps, the branch is almost clear of the water https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8262.jpgDWJ_8262#1 All caught up and unable to get airborne https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8267.jpgDWJ_8267#4 Another Jump, another flap, speed coming uphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8265.jpgDWJ_82652016-01-09T05:37:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/07/blogging-101-day-4/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4502-lr.jpgDWJ_4502-lrhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4630.jpgDWJ_4630The selected sleeping spot, with (Dad?) to sit with.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4618-1.jpgDWJ_4618 (1)Mum?'s fluffed up head and tail flicking were a signal to move on. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4636.jpgDWJ_4636Settled in, not more than 4m from me, and ready to drop off to sleep. Aweseom momenthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4607.jpgDWJ_4607Awe, but I want to play with the photographer a bit morehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4604.jpgDWJ_4604Time for a sleep my little one. Mum has a fluffed out head, and while not visible hear a flicking tail. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4598.jpgDWJ_4598Hey, food. I'm up here.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4585.jpgDWJ_4585Completely at home now, on the wing. Strong and direct flight.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4565.jpgDWJ_4565The chest and side Chevron markings of babyhood are well gone and coming through the brown are the distinguishing yellow feathers. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_4545.jpgDWJ_4545The mantle feathers are beginning to take on the lovely olive green 2016-01-07T05:36:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/06/blogging-101-day-3/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8085.jpgDWJ_8085What ever it was, it certainly is a mouthfulhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8084.jpgDWJ_8084https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8081.jpgDWJ_8081https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8078.jpgDWJ_8078https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8076.jpgDWJ_8076https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8069.jpgDWJ_8069https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8062.jpgDWJ_8062Don't forget to include the squawking and the wing jostling and the general confusion when you view these. 2016-01-06T19:07:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/06/40-cat-quotes-that-are-brutally-true/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/40-cat-quotes-that-are-brutally-true.jpg40 Cat Quotes That Are Brutally True2016-01-06T13:00:46+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/05/blogging-101-day-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_8607.jpgDWJ_8607Bernie in the sunshine. Rich browns and gold https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7209.jpgDWJ_7209Simply stepping out in the breeze. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7208.jpgDWJ_7208https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7202.jpgDWJ_7202Hello Chip. Just like your father. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_5243.jpgDWJ_5243On a mission. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_3945.jpgDWJ_3945This is how its done. That really distinctive pose from the tree top vantage point https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/brown-falcon-fledgling.jpgFirst sighting of "Chip"First sighting of "Chip"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj6157.jpg_DWJ6157Bernice in flight2016-01-08T20:17:13+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/04/wordpress-blogging-101-day-1/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7187.jpgDWJ_7187Sitting with the young bird. It is probably saying, "Wow, what were all those people doing walking along the track.!!" https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7126.jpgDWJ_7126Keeping a look out for the young one.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7103.jpgDWJ_7103Pied Currawong, fledgling. This bird set on branches and demanded food. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7085.jpgDWJ_7085Not hiding among the leaf litter but readily out in the open. And. Starting to show those wonderful yellow feathers under the brown. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7070.jpgDWJ_7070Eastern Yellow Robin, the young one is now well on the wing.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dwj_7058.jpgDWJ_7058White-throated Treecreeper2016-01-04T11:15:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2016/01/03/berigora/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bf4.jpgBF4https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bf5.jpgBF5https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bf2.jpgBF2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bf3.jpgBF3https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bf1.jpgBF12016-01-03T04:10:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/12/25/sneaking-up-on-a-swamp-harrier-chapter-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5983.jpg_DWJ5983Gliding in to take up station for its next run.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5957.jpg_DWJ5957This bird then cut out to sea, and glided past our position before coming back in to continue its journey along the beach scrub https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5938.jpg_DWJ5938Anyone who has seen or photographed these birds, knows this LOOK> It might seem to be checking me out, but in reality it's readjusting the online database and making a note to avoid that area in the future. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5928.jpg_DWJ5928https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5926-version-2.jpg_DWJ5926 - Version 2In the next milli-second it has turned https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5925.jpg_DWJ5925What is the human doing there!!!!!!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5922.jpg_DWJ5922Everthing is checked and filed away for future referencehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5919.jpg_DWJ5919Head down locked on the ground below2015-12-25T06:35:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/12/24/wandering-wtp-with-lindsay/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5583.jpg_DWJ5583https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5614.jpg_DWJ5614https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5605.jpg_DWJ5605Can only begin to imagine what it looks like when they are migrating to and from Siberia. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5594.jpg_DWJ5594Settling in, there is hardly space between birds. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5590.jpg_DWJ5590https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5588.jpg_DWJ5588https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5584.jpg_DWJ5584https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5580.jpg_DWJ5580Just a tiny portion of the huge numbers of birds that came down to feed.2015-12-24T12:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/12/23/colour-and-movement/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/beeeater7.jpgBeeeater7https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/beeeater6.jpgBeeeater6https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/beeeater5.jpgBeeeater5https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/beeeater2.jpgBeeeater2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/beeeater4.jpgBeeeater4https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/beeeater3.jpgBeeeater3https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/beeeater1.jpgBeeeater12015-12-23T22:47:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/12/20/my-new-book-sneaking-up-on-a-swamp-harrier/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj4787.jpg_DWJ4787On the Turn, those big surgical legs swinging out like a pendulum. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj4786.jpg_DWJ4786The moment of awareness. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj4785.jpg_DWJ4785Still engrossed in its mission.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj4782.jpg_DWJ4782https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj4780.jpg_DWJ4780Working harder in the head wind https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj4772.jpg_DWJ4772A change of direction along the bund toward us.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj4767.jpg_DWJ4767Reaching the end of the first run.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj4750.jpg_DWJ4750High in the evening breeze. Simply drifting along the reed beds 2015-12-20T05:57:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/12/17/ees-water-feature/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5362.jpg_DWJ5362Brown Thornbill.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5354.jpg_DWJ5354Bold enough now to make the plunge https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5346.jpg_DWJ5346Weebill drying off with Grey Fantail being typically hyper-activehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5338.jpg_DWJ5338Eastern Yellow Robin, soaked, not stirred https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5332.jpg_DWJ5332Soaked and Happy https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5327.jpg_DWJ5327Patiently waiting its turn, the Weebill had to watch the spray flying from the activity belowhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5321.jpg_DWJ5321Eastern Yellow Robin waiting, you can just see the other one at the bottom of the frame in the water.2015-12-17T07:41:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/12/17/werribee-wag-tales-newletter-for-december-2015/2015-12-17T06:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/12/16/more-from-eynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj51931.jpg_DWJ5193https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5193.jpg_DWJ5193https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5296.jpgBrown TreecreeperBrown Treecreeper Just 'cause I was feeling 'arty' in the late evening sunshine 2015-12-16T12:16:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/12/16/a-day-in-grey/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5242-1.jpg_DWJ5242 (1)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5287.jpg_DWJ5287Brown Treecreeperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/diamond-firetail.jpgDiamond FiretailDiamond Firetail, Stagonopleura guttata +====================+ A wheezy "fa-air fa-air" came from behind me while I was at a portrait session with a Jacky Winter. I turned to see this little dude watching proceedings.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5273.jpg_DWJ5273Speckled Warblerhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5242.jpg_DWJ5242https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5226.jpg_DWJ5226Jacky WInter,Juvenilehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5088.jpg_DWJ5088Jacky WInter Juvenilehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5101.jpg_DWJ5101Thanks for the food Mum!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5252.jpg_DWJ5252White-browed Woodswallow, fledglinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dwj5121.jpg_DWJ51212015-12-16T11:50:46+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/11/29/nursery-days-at-eynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_19471.jpgDWJ_1947The Ultimate Room with a View https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_20031.jpgDWJ_2003View from the East Side, showing the exclusive verandahhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_19761.jpgDWJ_1976View from the South Sidehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_18781.jpgDWJ_1878https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_21441.jpgDWJ_2144Waiting for its turn to move on to the nest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_18911.jpgDWJ_1891Something, told me, straight away that this bird was nesting 2015-12-16T00:50:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/11/26/sometimes-the-evening-light-brings-its-own-rewards/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_6371.jpgDWJ_6371https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_0257-version-22.jpgDWJ_0257 - Version 2So close I cropped the tail tip.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_02791.jpgDWJ_0279When its the only perch for miles, its the perch of choice https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_03391.jpgDWJ_0339Resplendent in the afternoon sunshinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_02171.jpgDWJ_0217Very recently fledged bird https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_0250-version-21.jpgDWJ_0250 - Version 2Where's my mouse https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_0401.jpgDWJ_0401Quiet capable of hunting on its ownhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_03231.jpgDWJ_0323Zeroed in for landinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_02311.jpgDWJ_0231Sailing on the soft breeze in the warm sunshine. That life could always be this good https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_0250-version-2.jpgDWJ_0250 - Version 2Where's my mouse!2015-11-26T06:08:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/10/12/find-jacky-winter/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_6746.jpgDWJ_6746Good luck Jacky the species is in good hands. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_6727.jpgDWJ_6727Not likely to add a wide screen tv in here.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_6722.jpgDWJ_6722Look no further https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_6705.jpgDWJ_6705Whistle while you work.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_6694.jpgDWJ_6694Now that is a pretty determined flight pattern https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_6689.jpgDWJ_6689When it came to cute, I always think Jacky must have muscled her way to the front of the quehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_6683.jpgDWJ_6683Ahh, Hello, Jacky2015-11-26T05:01:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/11/12/timmy-the-tail-less-superb-fairy-wren-episode-iv-a-new-hope/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9762.jpgDWJ_9762This is the favourite perch. He commands the area from here. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9755.jpgDWJ_9755Hey, can you hear me over there. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9748.jpgDWJ_9748Getting there. Still not a full grown tail, but, better than two weeks ago. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9746.jpgDWJ_9746"Who are you calling Short Tail?"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9726.jpgDWJ_9726Not the best angle, but you can see the tail is coming along nicelyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9718.jpgDWJ_9718Not his best angle, but you can see the tail is coming along nicely.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9710.jpgDWJ_9710He spent a lot of the morning delivering food.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9704.jpgDWJ_9704They seem to be quite busy with food delivery to the nest site. 2016-01-08T20:27:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/11/09/an-afternoon-with-petite/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9516.jpgDWJ_9516Well established now, they are able to hunt on their own. If somewhat clumsily at the moment https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9492.jpgDWJ_9492We got so friendly as to be able to make portraits. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9475.jpgDWJ_9475Fine the juvenile Red-capped Robin https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9474.jpgDWJ_9474Oh, there you are. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9452.jpgDWJ_9452The wonderful marking on the young match the scrub perfectly https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9413.jpgDWJ_9413Eat it all up or no deserthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9409.jpgDWJ_9409There you go. Lovelyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9405.jpgDWJ_9405Its a nice bug, and you'll enjoy it. Stop fussinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9372.jpgDWJ_9372This should be a mouthful for one of them https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_9355.jpgDWJ_93552015-11-10T05:09:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/11/08/the-further-adventures-of-timmy-the-tail-less-superb-fairy-wren/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1380.jpgDWJ_1380Well Hello! Tommy shows his stuff https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1751.jpgDWJ_1751Just a show of the new appendage. This by the way, is the favourite perch by far. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1746.jpgDWJ_1746Another favourite spot https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1717.jpgDWJ_1717https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1706.jpgDWJ_1706One of many well used singing perches https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1402.jpgDWJ_1402Can you hear me yet!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1374.jpgDWJ_1374Looking like the real deal now https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1359.jpgDWJ_1359Time for a song https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1341.jpgDWJ_13412015-11-08T09:21:39+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/11/03/the-ongoing-tale-of-timmy-the-tailless-superb-fairy-wren/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1056.jpgDWJ_1056Well done TImmy, a feel good story to warm my old heart. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1050.jpgDWJ_1050Yeah, I know not the most flattering of views, but. Look its a tail. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1045.jpgDWJ_1045What is that I see behind you. Oh, a tail. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1030.jpgDWJ_1030No tail, but a big voice https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_1001.jpgDWJ_1001https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dwj_0991.jpgDWJ_0991There you are. And starting to look a lot better already. 2015-11-03T09:58:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/10/28/the-charming-tale-of-timmy-the-tail-less-fairy-wren/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8775.jpgDWJ_8775Atta boy Timmy. Even without a tail, you are still the champion https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8774.jpgDWJ_8774But he is quite busy in territorial duties https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8782.jpgDWJ_8782Takes a second to grasp what has happened https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8778.jpgDWJ_8778https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8768.jpgDWJ_8768Timmy the Tail-less is however quite well vocalised https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8766.jpgDWJ_8766What is wrong with this photo? 2015-10-28T07:06:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/10/26/first-catch-your-snake-magpie-1-snake-0/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9946.jpgDWJ_9946Always feel safer when its being held down. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9969.jpgDWJ_9969Quickly consumed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_0017.jpgDWJ_0017If it moves give it a jolly good shaking. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9986.jpgDWJ_9986Hold, Rip and devour. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9940.jpgDWJ_9940When you've only a beak, sometimes you have to be clever in the pickup.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9937.jpgDWJ_9937Maggie was on the alert all the time, any movement was considered with apprehension. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9923.jpgDWJ_9923Got it. And already removed the dangerous end bit. 2015-10-26T23:11:22+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/10/25/snake-hunting-with-brown-falcon-alfred/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9564.jpgDWJ_9564Alfred and his lovely markings. Looking out over the paddock, I think he has already spotted the snake.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9541.jpgDWJ_9541Dropping into his well sited lookouthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9628.jpgDWJ_9628https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9620.jpgDWJ_9620I reckon he is grinninghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9624.jpgDWJ_9624Now for a little rest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9572.jpgDWJ_9572Ready to attackhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9573.jpgDWJ_9573One single movement. Strike, grab and lift off.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9578.jpgDWJ_9578Now to settle down for a well deserved mealhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9570.jpgDWJ_9570Pondering the right moment of attack. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_9577.jpgDWJ_9577Closest perch is the best.2015-10-25T11:52:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/10/11/standing-in-the-footsteps-of-the-great/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_1243.jpgDSC_1243And outside more food. What a great day. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_1237.jpgDSC_1237Tried really hard to get the Eastern Yellow Robin shot in. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_1233.jpgDSC_1233Each room, formerly the Stationmasters residence, made a lovely setting for the photos.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_1231.jpgDSC_1231Good food, great conversation, amazing photos. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_1222.jpgDSC_1222Geoff Park unfolds the story of the exhibition https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_1215.jpgDSC_1215Can't fit another body anywhere. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_1206.jpgDSC_1206What a grand location for an exhibitionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_1203.jpgDSC_1203Waitin' for a train. Nope. Packing the station for the opening address.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_1202.jpgDSC_1202Newstead Railway Station, now the Newstead Railway Arts Hub.2015-10-11T11:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/10/02/golden-afternoon-light-with-a-brown-falcon/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8264.jpgDWJ_8264She gets to leave with her nice mouse dinner. She has just transferred it from beak to leg for the journey back to the nest. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8235.jpgDWJ_8235Wagtail sliding down Falcon's back. A pretty well co-ordinated attack.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8227.jpgDWJ_8227Two Wagtails were among the team of harassing birds https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8197.jpgDWJ_8197Tree sitting to attract attentionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8168.jpgDWJ_8168Typical Brown Falcons upright stance.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8160.jpgDWJ_8160https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dwj_8143.jpgDWJ_8143Wing stretch in the sunshine 2015-10-11T02:38:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/06/14/right-time-right-place-or-time-and-chance-happen/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1402.jpgDWJ_1402"I said come back here, I'll get really mad!!!!". With each wing stroke the distance opens up for the Falcon's advantage. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1401.jpgDWJ_1401"Come back here." https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1399.jpgDWJ_1399Gaining speed and height with every wing stroke, the bigger birds were being left behind https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1398.jpgDWJ_1398Quick adjustment for a speedy get away. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1395.jpgDWJ_1395Realising that the game has changed the Kites close in to retrieve the prey. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1393.jpgDWJ_1393"Hey ,that's ours." https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1386.jpgDWJ_1386Target acquired, missile locked on. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1385.jpgDWJ_1385On target. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1380.jpgDWJ_1380Ready for a wing turn over and about to enter a stoop.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1365.jpgDWJ_1365Lurking on the outer edge of the paddock, this black shape came in for a close look. 2015-09-30T11:24:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/06/23/the-birds-of-kangaroo-island-a-photographic-field-guide/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/birds-of-kangaroo-island-a-photographic-field-guide.jpgBirds of Kangaroo Island A Photographic Field Guide2015-09-30T11:23:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/06/23/take-a-look-at-tom-stirrs-new-blog-site/2015-09-30T11:22:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/07/17/rockin-and-rollin-in-raptor-alley/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4063.jpgDWJ_4063First time I've ever seen a Goshawk just sitting. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4076.jpgDWJ_4076Another mouse downhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_6183.jpgDWJ_6183Taking a spell from hunting https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4129.jpgDWJ_4129When I grow up I want a nest just like this. Superb Fairy-wren sitting in a disused Magpie Lark's nest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_6404.jpgDWJ_6404Pair of Black-shouldered Kites resting together https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_6427.jpgDWJ_6427These are the bird of my youth, Sitting on a gate post https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_6551.jpgDWJ_6551Fresh catch https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_6590.jpgDWJ_6590A hard turn into the breeze https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_6212.jpgDWJ_6212Delightful to watch them in the air https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_6603.jpgDWJ_6603In bound for a tree rest2015-09-30T11:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/08/12/melton-environmental-group-blog-site/2015-09-30T11:20:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/08/12/wandering-around-in-the-long-forest/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9516.jpgDWJ_9516A bird of this elegance demand a perch all his own. This little stump seems just right for his view of his kingdom https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9504.jpgDWJ_9504A Kestrel on the power lines on the way in. This is a male, the grey-head looks amazing. The first male I've seen this season. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9521.jpgDWJ_9521After following a lot of calls we finally managed a good view of Mr Scarlet https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9514.jpgDWJ_9514Carpark Monitor. This lovely bird seems to have no fear of interacting with the human kind https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9557.jpgDWJ_9557There is a huge dam in the area, and just one Wood Duck to enjoy it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9528.jpgDWJ_9528The piping call of these birds is always a call to a photo challenge. White-throated Treecreeper deciding where to jump to next. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9522.jpgDWJ_9522When you are as bashful as this lass, a distant photo is as good as it gets https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_5859.jpgDWJ_5859All coloured up and already bossing about a small clan of helpers. 2015-09-30T11:20:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/09/02/getting-an-early-start-on-spring/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2002.jpgDWJ_2002Its all bound together with spider web which she brings in around her beak, head and wings. Its then a matter of wiping it all into the correct place. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_1969.jpgDWJ_1969The importance of each piece is pondered before she lays it in place https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_1948.jpgDWJ_1948The site inspector came by to offer some food topup, and to handle any technical questions. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_1942.jpgDWJ_1942All in a day's work.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_1934.jpgDWJ_1934Playing hide-n-seek, she really didn't want to disclose where the nest was located. 2015-09-30T11:18:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/09/17/alan-hartup-a-selection-of-nature-photographs/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/curly-show.jpgCurly show2015-09-30T11:18:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/08/31/wheres-the-site-what-happened-to-birds-as-poetry/2015-09-30T11:16:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/09/02/something-old-some-thing-new/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_6371.jpgDWJ_63712015-09-30T11:14:46+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/09/21/wandering-in-woodlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4649.jpgDWJ_4649Look, its raining https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4638.jpgDWJ_4638How about I pose here by the spider web. Yes, but turn around a bit more. Oh.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4630.jpgDWJ_4630Always a pleasure to find a Pardalote https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4612.jpgDWJ_4612Our very smallest bird. A Weebill.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4580.jpgDWJ_4580Rufous Whistler Femalehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4578.jpgDWJ_4578Eeee Chong https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4571.jpgDWJ_4571Shining Bronze Cuckoohttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4524.jpgDWJ_4524It certainly gives a great look at the wing patterning https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4516.jpgDWJ_4516Wing over action. Seems to me that its main purpose is hunting to perhaps scare insects into moving https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4498.jpgDWJ_4498They always seem to be able to take that little bit of extra time to pose the best possible way2015-09-30T11:13:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/09/11/one-day-in-the-sunshine/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_6926.jpgDWJ_6926"Hold still will you, we are going to be on Wordpress, and I don't want to mess it up. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_6917.jpgDWJ_6917What's that I see, oh, just another mouse dinnerhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_6899.jpgDWJ_6899Mouse eye view of the male leaving for a hunt https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_6879.jpgDWJ_6879Ahhh so that is where you are working https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_6878.jpgDWJ_6878Where is the nest again? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_6864.jpgDWJ_6864Well fed, its time to get on with the important house renovations https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_6837.jpgDWJ_6837He followed her back to the feeding perch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_6820.jpgDWJ_6820Alley Oop, Black-shouldered Kite style. 2015-09-30T10:59:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/09/30/working-in-the-early-morning-mists/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_5314.jpgDWJ_5314https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_5102.jpgDWJ_5102Whistling Kite, waiting for the fog to lifthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_5145.jpgDWJ_5145More high key. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_5140.jpgDWJ_5140Game of hide and seek https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_5177.jpgDWJ_5177High Key Wren https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_5225.jpgDWJ_5225The dramatic pose as the sun broke throughhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_5373.jpgDWJ_5373A party mouse, bringing its own streamer decorations to the event https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_5245.jpgDWJ_5245To wing. Brown Falcon on a mission2015-10-01T10:47:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/09/22/mousing-with-kalav-the-brave/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4780.jpgDWJ_4780https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4845.jpgDWJ_4845Oh, Kitty, where are you, Kitty, Kitty. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4835.jpgDWJ_4835Tucking up the mouse https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4832.jpgDWJ_4832One foot technique https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4831.jpgDWJ_4831At lift offhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_4824.jpgDWJ_4824Steadying in the wind was a real effort https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/black-shouldered-kite-mousing-with-kalav-the-brave.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite- Mousing with Kalav-the BraveOn target2015-09-22T10:47:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/09/06/with-great-opportunity-comes-great-responsibility/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2071.jpgDWJ_2071https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2088.jpgDWJ_2088https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2087.jpgDWJ_2087https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2101.jpgDWJ_2101https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2103.jpgDWJ_2103https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2110.jpgDWJ_2110https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2117.jpgDWJ_2117https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2137.jpgDWJ_2137https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2134.jpgDWJ_2134https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_22511.jpgDWJ_22512015-09-07T03:04:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/09/03/tip-toeing-round-nesting-sites/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2251.jpgDWJ_2251And the site supervisor arrives on time with morning tea. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2245.jpgDWJ_2245Pondering where to put the widescreen tv? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2237.jpgDWJ_2237Even a bit of decorationhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2221.jpgDWJ_2221Choice little bits needed to fill in spaces https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2208.jpgDWJ_2208Its all held together with cobweb which is wiped from beak, head and wings. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2206.jpgDWJ_2206That designers eyehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2200.jpgDWJ_2200Each piece is carefully set in place.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2190.jpgDWJ_2190Nestling nicely among the bark and sheltered by some wattle https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2181.jpgDWJ_2181She always takes a different approach to the sitehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dwj_2178.jpgDWJ_2178Gathering materials2015-09-03T07:51:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/08/31/breakfast-bring-your-own-shrike-tit-style/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_2059.jpgDWJ_2059Well worth all the hard work. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_2057.jpgDWJ_2057There that looks tasty. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_2055.jpgDWJ_2055Took a bit of work to get the grub exposed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_2047.jpgDWJ_2047I have no idea how it knows that there is a grub inside that branch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_2029.jpgDWJ_2029There must be something down there somewhere. (and there was)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_2028.jpgDWJ_2028 Nothing in this bit. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_2026.jpgDWJ_2026Be aware of those pincer like jaws that can trim branches in a snap. 2015-09-02T05:18:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/08/17/overcast-day-around-lake-borrie-at-the-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9882.jpgJumping for joy.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_99111.jpgDid I mention putting all the feathers back in place.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9956.jpgHow they manage to put all those feathers back in place still amazes mehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9935.jpgBusy feeding on the mudflat, a Red-necked Stinthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_5893.jpgMr Grey-head came by for a visithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_0010.jpgJuvenile White-bellied Sea-eagle landing at a distancehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_0087.jpgWhite-faced Heron at touch downhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_0068.jpgTry as I might, she was just too fast for me in the overcast weatherhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9911.jpgFeatured Image -- 40042015-08-17T10:14:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/08/13/pacific-gull-hunting/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9750.jpgDWJ_9750https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9797.jpgDWJ_9797https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9791.jpgDWJ_9791https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9765.jpgDWJ_9765https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9758.jpgDWJ_9758https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9798.jpgDWJ_9798Well pleased as the squiggly bits go down. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9772.jpgDWJ_9772https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9777.jpgDWJ_97772015-08-13T11:58:15+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/08/09/passing-time-with-inflight-shots/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9240.jpgDWJ_9240Had a spot of sunshine to brighten up the dayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9249.jpgDWJ_9249Followed by another Creastie https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9244.jpgDWJ_9244Crested Pigeon on the wing https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9284.jpgDWJ_9284The male on a mission. He has been told in no uncertain terms what the requirements for a snack are. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9349.jpgDWJ_9349Oh, and Mr Grey-head just had to come and see what I was upto. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9370.jpgDWJ_9370Fantail Cuckoo, first I've seen at WTP https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9374.jpgDWJ_9374Fantail Cuckoo, airborne https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9323.jpgDWJ_9323Australian Magpiehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dwj_9312.jpgDWJ_9312Crested Pigeon 2015-08-09T07:19:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/07/10/aint-it-good-to-know-youve-got-a-friend/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5850.jpgDWJ_5850Just about to settle down for a fine breakfast and...https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5853.jpgDWJ_5853the neighbours drop in to help themselves https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5858.jpgDWJ_5858https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5864.jpgDWJ_5864Feathers fly as it settles down for a meal.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5917.jpgDWJ_5917I changed position to the other side of the lake. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5930.jpgDWJ_5930Further round to get the perspective. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5889.jpgDWJ_5889https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5894.jpgDWJ_58942015-07-10T12:52:47+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/07/08/purple-crowned-lorikeets/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5601.jpgDWJ_5601https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5625.jpgDWJ_5625https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5692.jpgDWJ_5692https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5707.jpgDWJ_5707https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5734.jpgDWJ_5734What is the Little Lorikeet doing in here. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5797.jpgDWJ_57972015-07-08T12:20:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/07/06/black-falcons-up-close-and-personal/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5325.jpgDWJ_5325Wow, where did that come from.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5327.jpgDWJ_5327Black-shouldered Kite valiantly defending its hunting area, (and its nesting area too),https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5333.jpgDWJ_5333Hapless Little Raven hopelessly outclassed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5354.jpgDWJ_5354The dynamic duo https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5390.jpgDWJ_5390Coming round for the first run. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5401.jpgDWJ_5401Games across the paddocks https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5417.jpgDWJ_5417Low down and fast https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5419.jpgDWJ_5419Awesome speed https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5429.jpgDWJ_5429Wonderful wing show on a close pass https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5433.jpgDWJ_5433The beaut afternoon light dressed the bird so well. 2015-07-06T22:08:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/07/04/the-curious-tale-of-the-clever-kestrel/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5052-1.jpgDWJ_5052 (1)On the fence on the far side of the road, actually I think she is inspecting for likely hiding places. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5018.jpgDWJ_5018Inbound. She swung past me to land on the next closest post https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5031.jpgDWJ_5031Sitting over the prey. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5042.jpgDWJ_5042Sitting close, and alert https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5058.jpgDWJ_5058and down from the fence to the grass https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5063.jpgDWJ_5063With a hop, step and hop, looking for the right hiding place https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5064.jpgDWJ_5064Now you see it. Now you don't. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5069.jpgDWJ_5069Time for a bit of a preen and clean. I also suspect that it was time to 'remap' the area so she knew where the mouse was located. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_5074.jpgDWJ_5074A hunting we will go. A quick glance back to be sure its all well. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_2997.jpgDWJ_2997Carefully placed hard up against the edge to keep it hidden from all but the most inquisitive. 2015-07-06T09:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/07/02/just-a-little-bit-of-drama/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4556.jpgDWJ_4556One of the advantages of the Office is being able to view almost looking out on the bird. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4559.jpgDWJ_4559Lovely dark plumage on this bird. ( a Juvenile perhaps)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4561.jpgDWJ_4561Gotcha https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4562.jpgDWJ_4562The lower bird has passed right by to take the underside position https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4567.jpgDWJ_4567Looks dangerous but no contact was made https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4597.jpgDWJ_4597Taking a rest in the sunshine in a tree right across the river plain. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4578.jpgDWJ_4578Spiralling down from a position of height. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4569.jpgDWJ_4569Keep up slow coach https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4565.jpgDWJ_4565Making a circuit for another pass https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dwj_4566.jpgDWJ_4566Much turning and twisting at close quarters 2015-07-02T12:00:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/06/22/dull-day-at-the-beach/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2382.jpgDWJ_2382Nothing like a snack after lunch https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2407.jpgDWJ_2407Clever technique for tough food. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2436.jpgDWJ_2436Bombs away. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2444.jpgDWJ_2444Whiffling down to the food below https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2446.jpgDWJ_2446Now to enjoy a nice snack after all that hard work https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2455.jpgDWJ_2455If at first it doesn't break. Try again https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2466.jpgDWJ_2466Oh, let me take a closer look https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2484.jpgDWJ_2484Lining up in the breeze for a run for the goodies https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2487.jpgDWJ_2487Low over the rocks, riding on the strong north wind, the Kite made its first pass at snatching the food. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2493.jpgDWJ_2493"Its so easy to catch a gull sleeping on the job". 2015-06-23T12:45:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/06/18/take-water-add-robins-instant-enjoyment/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1819.jpgDWJ_1819Out the window of the car shot. He is on the roadside verge. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1830.jpgDWJ_1830Exciting to have several birds hunting together https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1844.jpgDWJ_1844I know why I'm here, but what are you doing? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1859.jpgDWJ_1859The concrete culvert offered both a hunting perch and the opportunity for food in the ditchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1854.jpgDWJ_1854Any perch in a stormhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1932.jpgDWJ_1932Well it might not be a rock, but this Petroica looks the part. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1960.jpgDWJ_1960This one skipped down the grass verge until it was so close I couldn't get focus. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1935.jpgDWJ_1935One of the many females that were out in the paddock area https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1993.jpgDWJ_1993Look what I got! https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_2019.jpgDWJ_2019Relaxed enough to accept our presence 2015-06-19T07:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/06/16/close-encounters-of-the-brown-falcon-kind/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1621.jpgDWJ_1621https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1590.jpgDWJ_1590A quick wing adjustment to keep the trajectory speed https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1580.jpgDWJ_1580Still working its way down the tree line https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1577.jpgDWJ_1577Re-adjusting its trajectory with some body twisting, but the head stays horizontal. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1573.jpgDWJ_1573Inspite of the huge turn forces, it manages to keep the head level https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1604.jpgDWJ_1604Job done, across the paddock for the next adventure https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1596.jpgDWJ_1596Pulling up to gain some height https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1585.jpgDWJ_1585Out of the tree line and running directly toward me.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1588.jpgDWJ_1588Already its looking for the next move out of the dive. 2015-06-18T01:19:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/06/09/the-tale-of-the-hapless-little-eagle/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0756.jpgDWJ_0756https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0751.jpgDWJ_0751https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0749.jpgDWJ_0749https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0739.jpgDWJ_0739https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0737.jpgDWJ_0737https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0736.jpgDWJ_0736https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0732.jpgDWJ_0732https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0727.jpgDWJ_07272015-06-10T02:07:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/06/07/wandering-around-serendip/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1832.jpgWhite-bellied Sea-eagleWhite-bellied Sea-eaglehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1813.jpgBush Stone-curlew. Or sometimes called Bush ThickneeBush Stone-curlew. Or sometimes called Bush Thickneehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1795.jpgFreckled Duck PortraitFreckled Duck Portraithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1778.jpgI would never get this close in the wildI would never get this close in the wildhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1760.jpgBuff-banded Rail in actionBuff-banded Rail in actionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1693.jpgMissed the wing tips, I've got to be more carefulMissed the wing tips, I've got to be more carefulhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1684.jpgInflght, they have a most beautiful wing actionInflght, they have a most beautiful wing actionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1678.jpgThe leader of the welcoming committeeThe leader of the welcoming committee2015-06-07T11:27:39+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/06/02/penny-up-close-and-personal/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0131.jpgPenny in soft light2015-06-02T11:36:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/06/01/meet-penny-the-pink-robin-a-gallery-for-your-enjoyment/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0009.jpgPenny the Pink RobinI think she enjoyed the warming sunshine as much as we did.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0027.jpgPenny the Pink RobinMeet Penny, a bird that has indeed stolen my heart https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0029.jpgPenny the Pink RobinWing turnshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0033.jpgPenny the Pink RobinAt 2 metres away it's hard not to make portraits https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1301.jpgPenny the Pink RobinWindy days bring out special moments https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1314.jpgPenny the Pink RobinIt may not be apparent, but she is actually leaning backward on her tail https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1329.jpgPenny the Pink RobinPenny the Garden Bird https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_1370.jpgPenny the Pink RobinThere is something particularly heart stealing by a bird that is happy to sit close by and invite you to share some time. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0149.jpgPenny the Pink RobinOne of many worms that she retrieved out of the soggy roadway https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dwj_0183.jpgPenny the Pink RobinFluffed up against the cold wind2015-06-01T12:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/05/31/well-are-you-feeling-lucky-punk-go-ahead-make-my-day/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_8298.jpgAnd just what do you photographers think you're up to? Do you want some of the action too?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_8334.jpgWings tucked in tight, the speed is awesome.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_8295.jpgSpot has the trajectory of the Falcon worked out, and is already heading that way.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_8293.jpgClose pass, but now the Falcon is cautious.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_8294.jpgC'mon, just a little closer. Those big long legs are swinging up and are spring loaded.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_8285.jpgSpot swings out to make the Falcon pull out of its attack.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_8292.jpgAh that odds are better now, Two on to one. Any more?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_8291.jpgSo are you feeling lucky, Punk?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_8284-version-2.jpgGo ahead make my day!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_8283.jpgFeatured Image -- 36142015-05-31T11:49:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/05/21/on-a-wing-and-a/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_7908.jpgInbound #8 At moment of touchdown. The male is visible abovehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_7909.jpgInbound #9 Nicely settled she calls to him.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/black-kite-throwing-off-speed.jpgInbound #4 It takes a lot of twisting and turning to reduce that speed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_7901.jpgInbound #5 Still twisting to lose speedhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_7903.jpgInbound #6 All lined up for the shot through the trees.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_7907.jpgInbound #7. She is much to fast fro me against the backdrophttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_7822.jpgShe is trying to encourage him to come down.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_7898.jpgInbound #1 Running on a strong tail windhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_7899.jpgInbound #2 Ready to go from flat out, to landing speedhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj_7900.jpgInbound #3 Starting her slowdown procedure2015-05-21T11:01:06+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/05/19/enjoying-the-early-sunshine-at-the-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj6208.jpgThat early morning sunshine gives a richness to the wing markingshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj6209-version-2.jpgI'm always impressed to see how they can turn and keep the head horizontal. Great presence.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj6280.jpgMy Mate Rodger does the best Swallow inflight. Me, its all a learning experiencehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj6335.jpgThe ultimate in takeaway. This Whistling Kite has secured the internal organs from a Black Swan carcass (probably a fox kill)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj6176-version-2.jpgThis little dude is always on the post near the Little River outflow.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj6194-version-2.jpgWhistling Kite on Approach.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj6195-1.jpgSafe and securely landed.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj6196-version-2.jpgTime to fold up the big wingshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj6453.jpgFeatured Image -- 35902015-05-19T11:27:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/05/19/werribee-wagtails-visit-melton-our-may-newsletter/2015-05-19T10:30:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/05/09/oh-its-just-a-simple-silver-gull/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj6112.jpg_DWJ61122015-05-10T04:15:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/05/01/2015-the-boys-are-back-in-town/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj-1505-01-_dwj6564.jpgDWJ-1505-01-_DWJ6564Even though he's much further away, and I've had to nail a big crop, you can see his wider turn on the red chest feathers. Besides he has a much more imposing look in this one. I think, if it works that way, that he is the dominant male. The others always seem to take cue from him.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj-1505-01-_dwj6561.jpgDWJ-1505-01-_DWJ65612015-05-06T05:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/05/06/werribee-wagtails-at-melton-on-a-weather-challenged-day/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj59341.jpgOne of three that decided they could sit in the most unprotected tree in the area and wait out the storm. They gave up before the photograpaher.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/gang-gang-pair-avoiding-the-weather1.jpgFind of the day. These Gang-gangs were clever enough to find a pretty dry roost, and just sleep the day away.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj58771.jpgNeighbourhood clean up crew. Picked up the scrap bread and ran.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj58591.jpgCute as pie Grey Tealhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj58311.jpgWho is that masked man?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj58931.jpgFeatured Image -- 3571https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj58261.jpgLooking for that special birdhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwj58451.jpgAustralasian Grebe. All fluffed up, head tucked down and riding out the waves on the lake2015-05-06T05:26:11+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/06/welcome-return-flame-robinds-and-scarlet-robins-in-the-forest/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj1131.jpgEastern Shrike-titEastern Shrike-tit hard at work on a lovely lunch time snack.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj113.jpgdwj113https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj111.jpgFemale Scarlet RobinFemale Scarlet Robin. The first female Scarlet I've clocked for 2012. 2015-05-01T10:37:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/30/just-when-i-thought-id-seen-it-all/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-30-_dwj6410.jpgDWJ-1504-30-_DWJ6410https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-30-_dwj6407.jpgDWJ-1504-30-_DWJ64072015-05-01T07:22:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/29/five-of-the-most-exciting-moments-of-my-life/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-29-_dwj6104.jpgDWJ-1504-29-_DWJ61042015-04-30T11:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/28/woodlands-historic-park-on-a-wet-day/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-26-_dwj5587.jpgLooking for me? A female Flame Robinhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-26-_dwj5600.jpgOh, there you are. Still being territorial, this male Flame Robin is still in full song, despite the weather.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-26-_dwj55281.jpgMr Elegance. A real pleasure to work with. I'd love to have the time to put in with this bird as I'm already in his confidence scope.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-26-_dwj5596.jpghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-26-_dwj5503.jpgMy old mate, Will.I.Am O'Scarlet. I remember when he first came into the forest as a juvenile,and I mistook him for a female. His story is on the early days of the blog.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-26-_dwj5518.jpgJuvenile, at work on her wardrobe. Good to see the successful nestings.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_dnzgautoenhance07.jpgPeter the Princehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_dnzgautoenhance12.jpgAlways the regal look. Now well moulted into his winter ensemble.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-26-_dwj5486.jpgPetite, such a small bird. I've never seen a female that is a mere wisp of a birdhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_dnzgautoenhance10.jpgFeatured Image -- 35342015-04-28T10:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/26/red-capped-robin-male-just-in-case-you-begin-to-think-im-a-one-bird-wonder/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1504-26-_dwj5528.jpgDWJ-1504-26-_DWJ55282015-04-27T02:32:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/24/flame-robin-male-point-cook/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_5364.jpgDWJ_53642015-04-24T12:22:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/19/dust-dancing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_33971.jpgDSC_3397https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_3409.jpgDSC_3409https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_3410.jpgDSC_3410https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_33911.jpgDSC_3391https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_33921.jpgDSC_3392https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_33941.jpgDSC_3394https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_3397.jpgDSC_3397https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_3402.jpgDSC_3402https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_3407.jpgDSC_3407https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_3408.jpgDSC_34082015-04-23T11:43:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/19/red-capped-plover-in-high-key/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4516-version-2.jpgDWJ_4516 - Version 2Red-capped Plover, female. Several of these working on the mudflats on the most overcast of days. 2015-04-23T11:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/20/the-well-travelled-tern/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4719.jpgDWJ_4719https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj9601.jpg_DWJ9601https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-07-_dwj8924.jpgDWJ-1404-07-_DWJ8924https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4863.jpgDWJ_4863https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj9544.jpg_DWJ9544https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-07-_dwj85601.jpgDWJ-1404-07-_DWJ8560https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-07-_dwj8611.jpgDWJ-1404-07-_DWJ8611https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-07-_dwj8751.jpgDWJ-1404-07-_DWJ8751https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4727.jpgDWJ_4727https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj9561.jpg_DWJ95612015-04-23T11:42:13+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/23/werribee-wag-tales-april-2015/2015-04-24T11:42:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/23/flame-robin-male-wintering-over-at-eynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_5198-version-2.jpgDWJ_5198 - Version 22015-04-24T11:43:11+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/19/lake-louise/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lake-louise-03-small2.jpgLake Louise2015-04-19T12:03:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/18/willie-wagtail/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4921-version-2.jpgDWJ_4921 - Version 22015-04-23T11:05:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/18/site-disclaimer/2015-04-23T11:03:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/18/wandering-with-werribee-wagtails-at-western-treatment-plant-on-a-rainy-day/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-07-_dwj8560.jpgWhite-winged Black Tern. Think this to be the marking of a juvenilehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-07-_dwj9013.jpgWhite-winged Black Tern, and the pock marks in the water are wind driven rain.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-07-_dwj8345.jpgWonderfully marbled chest on this Brown Falconhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-07-_dwj8482.jpgWhite-winged Black Terns The darker one is still in breeding plumagehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-07-_dwj8281.jpgCommon Greenshank at "The Spit"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-07-_dwj8320.jpgWhy do Brown Falcons always throw away from the photographer?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/white-bellied-sea-eagle-in-the-rain.jpgFeatured Image -- 34542015-04-18T10:37:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/17/white-winged-black-tern/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4690.jpgDWJ_46902015-04-17T12:19:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/17/welcoming-back-the-flame-robins/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_3479.jpgWestern Treatment Planthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/flame-robin-winter-vistor.jpgPoint Cook Malehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/flame-robin-wintering-over.jpgPoint Cook Coastal Parkhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_3460-version-2.jpgWestern Treatment Planthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_3471.jpgWestern Treatment Planthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-03-dsc_2485.jpgAt Werribee River Park. Oh, there you are.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-03-dsc_2619.jpgOne of three males we found at the Werribee River Parkhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj-1404-06-dsc_2648.jpgPoint Cook Coastal Park. Female in the shadehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_34531.jpgFeatured Image -- 34382015-04-17T11:26:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/16/few-changes-in-birds-as-poetry-blogsville/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4412-version-2.jpgDWJ_4412 - Version 22015-04-16T12:54:49+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/16/walking-at-woodlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4346.jpgThis one has a sowing of the Apricot wash that my old friend Primrose used to show.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4407.jpgJuvenile hunting on its ownhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4408.jpgJust to show that Apricot wash again.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4259.jpgScarlet Robin, malehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4239.jpgScarlet Robin, femalehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4317.jpgPetite, the smallest Red-capped Robin I've ever worked with.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4320.jpgPetite showing here new feathers and rich red cap.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4333.jpgPeter the Prince. Now fully moulted in for winterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4222.jpgFeisty as ever, Grey Fantailhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dwj_4306.jpgFantailed Cuckoo A bit late in the season methinks2015-04-16T12:10:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/04/15/diamond-firetails-at-eynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1404-01-dsc_2437.jpgDWJ-1404-01-DSC_2437These two worked as a double act to get the most from the seed heads https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1404-01-dsc_2412.jpgDWJ-1404-01-DSC_2412Diamond Firetailhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1404-01-dsc_2378.jpgDWJ-1404-01-DSC_2378Each time the golfing trolleys went by, the birds popped back into the safety of the trees. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1404-01-dsc_2362.jpgDWJ-1404-01-DSC_2362https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1404-01-dsc_2345.jpgDWJ-1404-01-DSC_2345Much softer mottled tones https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1404-01-dsc_2330.jpgDWJ-1404-01-DSC_2330https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1404-01-dsc_2258.jpgDWJ-1404-01-DSC_2258https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1404-01-dsc_2249.jpgDWJ-1404-01-DSC_2249Mr Alert. Watching an approaching golf dude. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1404-01-dsc_2222.jpgDWJ-1404-01-DSC_2222https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1404-01-dsc_2180.jpgDWJ-1404-01-DSC_2180Just in case you thought I was laying down on the job. We did locate a Speckled Warbler. Best shot so far. Sigh!2015-04-16T07:54:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/03/02/everybody-needs-a-hobby/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc0219.jpg_DSC0219Swinging in, the wing feathers are working overtime https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc0218.jpg_DSC0218Picking up speed https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc0217.jpg_DSC0217Another turn https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc0216.jpg_DSC0216Whatever was down there would have been in moral fear. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc0215.jpg_DSC0215Away we go down the reeds again.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc0214.jpg_DSC0214Making a sharp banking turn for another run down the reed bed https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc0213.jpg_DSC0213Up and out and turn https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc0212.jpg_DSC0212First run along the water line.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc0210.jpg_DSC0210Wings tucked back for extra speed https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc0209.jpg_DSC0209Inbound. The jet fighter approach.2015-03-12T04:28:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/02/05/just-like-meeting-old-friends/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1401-05-dwj-1401-05-_dwj6388.jpgDWJ-1401-05-DWJ-1401-05-_DWJ6388Jacky Winter on a pose. This is my Eynesbury friend, but though it fitted here too.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1401-22-dwj-1401-22-_dwj6818.jpgDWJ-1401-22-DWJ-1401-22-_DWJ6818White-throated Treecreeper. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1401-22-dwj-1401-22-_dwj6825.jpgDWJ-1401-22-DWJ-1401-22-_DWJ6825White-throated Treecreeperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1401-22-dwj-1401-22-_dwj6887.jpgDWJ-1401-22-DWJ-1401-22-_DWJ6887Somehwhere in there is a male Scarlet Robin, just waiting to get out.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1401-22-dwj-1401-22-_dwj6918.jpgDWJ-1401-22-DWJ-1401-22-_DWJ6918Lovely to see these birds are back in residence.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dwj-1401-22-dwj-1401-22-_dwj6963.jpgDWJ-1401-22-DWJ-1401-22-_DWJ6963Big wing stretch for a young bird 2015-02-06T06:13:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/01/11/the-way-of-jacky-winter/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dwj-1401-05-_dwj6496-version-2.jpgDWJ-1401-05-_DWJ6496 - Version 2Food pass part one.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dwj-1401-05-_dwj6267-version-2.jpgDWJ-1401-05-_DWJ6267 - Version 2Just out of the nest and food arrives. Good deal this. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dwj-1401-11-_dwj6605-version-2.jpgDWJ-1401-11-_DWJ6605 - Version 2The young also are working on the ground. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dwj-1400-00-_dwj6498-version-2.jpgDWJ-1400-00-_DWJ6498 - Version 2Food pass complete https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dwj-1401-11-_dwj6572-version-2.jpgDWJ-1401-11-_DWJ6572 - Version 2The parent spends quite a bit of time just sitting with the young one. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dwj-1401-11-_dwj6703-version-2.jpgDWJ-1401-11-_DWJ6703 - Version 2Ah, more foodhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dwj-1401-11-_dwj6628-version-2.jpgDWJ-1401-11-_DWJ6628 - Version 2Here's why they can be hard to see, prefect colour harmony.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dwj-1401-05-_dwj6264-version-2.jpgDWJ-1401-05-_DWJ6264 - Version 2The empty nesthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dwj-1401-11-_dwj6776-version-2.jpgDWJ-1401-11-_DWJ6776 - Version 2All fluffed up in the cold https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dwj-1401-11-_dwj6622-version-2.jpgDWJ-1401-11-_DWJ6622 - Version 2Here comes breakfast 2015-01-20T03:56:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2015/01/02/2014-in-review/2015-01-02T08:04:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/12/29/a-really-hard-working-family/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-29-_dwj5056-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-29-_DWJ5056 - Version 2A big wing stretch in between feed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-29-_dwj4996-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-29-_DWJ4996 - Version 2More food. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-29-_dwj5115-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-29-_DWJ5115 - Version 2Those little wings that will work so hard for a life time are just beginning to develop. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-29-_dwj5132-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-29-_DWJ5132 - Version 2Well able to move about they show how small the nest really is. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-29-_dwj5137-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-29-_DWJ5137 - Version 2RIght, who ordered the big grasshopper? Me, me. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-29-_dwj5144-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-29-_DWJ5144 - Version 2Open Wide. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-29-_dwj5271-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-29-_DWJ5271 - Version 2Mum speeds in with another mealhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-29-_dwj5297-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-29-_DWJ5297 - Version 2Rules of the nest. If your are going to do a wing practice flight, don't whack your brother in the face. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-29-_dwj5349-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-29-_DWJ5349 - Version 2Mum had plenty of food for the little ones https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-29-_dwj5396-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-29-_DWJ5396 - Version 2That Speckled Warbler.2015-01-02T08:00:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/12/24/the-amazing-ways-of-the-bird-world/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-24-_dwj4646-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-24-_DWJ4646 - Version 2One of a number of "helper' males, who where not at all pleased with my presence near the fledglings.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-24-_dwj4568-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-24-_DWJ4568 - Version 2Thanks Mum https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-24-_dwj4406-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-24-_DWJ4406 - Version 2Jacky Winter on a hunting trip. My first sight of the bird. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-24-_dwj4639-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-24-_DWJ4639 - Version 2Speckled Warbler.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-24-_dwj4475-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-24-_DWJ4475 - Version 2Open wide and I'll pop it in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-24-_dwj4432-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-24-_DWJ4432 - Version 2What's this. A nest? Two young nestlings snuggled down in the 'nest' https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-24-_dwj4458-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-24-_DWJ4458 - Version 2She watched over them for quite awhile after each feed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-24-_dwj4520-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-24-_DWJ4520 - Version 2Lots of food needed for them to growhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-24-_dwj4445-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-24-_DWJ4445 - Version 2Proud Mum(?) comes to check on her brood.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-24-_dwj4666-version-2.jpgDWJ-1412-24-_DWJ4666 - Version 2Recently fledged Superb Blue Wrens. Look at the tiny tails.2014-12-24T09:04:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/12/19/hauling-around-the-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dj0212.jpgdj0212Its not obvious, but the Black winged Stilt is moving the Red-necked Avocet along. No room in this pool. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dj0215.jpgdj0215Really soft light helped the Spoonbill shots. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dj0214.jpgdj0214"Is she nesting?" No, afraid not. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dj0213.jpgdj0213Always enjoy the flight control of the Silver Gull.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dj0217.jpgdj0217A Wagtail sees of a Brown Falcon https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dj0216.jpgdj0216The tide was a bit slow turning and these birds were anxiously waiting for the mudflats to be exposed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dj0219.jpgdj0219Little wings that have flown so farhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dj0218.jpgdj0218Whiskered Tern at touch down https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dj0221.jpgdj0221You don't mess with the big guy. For some reason the Geese were not welcome in his pond https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dj0220.jpgdj0220Pied Oystercatcher on final approach2014-12-19T10:26:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/12/18/a-day-at-enynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-18-dsc_3572.jpgDWJ-1412-18-DSC_3572https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-18-dsc_3578.jpgDWJ-1412-18-DSC_3578Always a treat in the early morning sunshine. The red eye is the mark of a female. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-18-dsc_3614.jpgDWJ-1412-18-DSC_3614Showing off those long Treecreeping claws https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-18-dsc_3619.jpgDWJ-1412-18-DSC_3619Eynesbury may well be the world's hub for Brown Treecreepers https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-18-dsc_3651.jpgDWJ-1412-18-DSC_3651The most delightful of birds, a Jacky Winter who hunted around our sit spot. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-18-dsc_3670.jpgDWJ-1412-18-DSC_3670I may be tiny, but one day I'll grow up to be a real Wagtail. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-18-dsc_3698.jpgDWJ-1412-18-DSC_3698https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-18-dsc_3710.jpgDWJ-1412-18-DSC_3710Yes we did see the elusive Speckled Warbler, actually saw a pair. But.... https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-18-dsc_3741.jpgDWJ-1412-18-DSC_3741Not only does he make the most magnificent tune, he looks a treat preening. Rufous Whistler, male.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dwj-1412-18-dsc_3769.jpgDWJ-1412-18-DSC_3769When I first spotted this I was all excited I thought it might be a Rufous Fantail, but no, its a juvenile Grey.2014-12-18T10:03:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/11/12/werribee-wag-tales-november-2014/2014-11-12T23:30:28+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/11/12/the-forest-gradually-quietly-and-lovingly-reveals-its-secrets/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dwj-1411-07-dsc_8857.jpgDWJ-1411-07-DSC_8857Snack two.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dwj-1411-07-dsc_8794.jpgDWJ-1411-07-DSC_8794Snack one https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dwj-1411-06-dsc_7944.jpgDWJ-1411-06-DSC_7944Bright and beautiful https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dwj-1411-06-dsc_7738.jpgDWJ-1411-06-DSC_7738They are hard to see as they meld into the colour scheme https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dwj-1411-07-dsc_8933.jpgDWJ-1411-07-DSC_8933How cool. A magpie just had to check out where we'd had breakfast. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dwj-1411-09-dsc_9271.jpgDWJ-1411-09-DSC_9271Doesn't get much easier than sitting in the sun https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dwj-1411-09-dsc_9286.jpgDWJ-1411-09-DSC_9286She is quite interested in a small hollow in a tree above https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dwj-1411-10-dsc_9545.jpgDWJ-1411-10-DSC_9545Gotta think they are relaxed when they bath and dry off on the branch next to me.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dwj-1411-10-dsc_9503.jpgDWJ-1411-10-DSC_9503This is the male, he is much more turquoise https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dwj-1411-10-dsc_9574.jpgDWJ-1411-10-DSC_9574This is the female, as she has the more Emerald colours 2014-12-07T07:01:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/10/28/the-latest-bumper-edition-of-werribee-wag-tales-the-warrnambool-adventure-is-now-ready-for-reading/2014-10-29T12:20:49+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/10/27/counting-birds-at-mt-rothwell-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5499.jpgDSC_5499A couple of the number of Rainbow Bee-eaters we located. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5483.jpgDSC_5483Sacred Kingfisherhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5565.jpgDSC_5565That's a nice scarf do yo think it would suit me? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5553.jpgDSC_5553Now how close can you get. Well in this case closer than the shortest focus distance. This bird had absolutely no fear of the humans https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5567.jpgDSC_5567Mr An Onymous and friend. Carefully taken to keep the masked man's identity secret.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5503.jpgDSC_5503Another view of "old Glenrown' movie set on site https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5529.jpgDSC_5529Meet Fluffy the Emu 2014-11-12T07:38:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/10/21/down-at-the-gannet-colony-point-danger-victoria/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_43501.jpgDSC_4350Closer view https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4354.jpgDSC_4354Bonding with the pair.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5224.jpgDSC_5224Being so close to these elegant birds in spite of the weather was simply awe-inspiring and entertaining. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5070.jpgDSC_5070This one favoured the long distance air runner technique https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5061.jpgDSC_5061Sometimes it takes two shakes https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_5060.jpgDSC_5060After sitting for so long a bit of shaking gets everything back in place.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4959.jpgDSC_4959Just back from Masters, with some house redecoration. (Masters is a local hardware supplier) https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4918.jpgDSC_4918A little bit of house upkeep.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4868.jpgDSC_4868This one looks a bit lost. "I'm sure she's down there somewhere!"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4811.jpgDSC_4811What impressed me was the ability to drop down on to just there right few sq cms2014-10-25T10:39:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/10/20/down-to-the-gannet-colony-at-portland-part-1/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4349.jpgDSC_4349This bird has just landed and grasps the neck of the sitting one. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4201.jpgDSC_4201Brown Falcon and wind turbine. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4209.jpgDSC_4209Every now and then a drop of sunshine overwhelmed the overcast https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4206.jpgDSC_4206Sitting together before changing nesting duties. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4214.jpgDSC_4214Wing show.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4269.jpgDSC_4269They were either against a dark sky or a dark sea. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4438.jpgDSC_4438Territory Dispute, "That's my spot. Go find your own 2 square centimetres." The hapless bird moved. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4350.jpgDSC_4350Mutual bill stroking between pairs as the mate flies in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4478.jpgDSC_4478Lawrence Rocks. Home to over 6,000 pairs of Gannets. 2014-10-21T07:18:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/10/19/change-of-weather-things-take-a-change-at-warrnambool/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3828.jpgDSC_3828Rufous Whistlerhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3856.jpgDSC_3856Oh, humans!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3854.jpgDSC_3854What is all the noise? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3857.jpgDSC_3857They smell funny, and its about to rain methinks https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3860.jpgDSC_3860Snuggle up, back to sleep, hopefully they'll all go away. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3914.jpgDSC_3914Trying to feed and avoid the rain and wind behind an old piece of wooden palette.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3886.jpgDSC_3886This clever Fantail Cuckoo was sitting on a large pile of cleaned up logs and sticks. It's hosts, the Superb Fairy Wrens were nesting among the logs. Just wait. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3934.jpgDSC_3934Food handling skills. Some poke, some dig https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_4004.jpgDSC_4004Must be the world's greatest optimist. Red-capped Plover trying to hide behind a small bump on the beach.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3964.jpgDSC_3964Ruddy Turnstone, in the wind and the rain.2014-10-20T09:32:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/10/18/wandering-around-warnnambool-day-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3716.jpgDSC_3716Yellow-faced Honeyeater https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3772.jpgDSC_3772Hard-working and quickly harassed Eastern Yellow Robin parent. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3751.jpgDSC_3751Not one, not two, but three. Doesn't get much better than this. A family portrait of Powerful Owls https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3728.jpgDSC_3728Crested Shrike-tit. One of two working along the trees near our walking track.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3798.jpgPowerful OwlsNo its not a new bird species. These two young Powerful Owls were close together in the treeline https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3781.jpgRecently fledged Eastern Yellow Robin.A recently fledged Eastern Yellow Robin. Nice to see these birds having a bit more luck than our locals. 2014-10-19T09:25:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/10/17/wending-in-warrnambool-with-the-wandering-werribee-wagtails/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3025.jpgDSC_3025"See, I own this carpark"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_2999.jpgDSC_2999Mum and bub. Rolling in the swell.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3037.jpgDSC_3037No, I didn't move the camera, they were sitting in line https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3040.jpgDSC_3040Jump start https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3052.jpgDSC_3052Portrait session with a Singing Honeyeaterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3043.jpgDSC_3043Just me and me mate. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3059.jpgDSC_3059Caspian Tern https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3081.jpgDSC_3081Study in colour combos https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3180.jpgDSC_3180Black Cormorant with every feather working hard to control landing in the stiff breeze https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dsc_3293.jpgDSC_3293With a run, hop, skip, jump, more run... Airborne 2014-10-17T04:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/09/25/thought-you-might-be-interested/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dunphys-camp-draft-sides-2-1.jpgDUNPHYS CAMP draft sides 2 (1)2014-10-17T00:45:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/09/07/september-wag-tales-newsletter/2014-09-12T10:10:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/08/19/off-to-see-ambrose/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_4190.jpgDSC_4190Magenta on Green. What a great combo. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_3761.jpgDSC_3761https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_3801.jpgDSC_3801Oh, there you are. Will you accept visitors.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_3830.jpgDSC_3830Shall I pose here, or would you like me on the other log?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_3990.jpgDSC_3990Relaxed and entertaining https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_4153.jpgDSC_4153Any closer and you'll be coming home with me.2014-08-20T06:57:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/08/13/and-you-dont-mess-around-with-jim-or-his-territory/2014-08-14T10:41:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/08/11/werribee-wagtails-newsletter-wag-tales-aug-14/2014-08-11T08:37:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/08/06/a-day-with-the-werribee-wagtails-at-the-you-yangs/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_5331.jpgDSC_5331Female Scarlet Robin hunting with a large flock of Flame Robins https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_5211.jpgDSC_5211Yellow-rumped Thornbill at bathing duties, preening in the early morning sunshine.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_5225.jpgDSC_5225One of a number of Scarlet Robins for the day.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_5241.jpgDSC_5241Jacky Winter always a favourite find for me. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_5248.jpgDSC_5248Restless Flycatcher, quite happy to perform with 25 people watchinghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_5266.jpgDSC_5266Pair of Jacky Winters. Rare to see them sitting together.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_5273.jpgDSC_5273My find of the day. One Red-capped Robin, and I can't wait to get back down to have another lookhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_5355.jpgDSC_5355Tawny Frogmouth, quite near the Main Office area and completely oblivious to our presence. 2014-08-08T00:53:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/07/31/walking-the-backpaddock-with-intent/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4436.jpgDSC_4436He began to get bolder in his hunting close up, perhaps had figured out we were benign. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4427.jpgDSC_4427On the look out for those pesky photographers. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4421.jpgDSC_4421Good enough for another pose https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4490.jpgDSC_4490I've only a handful of pics of red-cap pairs together. He was very defensive. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4471.jpgDSC_4471I'm hoping this lovely lass will begin to accept me and we can get some interesting pictures She reminds me so much of my old friend Primrose with her wonderful buff dusting on the chest. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4552.jpgDSC_4552Think this is the Matriarch. Her chits and calls seem to bring everybody to attentionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4518.jpgDSC_4518This is Mr Yellow Sash, and he is alertly watching the pair of vocal Brown Flacons pass by.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4502.jpgDSC_4502Always hard to gain their confidence. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4672.jpgDSC_4672One of several pairs of Scarlets we encountered https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4604.jpgDSC_4604This male has an unusual eye ring, and I'm wondering it it might be a young male still moulting in. 2014-08-01T04:18:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/07/29/walking-in-the-backpaddock-at-woodlands-historical-park/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4258.jpgDSC_4258I think this one was letting a meal digest, while it sat in the sunshine. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4247.jpgDSC_4247Getting close, but still a long ways to gohttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4233.jpgDSC_4233Wedge-tailed Eagle being given its marching orders by a very territorial Little Raven https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4202.jpgDSC_4202The Flame of the forest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4378.jpgDSC_4378One of the great delights of watching the Flame Robins hunt is watching one working methodically across an open area.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4358.jpgDSC_4358Local resident Robin. I'm going to call him Sam. As in Yosemite Sam. (Looney Tunes) https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4307.jpgDSC_4307Big juicy and more than a Robin can easily handle https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_4271.jpgDSC_4271Female running with the brothers. 2014-07-30T07:27:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/07/22/new-addition-to-the-signature-series/2014-07-29T10:32:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/07/20/counting-birds-with-the-werribee-wagtails-at-mt-rothwell/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2813-1.jpgDSC_2813 (1)Sitting in the morning sunshine warming uphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_8422.jpgDSC_8422Bird watching should always be this much fun.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_8409.jpgDSC_8409Fence line at "Glenrowan" note the metal star pickets to hold it up.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_8394.jpgDSC_8394"Glenrowan Hotel" Sethttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_8380.jpgDSC_8380"Glenrowan" Set https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_8375.jpgDSC_8375Early morning drizzle mutes the colours https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2913.jpgDSC_2913Last little spray of sunshine before the weather changedhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2911.jpgDSC_2911Sunlight rocks. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2853.jpgDSC_2853Many birds on many sticks https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2836.jpgDSC_2836Red-rumped Parrots at bath2014-08-08T00:54:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/07/18/it-must-be-in-the-air/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2791.jpgDSC_2791With all the mice they are consuming, the high octane fuel is filling them up. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2502.jpgDSC_2502Brown Falcon on a turn. She has a nesting site in mind, I'm sure https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2715.jpgDSC_2715https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2707.jpgDSC_2707This one is carrying what looks to be a large tuft of grass. He(?) scooped it off the top of the river sand cliffs. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2691.jpgDSC_2691https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2686.jpgDSC_2686https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2684.jpgDSC_2684Black Kites dancing together in the late afternoon sunshine https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_2679.jpgDSC_26792014-08-01T04:48:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/07/15/new-directions-or-how-many-images-of-a-bird-on-a-stick-do-we-need/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1447.jpgDSC_1447Precision flying team. Not yet, but they are beginning to learn to hover in light breezes. Part of those games include close passes with one another. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1461.jpgDSC_1461Two recently fledged Black-shouldered Kites waiting for Dad to move that raucous Brown Falcon on.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1471.jpgDSC_1471Late sun glistens on the wings of the vocal Brown Falcon https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1496.jpgDSC_1496Sparrows, fleeing from a bathing moment. The approach of the Flacon was enough to set off a Magpie Lark, and its first high-pitched call had the sparrows on the move as one. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1521.jpgDSC_1521Just lookin' for a home. A Brown Falcon that has taken over part of the park as a territory, and wishes everyone to know about it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1551.jpgDSC_1551Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Two really friendly Supeb Blue-wrens who entertained us with the antics. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1560.jpgDSC_1560https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1571.jpgDSC_15712014-07-16T12:20:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/07/13/birds-as-poetry-in-wildlife-australia-magazine/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_0909-version-2-11.jpgDSC_0909 - Version 2 (1)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wildlifemag.jpgwildlifemag2014-07-19T10:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/07/13/a-feast-of-raptors/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_9996.jpgDSC_9996That fence again. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_9960.jpgDSC_9960Posts make ideal perches when there are so few tall trees. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1477.jpgDSC_1477Territory is everything. This is a pass on a Brown Falcon to get it to move away from the fledglings. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1653.jpgDSC_1653Brown Falcon, near a favourite perch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1711.jpgDSC_1711Dad with a mouse, but he's waiting for a chance to deliver without losing it to the Black Kite https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1730.jpgDSC_1730The trio in the wind. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1745.jpgDSC_1745A Black Kite circling, hoping to take a mouse from a Black-shouldered Kites. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1789.jpgDSC_1789The wind was much to strong for this trio to practice their hunting skills. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1467.jpgDSC_1467Recently fledged pair. In training.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dsc_1600.jpgDSC_1600One of two Brown Falcons that are using these trees in the river flats. 2014-07-14T08:41:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/06/23/a-willie-wagtail-story/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7510.jpgDSC_7510To deal with these little beasties, one must change the sharp end around. Claws work. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7531.jpgDSC_7531Is this my best side? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7514.jpgDSC_7514Well, stir up some more. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7513.jpgDSC_7513Gotta be careful of the sharp bits. Snip, snap. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7505-version-2.jpgDSC_7505 - Version 2Wow, look at what I caught. Thanks for stirring it up.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7499.jpgDSC_7499Now you see it now you don't https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7495.jpgDSC_7495Never to sure about you humans. You all look the same to me. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7486.jpgDSC_7486Too close, too close, fly away.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7534.jpgDSC_7534At moment of launch.2014-06-24T05:11:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/06/22/red-letter-day-five-new-black-shouldered-kites-are-on-the-wing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7616.jpgDSC_7616Family portrait. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7604.jpgDSC_7604Dropped it, or Got it, depending on which kite. Not pinsharp, but the mouse is visible in free fall https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7458.jpgDSC_7458Female calling to he young as the Black Kite sweeps by.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7443.jpgDSC_7443That rich ginger and cinnamon deserve a bit of sunlight to see at their best. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7388.jpgDSC_7388Yum, the tail is always the best bithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7375.jpgDSC_7375The beautiful markings of this fledgling are shown as it tucks into some nice mouse. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7352.jpgDSC_7352Just a quick, 'hitch up" of the mouse for better travelling.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7334.jpgDSC_7334"OK, you got me out here, how about something to eat". One young with harassed adult. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_7662.jpgDSC_7662The probable nest site. She took a mouse under the canopy and two of the young followed. 2014-06-23T12:24:30+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/06/19/working-with-a-flame-robin-clan/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5845.jpgDSC_5845The Matriarch, satisfied I was no threat she dropped off the fence to hunt. Not big panic wing flap here.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_6143.jpgDSC_6143Bug preparation 101. First belt it a few times on something solid. Bits of bug dust going in all directions. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_6127.jpgDSC_6127Mr Red, with a score. He came down the fence line toward me to prepare the bug. I took that as an acceptance. (Of course I could be wrong and it was just a handy perch.) https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5983.jpgDSC_5983Young male, juvenile. Showing his developing feathers. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5880.jpgDSC_5880Matriarch, ready to leave and take the clan with her.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5864.jpgDSC_5864Mr Yellow Feather, with a hint of his yellow chest feather. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5854.jpgDSC_5854Mr Red. Brilliant rich red chest.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5842.jpgDSC_5842The Matriarch. What she says goes. She has just done a fly-by to determine my danger to her brood. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5838.jpgDSC_5838Matriarch in the field. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5830.jpgDSC_5830Probably a female or juvenile female.2014-06-20T04:07:35+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/06/15/australian-kestrel-pair-building-their-bond/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5922.jpgDSC_5922Australian Kestrels Aerial Ballet.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5924.jpgDSC_5924Australian Kestrels Aerial Ballet.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5925.jpgDSC_5925Australian Kestrels Aerial Ballet.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5929.jpgDSC_5929Australian Kestrels Aerial Ballet.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5931.jpgDSC_5931Australian Kestrels Aerial Ballet.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5939.jpgDSC_5939Australian Kestrels Aerial Ballet.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5674.jpgDSC_5674View from the Office window.2014-06-16T08:28:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/06/10/black-shoulder-kite-hunting/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5107.jpgDSC_5107Evening sunshine gives nice shadows for him to work in. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5111.jpgDSC_5111I noticed he always works with the light over his shoulder. My Mum's best advice to budding photographers. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5114.jpgDSC_5114Closing in. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5122.jpgDSC_5122That little dude is down there somewhere. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5136.jpgDSC_5136Another one bites the dust. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5161.jpgDSC_5161All concentration https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5196.jpgDSC_5196Turning into the light to come round for another run. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5324.jpgDSC_5324The legs down are part of the balance and positioning.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5329.jpgDSC_5329https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc_5359.jpgDSC_5359No, I'm not on the tucker list. 2014-06-12T07:57:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/06/05/one-day-six-robins/2014-06-06T12:35:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/06/05/looking-at-wedge-tailed-eagles/2014-06-05T11:42:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/05/23/drama-in-the-skies-at-eynesbury/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3217.jpgDSC_3217https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3206.jpgDSC_3206https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3197.jpgDSC_3197https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3195.jpgDSC_3195Hard strike on the Eagle https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3190.jpgDSC_3190Each kite played its own game in the pursuit. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3189.jpgDSC_3189Gaining height was relatively easy for the Kites https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3184.jpgDSC_3184Late in the proceedings and an exhausted and very quiet Falcon breaks off the pursuit https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3147.jpgDSC_3147Early in proceedings, the noisy Brown Falcon mixed it with the Eagle and with the Kites. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_3160.jpgDSC_3160The size of the kites against the eagle is well seen 2014-05-25T01:24:35+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/05/11/farewell-to-waders-altona/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9797.jpgDSC_9797I know, its not a Shorebird, but this juvenile Black-shouldered Kite was just sitting around. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9707.jpgDSC_9707Hobson's Bay Mayor opening proceedings. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9710.jpgDSC_9710Part of the official party. Thanks team. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9728.jpgDSC_9728Tern closer in fishing https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9714.jpgDSC_9714An Australasian Gannet way out in the bay fishing https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9711.jpgDSC_9711What its all about. Birds relaxing in the sunshine by the outflow. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9738.jpgDSC_9738That is why we used to call them "Spur-winged Plovers" before they were called Masked Lapwings https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9755.jpgDSC_9755A collection of local inhabitants on the sands of the Laverton Creek outflow 2014-05-12T09:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/05/09/early-morning-looking-for-brogla/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9249.jpgDSC_9249All dressed up and, well, no where to go. A Curlew Sandpiper in breeding plumage. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9289.jpgDSC_9289Brolgas on a mudflat https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9410.jpgDSC_9410Great Crested Grebe. Two large flocks were on Lake Borrie https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9308.jpgDSC_9308Aerial feats of excellence. Swamp Harrier with Avalon Airport in the background https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9305.jpgDSC_9305Precision Preening Team. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9562.jpgDSC_9562With a twist of the body, the head is able to examine in great detail the reeds below. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9539.jpgDSC_9539Swamp Harrier on the job. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9438.jpgDSC_9438An Australasian Grebe among its Hoary-headed relatives https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9623.jpgDSC_9623A couple of Whistling Kites enjoying the breezes. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9587.jpgDSC_9587Total concentration 2014-05-10T09:29:33+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/04/29/fire-smoke-an-open-paddock-simply-add-birds-for-action/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0968.jpgDSC_0968Late evening light over the You Yangs https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0951.jpgDSC_0951Cape Barren Goose. He is giving me a lecture on my tardiness in being in his territory. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0922.jpgDSC_0922Completely uninterested in the bbq, this Black-shouldered Kite stuck to its larder. A mouse. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0905.jpgDSC_0905In times of plenty everyone is friends https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0904.jpgDSC_0904One post one Kite https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0897.jpgDSC_0897Australian Kestrel turning for another sweep over the still smouldering paddock.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0876-version-2.jpgDSC_0876 - Version 2Whistling Kite, vs Black Kite. Probably not as one sided as it at first appeared. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0842.jpgDSC_0842Two Black Kites. They are at completely different heights. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0817.jpgDSC_0817Red burst from a Flame Robin male, one of 4 males and about 6-8 female/juveniles in the area.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_0803.jpgDSC_0803A burst of late evening sunlight highlights the maize against the brilliant dark sky.2014-05-08T12:01:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/05/08/our-flame-robin-drought-is-finally-over/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9163.jpgDSC_9163Hunting from a low perch https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9121.jpgDSC_9121A Jacky Winter came by to see what all the fuss was about. Perhaps it was ticking of humans for its online human list. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9087.jpgDSC_9087Showing off her lovely markings https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9061.jpgDSC_9061Lift off. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9004.jpgDSC_9004A female that landed on the fence line next to where I was sitting https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_9000.jpgDSC_9000Inbound https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_8998.jpgDSC_8998Called "Rock dwellers' they remained true to name in this part of the forest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_8994.jpgDSC_8994Tiny little birds always manage to get behind a stalk of grass or two.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_8989.jpgDSC_8989Dapper lad https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_8945.jpgDSC_8945Always a delight to see in the sunshine a male Red-rumped Parrot 2014-05-10T09:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/04/28/counting-birds-at-mt-rothwell/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_8711.jpgDSC_8711"Old Glenrowan" the remains of the movie set from 1970 movie "Ned Kelly" https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_8683.jpgDSC_8683A wonderful demonstration of precision flying from a pair of Little Eagleshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_8660.jpgDSC_8660What are those Quolls doing in my territory. A very agitated Superb Blue Wren in action https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_8653.jpgDSC_8653Nope, human food just doesn't do it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_8585.jpgDSC_8585Seems to have been in the wars a bit with some part of the ear missing. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_8583.jpgDSC_8583A must more cautious mate. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_8570.jpgDSC_8570Ready to jump up on the veranda and see what the humans were doing https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_8544.jpgDSC_8544They look harmless enough, I'll get closer https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_8537.jpgDSC_8537A quick look around the corner from safety https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_8533.jpgDSC_8533Eastern Quoll, coming to check out what all the noise is about. 2014-04-28T01:29:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/04/01/scarlet-robin-attack-of-the-mirror-birds/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7033.jpgDSC_7033Scarlet 1 Mirror bird 0https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7037.jpgDSC_7037The concept of Snoopy verses the Red Baron began to emerge. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7045.jpgDSC_7045What, Its back again, this time in a bigger mirror. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7054.jpgDSC_7054Where is that mirror bird https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7060.jpgDSC_7060Bent over to gain momentum he is about to launch another attack on the mirror bird https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7122.jpgDSC_7122Gottcha!, no room for both of us. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7125.jpgDSC_7125Serious wing flapping and chirping.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7024.jpgDSC_7024Mr Mighty Scarlet, defender of territory. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dsc_7077.jpgDSC_7077Time to rest for a portrait sitting. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p1220360.jpgP1220360Its tough being a super model but someone has to do it. Thanks to EE for the use of the image. 2014-04-01T23:05:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/03/27/darters-youve-gotta-pity-poor-old-dad/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_6018.jpgDSC_6018Wings spread out to confuse them, he tries to find a quite moment https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_6041.jpgDSC_6041Settling in behind his chest, he hopes to get a few moments rest. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_6104.jpgDSC_6104Persistence is their middle name, and little beaks can penetrate the feathers https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_6142.jpgDSC_6142Where'd he go? Confused because they can't see him, they turn on one another. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_6160.jpgDSC_6160"ENOUGH". He looses his cool.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_6057.jpgDSC_6057The lady in the upstairs apartment looks on.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_6090.jpgDSC_6090He's in there somewhere.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_6134.jpgDSC_6134Peek-a-boo. Found you. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_6148.jpgDSC_6148Recently fledged young bird is waiting forlornly for its parents to come back with a feed. 2014-03-27T09:27:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/03/23/checking-up-on-the-darters/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5844.jpgDSC_5844A fledged but not very agile young darter is preparing for a quick flight to the next tree. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5734.jpgDSC_5734The nosey neighbours. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5690.jpgDSC_5690In the apartment above, the female has settled in to hatch her clutch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5793.jpgDSC_5793He stretches out his wings over the sleeping pair https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5750.jpgDSC_5750The wonderful wing feathers are just starting to come through. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5786.jpgDSC_5786Even time for Dad to take a quick nap.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5788.jpgDSC_5788Gottem settled down at last https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5762.jpgDSC_5762When he tucked his head away, they started on each other. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5743.jpgDSC_5743Hide as he might, they were quick to take up every opportunity.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5716.jpgDSC_5716Gimme Gimme, they were so active and persistent 2014-03-26T01:43:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/03/15/on-eagles-wings/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5145.jpgDSC_5145https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5127.jpgDSC_5127https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5115.jpgDSC_5115https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5103.jpgDSC_5103https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5113-version-2.jpgDSC_5113 - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_5112.jpgDSC_51122014-03-16T11:09:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/03/09/what-about-a-trip-to-the-darters/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4691.jpgDSC_4691As delicate as the female, he re-arranges his charge of four eggs. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4663.jpgDSC_4663Male sitting on the nest. He must get remarkably hot in the sunshine in that black suit. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4553.jpgDSC_4553Family portrait. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4523.jpgDSC_4523Mum and young. Not yet feathered, and still unable to stand properly, they do know where the food comes from. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4496.jpgDSC_4496Airborne, just have to avoid all the tree branches. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4485.jpgDSC_4485Ready to fly.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4461.jpgDSC_4461Even at this young age they are feed from within her throat. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4429.jpgDSC_4429Tiny little snake heads in the sunshinehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4416.jpgDSC_4416Just changed over. She has time for a preen before flying out. His tail can be seen behind her on the nest. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4396.jpgDSC_4396"Honey, I'm home". Male comes in with a snack, and is ready to do his time looking after the eggs. 2014-03-10T11:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/03/05/werribee-wagtails-bus-tour/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4129.jpgDSC_4129There's got to be a fish down here somewhere. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4125.jpgDSC_4125It looks dangerous, but the species has managed to survive. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4123.jpgDSC_4123https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4122.jpgDSC_4122You want me to put my head in your mouth!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4111.jpgDSC_4111https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4107.jpgDSC_4107"Look there's Mum! She's got something for me. Patience has deserted them.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4091.jpgDSC_4091Two juveniles waiting patiently in the sunshine for breakfast.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4050.jpgDSC_4050Male Australasian Darter hard at work on the next nest. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_4033.jpgDSC_4033Not only Darters, but a range of Cormorants as well. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/australasian-darter-with-nestlings.jpgAustralasian Darter, with nestlingsThe two little ones must have hatched that morning. 2014-03-10T02:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/03/03/meeting-at-the-blokes-shed/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dwj-1202-27-dsc_3417.jpgDWJ-1202-27-DSC_3417Curlew Sandpiper beginning to put on its mating colours https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dwj-1202-27-dsc_3438.jpgDWJ-1202-27-DSC_3438Sandpipers at work.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dwj-1202-27-dsc_3461.jpgDWJ-1202-27-DSC_3461Double-banded Plover in its lovely ginger/orange tones. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dwj-1202-27-dsc_3490.jpgDWJ-1202-27-DSC_3490Black-winged Stilt https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dwj-1202-27-dsc_3513.jpgDWJ-1202-27-DSC_3513Young White-bellied Sea-eagle. I'd like to think we didn't put it up, but have to admit it was leaving because we arrived. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dwj-1202-27-dsc_3531.jpgDWJ-1202-27-DSC_3531Whistling Kite wondering why the Sea Eagle took off. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/black-shouldered-kite-juvenile.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite- JuvenileYoung Black-shouldered Kite, entertained us as it learned wind hovering techniques. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dwj-1202-27-dsc_3635.jpgDWJ-1202-27-DSC_3635A lovely Australian Hobby. I think these are the most beautifully marked Aussie Raptors https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dwj-1202-27-dsc_3747.jpgDWJ-1202-27-DSC_3747Probably the find of the day. Black Falcon2014-03-07T11:43:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/27/evening-around-werribee-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3180.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3180Brown Falcon about to launch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3213.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3213A Whistling Kite in brilliant yellow light.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3229.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3229See, this is why we used to call them 'Spur-winged Plovers' https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3252.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3252On a beach full of waders I found some Red-capped Plovers hard at work.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_6430.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_6430A very well fed Brown Falcon was enjoying the quiet while its meal went down. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3304.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3304On Beach Road, an Australian Hobby has taken up residence for the moment. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3323.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3323Swamp Harrier has just seen me and swung around to fly away. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_6436.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_6436From the Bird Hide. Extreme low tide meant a huge feeding ground for the hungry waders. 2014-02-28T04:01:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/26/morning-at-point-cook-park/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3132.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3132Hello Crestie, it dropped by to check things out, and has that typical 'amazed' look. But the wing patterns showed well.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3147.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3147Sails on the horizon, Mr Hornblower. The heat haze transforms the moment into a impressionistic interpretation. Think the white blob might be the ferry to Tasmania. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3122.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3122"Gotcha", a female Superb Fairy Wren comes out to check what is happening. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3096.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3096One foot or two? Pacific Gulls deciding on the best way to nap.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3062.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3062Inbound. The AF on the camera nailed the LIttle Pied Cormorant that gave a lovely wing spread as it gained control of its landing. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-24-dsc_3084.jpgDWJ-1202-24-DSC_3084Pied Cormorant, some what bemused by the antics of its neighbours on the pier. 2014-02-26T03:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/25/bounding-about-banyule/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-22-dsc_6202.jpgDWJ-1202-22-DSC_6202https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-22-dsc_6215.jpgDWJ-1202-22-DSC_6215https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-22-dsc_6237.jpgDWJ-1202-22-DSC_6237https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-22-dsc_6256.jpgDWJ-1202-22-DSC_6256https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-22-dsc_6283.jpgDWJ-1202-22-DSC_6283https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-22-dsc_6291.jpgDWJ-1202-22-DSC_6291https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-22-dsc_6301.jpgDWJ-1202-22-DSC_6301https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-22-dsc_6359.jpgDWJ-1202-22-DSC_6359https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-22-dsc_6381.jpgDWJ-1202-22-DSC_63812014-02-26T19:36:33+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/18/jaeger-in-town-or-the-tale-of-the-hapless-gull/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-17-dsc_2463.jpgDWJ-1202-17-DSC_2463https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-17-dsc_2464.jpgDWJ-1202-17-DSC_2464https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-17-dsc_2465.jpgDWJ-1202-17-DSC_2465https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-17-dsc_2468.jpgDWJ-1202-17-DSC_2468https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-17-dsc_2485.jpgDWJ-1202-17-DSC_2485https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-17-dsc_2496.jpgDWJ-1202-17-DSC_2496https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-17-dsc_2504.jpgDWJ-1202-17-DSC_25042014-02-18T23:44:05+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/17/round-the-wilds-of-newport-lakes/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-15-dsc_2249.jpgDWJ-1202-15-DSC_2249https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/black-swan-its-all-a-matter-of-balance.jpgBlack Swan- It's all a matter of balancehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-15-dsc_2050.jpgDWJ-1202-15-DSC_2050https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-15-dsc_2084.jpgDWJ-1202-15-DSC_2084https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-15-dsc_2155.jpgDWJ-1202-15-DSC_2155https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-15-dsc_2134.jpgDWJ-1202-15-DSC_2134https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-15-dsc_2103.jpgDWJ-1202-15-DSC_2103https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-15-dsc_2178.jpgDWJ-1202-15-DSC_2178https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/swan-w26-passport.jpgSwan W26 Passport2014-02-17T00:38:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/13/seeking-out-a-powerful-owl/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-13-dsc_5766.jpgDWJ-1202-13-DSC_5766https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-13-dsc_5799.jpgDWJ-1202-13-DSC_5799https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-13-dsc_5880.jpgDWJ-1202-13-DSC_5880https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-13-dsc_5846.jpgDWJ-1202-13-DSC_5846https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dwj-1202-13-dsc_5916.jpgDWJ-1202-13-DSC_59162014-02-15T11:08:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/12/to-the-wtp-on-a-whim/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_5271.jpgDSC_5271https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1818.jpgDSC_1818https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1572.jpgDSC_1572https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1567.jpgDSC_1567https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1528.jpgDSC_1528https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1489.jpgDSC_1489https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1407.jpgDSC_1407https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_5061.jpgDSC_5061https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_5045.jpgDSC_5045https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1324.jpgDSC_13242014-02-12T01:46:13+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/10/wandering-with-werribee-wagtails-altona/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1293.jpgDSC_1293https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1289.jpgDSC_1289https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1271.jpgDSC_1271https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1252.jpgDSC_1252https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1244.jpgDSC_1244https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1229.jpgDSC_1229https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1221.jpgDSC_1221https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1211.jpgDSC_1211https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1198.jpgDSC_1198https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1159.jpgDSC_11592014-02-10T12:00:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/05/an-evening-at-the-wtp/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_1026.jpgDSC_1026Black-shouldered Kite hunting right on sundown. It lifts its head to be sure there is no sneak attacks. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0975.jpgDSC_0975Oh, so elusive Brolga. Late evening stroll.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0915.jpgDSC_0915Not to be outdone, a Spoonbill perfuming in the water. Perhaps the cool breeze gave them pleasure too.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0841.jpgDSC_0841Royal Spoonbill who stopped in the middle of a preen for a bit of a dance in the water.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0796.jpgDSC_0796Swamp Harrier, all a bustle as it turns its body to keep up with the intended target https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0755.jpgDSC_0755Sharp-tailed Sandpiper.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0742.jpgDSC_0742Yellow-billed Spoonbills settling in for an evening meal.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0737.jpgDSC_0737Zebra Finch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0720.jpgDSC_0720Juvenile Black-shouldered Kite, with its wonderful brown ginger markings. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0708.jpgDSC_0708Black-shouldered Kite on a high vantage point.2014-02-06T06:12:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/03/taking-the-early-morning-run-to-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0482.jpgDSC_0482https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0430.jpgDSC_0430https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0414.jpgDSC_0414https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0378.jpgDSC_0378https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0350.jpgDSC_0350https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0324.jpgDSC_0324https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0306.jpgDSC_0306https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0282-version-2.jpgDSC_0282 - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0257-version-2.jpgDSC_0257 - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_0250-version-2.jpgDSC_0250 - Version 22014-02-04T05:20:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/02/back-to-more-mundane-things-wagtails-preparing-to-fly/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_9968.jpgDSC_9968LIttle wings that have a great future ahead of them.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_9809.jpgDSC_9809And you just pop it in like that!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_9803.jpgDSC_9803Its an amazing high octane fuel that they pump into the young https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_9796.jpgDSC_9796Somehow or other the adult is able to distinguish between the begging and choose the right one to receive the goodies.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_97941.jpgDSC_9794What a difference a week makes. They were tiny little waving necks the last time we met. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dsc_9794.jpgDSC_97942014-02-03T23:47:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/31/diary-day-4-out-along-the-the-river-road-to-murraydale/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9511.jpgDSC_9511Black Kite at Woorenin Southhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9524.jpgDSC_9524Pair of Kestrels trying to dislodge an unwelcome visitor.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9530.jpgDSC_9530Whistling Kite.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9532.jpgDSC_9532Whistling Kite. Note the 'double tail'. Perhaps its moulting a new tail. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9552.jpgDSC_9552Pied Butcherbird who gave us a great concert of its carolling. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9560.jpgDSC_9560Black Kite, one of many https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9588.jpgDSC_9588Rocket Express. With a staggering turn of speed this White-bellied Sea Eagle swung across the river, gained height, and then picked up a thermal.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9587.jpgDSC_9587White-bellied Sea Eagle and friend. Not sure it was much of a contest for the Sea Eagle. Game over.2014-02-01T09:54:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/30/writing-on-choughedness/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9217.jpgDSC_9217I thought I ordered a Skinny Soy Latte. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9229.jpgDSC_9229Working at small time tunnelling.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9239.jpgDSC_9239What ever was down there required a bit of effort.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9265.jpgDSC_9265"I got one, I got one", heading to feed one of the young.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9302.jpgDSC_9302With a flash of white wings and they were gone https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9319.jpgDSC_9319Preening for the big meeting. Got to look the best among family. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9356.jpgDSC_9356The social committee. "I hear by call this meeting of Choughedness to order."https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9365.jpgDSC_9365Listening intently, no preen gin, taking, or feeding. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9367.jpgDSC_9367"St Paul", the message must have been a good strong one ,to get everyone's attention. No one back chatted. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9380.jpgDSC_9380Lecture over, time to get ready to roost 2014-01-31T05:31:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/02/01/diary-day-5-goschen-to-home/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9667.jpgDSC_9667Mr Elegance in the rain.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9680.jpgDSC_9680Brown Treecreeper nest site. She is bout 1/2 metre down the hollow. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9691.jpgDSC_9691SInging Honeyeater enjoying the cool.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9711.jpgDSC_9711Tennis anyone? Testing its bath water. Perhaps I should wait a few more minutes. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9728.jpgDSC_9728Part of a clan of White-browed Babblers hunting for elusive honeyeaters https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9739.jpgDSC_9739https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9756.jpgDSC_9756EE's find of the day. My shot from inside the car.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9774.jpgDSC_9774Wedgetailed Eagle nest at Kerang rail crossing https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_9771.jpgDSC_9771Double duty tree, now a rest spot from the rain for a Whistling Kite 2014-02-01T11:11:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/29/goschen-diary-day-3/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8668-version-2.jpgDSC_8668 - Version 2Pied Butcher Bird in the early morning sunshine https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8684.jpgDSC_8684Red-rumped Parrot: Male https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8715.jpgDSC_8715Inquisitive Singing Honeyeater. It wants to know what is going on over the other side of the bushes. One too many Brown Treecreepers no doubt https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8717.jpgDSC_8717Brown Treecreeper being politely asked to move on. It didn't the hint. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8730.jpgDSC_8730Always good to have a feather readjustment after an altercation with Treecreepers. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8768.jpgDSC_8768Male Hooded Robin, with an ant. I think they clip the head off and gain moisture from the body.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8778.jpgDSC_8778Hey, take my photo. Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater looking for its 15 minutes of fame.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8805.jpgDSC_8805Mr Elegance. Hooded Robin https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8831.jpgDSC_8831Ms Elegance. Female Hooded Robin in fence line.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8862.jpgDSC_8862AIrborne. Jump, legs up, flap later 2014-01-30T05:19:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/28/goschen-diary-day-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8249.jpgDSC_8249Every one gets up early. Australian Kestrel, female, in the first shafts of morning light. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8303.jpgDSC_8303A Red-rumped Parrot in flight.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8319.jpgDSC_8319Tiny red wattle behind the eye on a White-fronted Honeyeater. Most limey a nomad to the area.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8414.jpgDSC_8414Juvenile Black Honeyeater https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8494.jpgDSC_8494Mr Hooded Robin. A pleasure to photographhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8529.jpgDSC_8529Long rows of harvested wheat leave interesting patterns. Only a Magpie can work them out.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8531.jpgDSC_8531Singing Honeyeater. Another Zorro Bird https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8599.jpgDSC_8599One year, two year. Same bird, same wire, same photographer. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8646.jpgDSC_8646Wedge-tailed Eagle looking for a thermal.2014-01-28T04:06:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/27/goschen-diary-day-1/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8219.jpgDSC_8219Trying to find a cool spot, Hooded Robin contemplates his next move https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8228.jpgDSC_8228Brown Treecreeperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8244.jpgDSC_8244Blue-faced Honeyeater, welcoming committee 2014-01-28T03:55:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/19/counting-at-mt-rothwell/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4880.jpgDSC_4880Diamond FIretail on display.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4896.jpgDSC_4896This is why they are called Diamond "Firetails" https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4914.jpgDSC_4914A Striated Pardalote. Probably at the last one I'll photograph.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4925.jpgDSC_4925Juvenile Red-browed Finch at a small waterhole.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4952.jpgDSC_4952How to tell the difference between a Tree Martin and two Welcome Swallows.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4961.jpgDSC_4961Over the tree tops at a great rate. This Brown Falcon was no doubt enjoying the strong winds https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4968-version-2.jpgDSC_4968 - Version 2In cominghttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4991-version-2.jpgDSC_4991 - Version 2Brown Falcon on active duty 2014-01-26T11:43:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/16/a-day-out-with-the-werribee-wagtails-group/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4678.jpgDSC_4678Cormorant. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4697.jpgDSC_4697Goldfinch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4711.jpgDSC_4711Rainbow Lorikeet https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4712.jpgDSC_4712Sacred Kingfisherhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4732.jpgDSC_4732Great Eastern Egrethttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4774.jpgDSC_4774Black Kite2014-01-17T00:03:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/14/dancing-with-brolga/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7852-version-2.jpgDSC_7852 - Version 2At the height of the dance. Float like a butterfly. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7746.jpgDSC_7746Oh, look I missed a feather, just there. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7760.jpgDSC_7760Nothing like a morning constitutional stroll.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7771.jpgDSC_7771"Silly Swans"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7781.jpgDSC_7781When you're casual walking there is always a time of for a quick preen.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7805.jpgDSC_7805Reaching the end of the road, would they turn and walk toward me? https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7823.jpgDSC_7823A threesome, perhaps two adults and a juvenile, flew quietly in for a walk along the pond.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7851.jpgDSC_7851For no reason, only that it could this bird decided to dance in the sunshine. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7853.jpgDSC_7853Wings widespread help to control the dreaming drifting down sequences. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7855.jpgDSC_7855Performance over time to rejoin the walking group.2014-01-26T04:51:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/15/raising-ginger/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8178-version-21.jpgDSC_8178 - Version 2Sitting pretty in the sun https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8053.jpgDSC_8053Jimmy and Ginger. Size comparison https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_8043-version-2.jpgDSC_8043 - Version 2LIttle wings that need lots of stretching. Not the yellow colouring under the wings along the chest. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_7364-version-2.jpgDSC_7364 - Version 2Ginger is starting to colour up like an Eastern Robin.2014-01-16T02:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/01/meeting-ginger/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4994-version-2.jpgDSC_4994 - Version 2Plenty of feeding going on.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_5035-version-2.jpgDSC_5035 - Version 2The late evening sunshine was just about all gonehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_5053-version-2.jpgDSC_5053 - Version 2More food.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_5066.jpgDSC_5066The culprithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_5146.jpgDSC_5146Moving closer https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_5112.jpgDSC_5112Portrait time. Good luck Ginger.2014-01-02T05:00:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/01/2013-in-review-ah-the-wonders-of-blogography-and-statistics/2014-01-01T05:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2014/01/01/woodswallows-on-the-wing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4667-version-21.jpgDSC_4667 - Version 2One wing flap away from freedom https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4600.jpgDSC_4600Another day in Woodswallow Land. Three sitting pretty at the nest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4625.jpgDSC_4625Climbing up to sit with the parent. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4672.jpgDSC_4672Where'd he go. Magic.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4722.jpgDSC_4722Now we've got plenty of room again let's settle down for a nice nap.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4770.jpgDSC_4770More food, that should get you going.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4948.jpgDSC_4948Let's discuss this mum! I stay here you bring the food ok?https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4966.jpgDSC_4966On the cusp of adventure, but just not ready to make that leap of faith.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_4903.jpgDSC_4903Out of the nest and ready to explore the world2014-01-02T04:32:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/12/20/evening-run-down-to-the-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1592-version-2.jpgDSC_1592 - Version 2Brown flacon in the afternoon light on The Spit.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1619-version-2.jpgDSC_1619 - Version 2Got one. A profitable strikehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1650.jpgDSC_1650Whiskered Tern https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1738.jpgDSC_1738Three Caspian Terns out for a day's play.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1759.jpgDSC_1759Close enough for a closeuphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1884.jpgDSC_1884Whiskered Tern hunting on a small pool.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1916.jpgDSC_1916Whistling Kite touchdown.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1924.jpgDSC_1924Too far, too dark, too late. Still its a White-bellied Sea-eagle, with food.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1998.jpgDSC_1998Preening in the burnishing light. Brown Falcon unconcerned by our presence 2013-12-20T05:50:31+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/12/19/day-out-at-the-art-centre/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1220004.jpgP1220004The dome in the foyerhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1220022.jpgP1220022Bromelia inside the bucketshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1220031.jpgP1220031More of the domehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1220038.jpgP1220038Space and colour against line and shapehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1220055.jpgP1220055Detail of a huge pane of glass accidentally broken but yet to be replaced.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1220065.jpgP1220065Closeup from the domehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1220081.jpgP1220081Photography for the self-concious.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1220091.jpgP1220091See, never let blokes alone for too long with mirrors.2013-12-19T00:27:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/12/12/looking-around-eynesbury-grey-box-forest/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1164-version-21.jpgDSC_1164 - Version 2Brown Goshawk beating a hasty retreat from Woodswallows in hot pursuithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0891.jpgDSC_0891Little Eagle avoiding a direct attack from Woodswallowhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0910.jpgDSC_0910White-browed Woodswallowhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0956.jpgDSC_0956Diamond Firetailhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1046.jpgDSC_1046White-browed Woodswallow and very exposed nest.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_1133.jpgDSC_1133Brown Treecreeper 2013-12-14T00:10:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/12/12/rainy-day-werribee-still-a-pleasure-to-be-out/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_08731.jpgDSC_08731Black-shoulered Kite very "drookit" https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0754.jpgDSC_0754Got it, Great Egret makes fishing look easyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0820.jpgDSC_0820Golden-headed Cisticolahttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0823-version-2.jpgDSC_0823 - Version 2Swamp Harrier sitting in the rain. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0873.jpgDSC_0873https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0879-version-2.jpgDSC_0879 - Version 2Sitting out of the wind. The rain penetrated anywayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dsc_0766.jpgDSC_0766Red-capped Plovers 2013-12-17T07:20:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/11/17/wandering-with-the-wagtials-werribee-that-is/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_35792.jpgDSC_3579Sunning Brown-headed Honeyeaterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3621.jpgDSC_3621Crested Shrike-tithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3675.jpgDSC_3675Crested Shrike-tit at work.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3722.jpgDSC_3722Recently hatched Eurasian Coothttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3733.jpgDSC_3733Just about to head for the waterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dsc_3795.jpgDSC_3795A Diamond Firetail at a distance. 2013-11-17T23:17:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/10/28/wagtail-construction-zone-update/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_2571-version-2.jpgDSC_2571 - Version 2Repelling Boarders. This bird was taking no chances and would have just about been impossible to get out. No doubt the little claws are gripping very tightly inside. Not the extra strong binding to the branch on this one.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_2589.jpgDSC_2589Hard at work still, but again the nest is really well stitched to the branch. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_2613.jpgDSC_2613Just a step ahead. This one is feeding some very tiny beaks just visible. She also took away a feces sack2013-10-28T10:17:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/10/25/returning-to-old-familiar-territory/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7902.jpgDSC_7902Eastern Rosella, one of many parrots for the morning.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7908-version-2.jpgDSC_7908 - Version 2Announcing his return this Sacred Kingfisher flew from tree to tree with his loud call reverberating among the gums.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7913.jpgDSC_7913The amazing aqua colours show up well on the back view https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7937.jpgDSC_7937Yellow Thornbill among the She-oak leaflets. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7949.jpgDSC_7949"Let's play a nice game of Kick one another"https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7955.jpgDSC_7955Locked together its really a matter of who gets the best positionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7993.jpgDSC_7993Rearing up on that huge tail gives a would spring that carries the legs forward with incredible power.2013-10-26T05:32:35+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/10/21/good-chough-hunting/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7631.jpgDSC_7631White-winged Chough "Meet and Greet". Much wingwaving, group hugging and chatter.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7650.jpgDSC_7650Young bird being lectured in the finer points of Choughness.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7653.jpgDSC_7653Recent fledgling, still carrying baby down https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7659.jpgDSC_7659A juvenile, still has the brown eye colourhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7679.jpgDSC_7679Much lecturing and wing spreading to get the message across. Perhaps like all kids, it wasn't getting the message.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7720.jpgDSC_7720Recent fledgling with its brown eye and baby feathers.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7732.jpgDSC_7732Learning the art of finding food amongst the leaf litter 2013-10-22T02:23:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/10/20/a-morning-at-goschen-bushland-reserve/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7298.jpgDSC_7298"Leave me alone". Caught in the act on her nest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7313.jpgDSC_7313Most elegant and distinctive Hooded Robin, male.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7333.jpgDSC_7333Hooded Robin, family group. Junior thinks its feeding time. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7369.jpgDSC_7369I often try by hardly succeed, to get a sharp shot of the White-browed Woodswallow. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7439-version-2.jpgDSC_7439 - Version 2Very annoyed female Hooded Robin, she was most protective of her recently flown young.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7473.jpgDSC_7473Rainbow Bee Eater. The streamers in the tail suggest a male https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7534.jpgDSC_7534New fledged Willie Wagtail2013-10-20T11:18:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/10/14/willie-wagtail-construction-company/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6667.jpgDSC_6667Its alway accomplished with a lot of chatter.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6661.jpgDSC_6661Both male and female work on the nest building and both sit on the eggshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6543.jpgDSC_6543As the building progresses, its pushed and poked to give just the right fit inside. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5789.jpgDSC_5789Next a good first floor goes in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5813.jpgDSC_5813All loaded up with fresh cobweb its time to get a good foundation laid.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_5820.jpgDSC_5820Wrapping the web around the branch is an art form.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_63111.jpgDSC_6311https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_63241.jpgDSC_6324https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_63351.jpgDSC_6335https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_63501.jpgDSC_63502013-10-20T07:31:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/10/09/wtp-on-a-hot-afternoon/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7148.jpgDSC_7148Cape Barren Geesehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7034.jpgDSC_7034No its not a Spotted Pacific Gull, it must have been somewhere to get oil on its crown. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_7223.jpgDSC_7223One legged stance on this Spoonbill kept us amused.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6829.jpgDSC_6829Whiskered Terns bathing. They seemed to take delight in dropping down on one another in the water https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6736.jpgDSC_6736Brolga pair. I was so excited I forgot to level the camera. 2013-10-16T08:45:13+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/10/06/an-open-day-at-the-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6293.jpgDSC_6293A bus stop for a look at the variety of wader birds in the plant. Many have just made the trip back from summer in Siberia.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6311.jpgDSC_6311Male Superb Fairy Wrenhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6324.jpgDSC_6324A lovely magpie who quietly carolled at me as I moved closer for a portrait. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6335.jpgDSC_6335Detail of the water tank at Cocorochttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6350.jpgDSC_6350Detail of the support arches for the water tank.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6349.jpgDSC_6349Cocoroc Detail. Showing the signs of ageing.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_6384.jpgDSC_6384Cocoroc footy sheds. One can only image how much talk, noise and liniment are connected with the history.2013-10-14T00:32:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/09/04/wandering-in-the-land-of-goschen/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_9599.jpgDSC_9599Nankeen Night Heron, Goat Island https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3057.jpgDSC_3057White-browed Woodswallowhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3150.jpgDSC_3150Brown Treecreeperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3218.jpgDSC_3218Hooded Robin overlooking his domain.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3245.jpgDSC_3245The Land of Goschen.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_3103.jpgDSC_3103Singing Honeyeaterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_9537.jpgDSC_9537Little Corellas settling noisily in for the nighthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_2767.jpgDSC_2767Mr Hooded Robinhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_2880.jpgDSC_2880Country street directions. "Go down to the first power pole, hang a left there, and then go by the trees till you come to... 2013-09-09T04:27:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/08/27/return-of-the-woodswallows/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_9331.jpgDSC_9331New arrived and full of energyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_9336.jpgDSC_9336Dusky Woodswallow Tail displayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_9341.jpgDSC_9341Dusky Woodswallow with a snack https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_9349.jpgDSC_9349Dusky Woodswallow2013-08-31T11:40:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/08/25/not-quite-nat-geo/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wp06.jpgWP06She arrives and moves to the far side of the tree. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wp05.jpgWP05Wing and tail fluttering and high pitched twittering indicates food on the way.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wp04.jpgWP04Inbound at supersonic speed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wp03.jpgWP03That's it my great shot. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wp02.jpgWP02Rocket man takes to the air.2013-08-25T08:46:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/08/20/spring-has-sprung/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_1941.jpgDSC_1941Collecting Spider Webhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_1950.jpgDSC_1950Spider Web over the back feathershttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dwjiphoto11.jpgDWJiPHOTO11FIne bark to decorate the nest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_2020.jpgDSC_2020The male hunting for morsels.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_2028.jpgDSC_2028Hard work, but look at all that Spider Web.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_2048.jpgDSC_2048Typical Eastern Yellow Robin pose 2013-08-21T22:42:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/08/09/nikon-is-disappointed-with-its-mirrorless-camera-sales-while-the-rest-of-us-are-disappointed-with-nikon-mirrorless-cameras/2013-08-09T06:35:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/08/07/prancing-pardalotes/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0498.jpgDSC_0498Wing waving with a slow wing movement https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0480.jpgDSC_0480Much calling and fluttering https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0458.jpgDSC_0458Fluttering wings and body pressed on the branch https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0455.jpgDSC_0455They kept a distance from each other.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0440.jpgDSC_0440Both were wing fluttering https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0433.jpgDSC_0433Lovely shape on the wings https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0430.jpgDSC_0430Crested headed shows as well. 2013-08-08T07:32:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/07/11/when-dreams-come-true/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/gbdbhjdj.jpgWhite-bellied Sea-eagle(C) 2013 Mr. An Onymous https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_8388.jpgDSC_8388Nankeen Kestrel, just about to enjoy her evening snack. She is already aware of the approaching marauding Black Falconhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_8537.jpgDSC_8537Swamp Harrier doing just that. Harriering. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_8311.jpgDSC_8311Seen one you've seen 'em all. Just another White-bellied Sea Eagle. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_8207.jpgDSC_8207Bar-tailed Godwit. A first for me. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_8163.jpgDSC_8163A Black-Shouldered Kite with its mouse finding radar https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_8084.jpgDSC_8084Lovely Brown Falcon who played fence hopping as we drove along the roadwayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_8062.jpgDSC_8062Three Whistling Kites on the fence in the distance. They always are.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_5491.jpgDSC_5491Black Falcon2013-07-14T02:37:05+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/07/09/white-winged-chough-nest-building/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_7935.jpgDSC_7935Why are they called "White-winged" Choughs. Now you know. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_7915.jpgDSC_7915The Supervisor. See, mud doen't stick to it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_7903.jpgDSC_7903Another load of building material is airborne https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_7884.jpgDSC_7884A runup to get airborne is needed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_7873.jpgDSC_7873The longer bits of grass must be used for binding the work together.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_7778.jpgDSC_7778Just right for nursery https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_7756.jpgDSC_7756You take 1 part hard mud, 2 parts sticky mud, a bunch of grass and dab. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_7740.jpgDSC_7740With a good bill full, its time to go.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_7730.jpgDSC_7730Nest building is communal work.2013-07-18T00:32:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/07/04/add-a-little-sunshine-and-enjoy/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jeihgice.jpgjeihgiceHobby against the evening sky. (C) 2013 Mr An. Onymous2013-07-05T04:25:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/06/27/little-walk/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5734.jpgDSC_5734Flame Robin, one of only two females I saw today.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5698.jpgDSC_5698Will.I.AM O' Scarlet came by to see that we were not intruding on his territory.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5669.jpgDSC_5669Grey Shrike-trush, jamming its implement into the bark to get a better purchase on its kebab. More on Flickr https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5650.jpgDSC_5650My friend Primrose. A bit bewildered by all the activity in her area 2013-06-27T12:20:22+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/06/21/mists-wtp-and-looking-for-birds/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5579.jpgDSC_5579Black-shouldered Kite, sitting on a solar panel with the sharp metal spikes to keep birds from perching on there. Yep, they work well don't they. Its showing a good deal of warpaint from its last meal. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5531.jpgDSC_5531I've only ever seen the odd one or two Pied Oystercatchers. Nice surprise to see a veritable flock.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5443.jpgDSC_5443Brown Falcon down on "Brown Falcon Bunker" at the turn on Twenty Nine Mile road. Most WTP visitors will know this bird. here it's having a bit of a preen in the sunshine. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5395.jpgDSC_5395Down near the beach with a bit of a break in the cloud and some sunlight came out and the Black-shouldered Kite responded with a wing stretch. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5363.jpgDSC_5363This is the closest I've ever been to a sitting Swamp Harrier. Now I know what they look like in the fog. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5281.jpgDSC_5281Pink-eared Ducks airborne in the fog. Now they had seen a Swamp Harrier come over the water, and were gone. Oh, that was what that dark shape was.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_5274.jpgDSC_5274Pink-eared Ducks getting radar guidance to avoid Swamp Harrier.2013-06-21T07:38:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/06/08/where-do-all-those-black-kites-come-from-or-a-day-at-the-wtp-with-a-few-friends/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3649.jpgDSC_3649If I sit quietly on the post, will you go away and stop annoying me. Female Nankeen Kestrel https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3604.jpgDSC_3604Taking in the sunshine. Whistling Kitehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3463.jpgDSC_3463White-bellied Sea Eagle lifting itself out of the water https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3129.jpgDSC_3129Kites as far as the eye could seehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3064.jpgDSC_3064Black Kite #55https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3032.jpgDSC_3032Black Kite #36https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_2926.jpgDSC_2926And here's why. Two of the mob of Black Kites that wafted in.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_2896.jpgDSC_2896Where's everyone going? My birding knowledge didn't figure out they were 'out of here" https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_2626.jpgDSC_2626Brown Falcon in a tight turn on a strong windhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_2472.jpgDSC_2472Black Kite in the dark of early morning. 2013-06-13T11:10:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/06/11/visiting-friends-on-queens-birthday-weekend/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_4700.jpgDSC_4700Eastern Yellow Robin, on a tree waving in the wind trying to keep its head and eyes on a target grub https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_4621.jpgDSC_4621Interesting Flame Robin male, who seemed to be independent of the small family group that was working in the areahttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_4577.jpgDSC_4577Yellow-faced Honeyeater hard at work on the blossoms https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_4440.jpgDSC_4440Rosie, you're too close and filling the frame https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_4396.jpgDSC_4396Looking well in the early morning light.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_4225.jpgDSC_4225Such a tiny little bird and a real hive of activity. She hardly seems to stop https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_4191.jpgDSC_4191Rosie with her moth catch 2013-06-12T00:07:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/06/10/ever-wondered-what-train-spotters-and-birdos-have-in-common/2013-06-11T07:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/06/09/the-amazing-story-of-the-harrier-and-the-falcon/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3426.jpgDSC_3426Still not satisfied, it returns to the road to wait. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3424.jpgDSC_3424Hovering over the area, it quartered the grass for a couple of minutes https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_34181.jpgDSC_3418The falcon has seen the danger but it's too late to just slip down and away.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3423.jpgDSC_3423Made it. Too low now for the Harrier to reach it in the grass, but I thought for a few moments, it might follow into the grass. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3422.jpgDSC_3422Heading for the grass, Harrier in pursuit https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3421.jpgDSC_3421Falcon has regained a breathing space as the speed has taken the Harrier out too far. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3420.jpgDSC_3420Keeping its height it narrows in on the out of balance Falcon.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3419.jpgDSC_3419Immediately after the strike. I didn't get the attack shot, but saw it through the viewfinder on the camera as the mirror was down!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3417.jpgDSC_3417Target in sight. Now with speed and surprise on its side, the falcon has yet to react. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3416.jpgDSC_3416Gaining height as it heads across the road. The road and posts are visible in the lower area.2013-06-10T05:25:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/06/08/pink-robin-at-woodlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3888.jpgDSC_3888https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3851.jpgDSC_3851https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3840.jpgDSC_3840https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3839.jpgDSC_3839https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_3838.jpgDSC_38382013-06-09T06:19:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/30/rodgers-work-on-display-at-light-factory-gallery-in-eltham/2013-06-08T10:01:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/06/05/out-on-the-cumberland-homestead-site/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_4173.jpgDSC_4173One of a number of females at work up along the Greenvale Creek Ridgehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_4118.jpgDSC_4118Whistling Kite in a light breeze.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_4060.jpgDSC_4060Flame Robin, male, brightening up a dull part of the park2013-06-07T10:03:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/29/a-wander-about-in-the-wright-street-grasslands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_2048.jpgDSC_2048SItting pretty. Flame Robin female feeding in her own little bit of heaven https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_2003.jpgDSC_2003Outnumbered, this Whistling Kite found it hard to gain space to escapehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_1955.jpgDSC_1955Attack of the Ravens https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_1904.jpgDSC_1904Wedge-tailed Eagle looking for updrafts to gain some height https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_1848.jpgDSC_1848Two Whistling Kites enjoying the light breezes https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_1797.jpgDSC_1797Zorro bird at the top dam.2013-05-29T07:35:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/22/yet-another-spin-around-the-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_1352.jpgDWJ__DSC_1352I know there's food in here somewhere. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_1276.jpgDWJ__DSC_1276Spotted Crake.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_1199.jpgDWJ__DSC_1199Hoary-headed Grebe in a misty pond.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_1155.jpgDWJ__DSC_1155Whistling Kite enjoying the fruits of its labours https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_1127.jpgDWJ__DSC_1127Magpie in hot pursuithttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_0962.jpgDWJ__DSC_0962Pink-eared Ducks at rest https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_0893.jpgDWJ__DSC_0893Black-shouldered Kite pair https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_0858.jpgDWJ__DSC_0858Whistling Kite 'fishing'.2013-05-30T04:48:45+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/14/catching-up-with-rosey/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_0011.jpgDWJ__DSC_0011Hello Rosey https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_0099.jpgDWJ__DSC_0099Just a little sunlight to add a highlight to her feathers https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_0127.jpgDWJ__DSC_0127When we're this close, its time to stop breathing and enjoy the moment.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_0118.jpgDWJ__DSC_0118Profile from a very relaxed bird 2013-05-20T10:13:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/20/take-a-bunch-of-photographers-add-birds-wtp-ponds-and-sunshine-with-rain-and-what-have-you-got-cold-wet-happy-birdos/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj-wtp61.jpgDWJ-WTP61Spotted Harrier, doing what they do best. Low languid flight. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj-wtp11.jpgDWJ-WTP11Pink-eared Duck rearranging its feathers. This is with 500mm + TC2.0https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj-wtp41.jpgDWJ-WTP41Red-capped Plover and worm https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj-wtp31.jpgDWJ-WTP31Easy to see hard to identify. Whistling Kite at Paradise Road Pondshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj-wtp21.jpgDWJ-WTP21Black-shouldered Kite in the misty rain, You Yangs backgroundhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj-wtp1.jpgDWJ-WTP1Pelican on a turnhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_0670.jpgDWJ__DSC_0670Red=necked Stint, who didn't brave the journey to Siberia.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_0572nx2.jpgDWJ__DSC_0572nx2Red-Kneed Dotterel https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_0384.jpgDWJ__DSC_0384Black-tailed Godwit 2013-05-20T07:48:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/17/a-fox-with-a-paddock-all-to-itself-or-why-is-the-backpaddock-closed-again-mamma-my-momma-told-me-thered-be-days-like-this-van-morrison/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj02121.jpgdj0212Fox: single inhabitant of the Backpaddock. (Not this one its from Werribee, but you get the idea) Oh, along with some fox hunting gear and appropriate handlers.2013-05-17T07:49:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/16/good-on-ya-joe/2013-05-16T03:18:34+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/13/colour-me-red-or-a-bit-white-throated-treecreeper/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9637.jpgDWJ__DSC_9637Wedge-tailed Eagle taking its pet Ravens out for a morning flight.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9854.jpgDWJ__DSC_9854I know, it can't fly, but this little miss was looking so lovely in the sunshine. She's about 70cm tall. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9843.jpgDWJ__DSC_9843A juvenile Flame Robin, portrait. The interesting wash of colour is beginning under around its neck https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9804.jpgDWJ__DSC_9804One of the brothers waiting for his mates to catch up.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9778.jpgDWJ__DSC_9778They seek her here, they seek her there, that elusive White-throated Treecreeper is everywhere, Well in this shot, just near the map shelter. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9736.jpgDWJ__DSC_9736Female Scarlet Robin in the Sugar Gums 2013-05-13T10:27:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/12/a-long-walk-in-the-long-backpaddock/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9628.jpgDWJ__DSC_9628This lovely guy might well be the missing Lockey, the little white moustache is a giveaway. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9570.jpgDWJ__DSC_9570Another intriguingly marked Red-cap Male. he has tow distinct white feather sets on his face, and his red bib is also showing under his chin. Not seen him ever before. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9543.jpgDWJ__DSC_9543Yellow bugs make the best tucker, just ask this lass.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/flamejpg.jpgflamejpgRather interesting bird with a distinctive yellow slash on his chest. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_93991.jpgDWJ__DSC_93991Brilliant male one of four that were working near the police paddocks. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9471.jpgDWJ__DSC_9471A very busy little female down along the creek line, she and her male companion were working with a large family of Flame Robins and Thornbills.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9460.jpgDWJ__DSC_9460First of two Scarlet Robins. Its not Will.I.Am, as the red apron is different.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwj__dsc_9399.jpgDWJ__DSC_9399Tubby little male waiting for the morning sun to get over the trees to warm him up.2013-05-13T09:32:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/06/a-sunny-morning-in-the-backpaddock-with-the-white-throated-treecreeper/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0228.jpgBrown-haeded HoneyeaterA Brown-headed Honeyeater watching its relatives bathe. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0227.jpgWhite-fronted TreecreeperAt last. I finally managed a worthwhile shot of this very elusive female.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0226.jpgScarlet RobinThis gorgeous young lass is new in the park and is well inside the Backpaddock fence. Her male has her full attention.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0225.jpgFlame RobinThis male seem to be on his own. No females or juveniles and he's not hunting with other males. He's just had a quick splash to dampen his feathers. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0224.jpgFlame RobinFlame Robin, male, at a pool of water.2013-05-08T10:08:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/03/western-treatment-plant-morning-adventure/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0223.jpgBrolgasAn adult and juvenile Brolga. The first I've even seen or photographed. Worth the time down, just for this. The elegance of the birds movements are something that really has to be seen to be fully appreciated. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0222.jpgPelican Pelican on a tight turn into the wind. It gave such a nice wing spread.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0221.jpgFoxThe Ultimate Survivor. Foxy Locksy came tripping down the mud flat while I was sitting in the grass photographing Red-kneed Dotterels.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0220.jpgBlack-shouldered KiteSaid Kite with results from hunt. It appeared to be a Pipit, as the feathers were the first go. I just couldn't get high enough to have the bird completely against the saltbush backdrop.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0219.jpgBlack-shouldered KiteBlack-shouldered Kite at work in the paddock. It was not having to work too hard as the wind was in its favour. Ours too as the light fell on to the bird. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0218.jpgWhistling KiteWhistling Kite enjoying the early morning air. The off shore wind gave them a chance to waft along the edges of the water with little effort2013-05-08T12:06:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/05/01/so-much-to-do-so-little-time-to-blog/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0212.jpgPrimrosePrimrose seems to have come back into the park, and is currently working with a juvenile bird. Her mate, Lockey, I am beginning to fear has passed on. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0213.jpgFlame RobinPlenty of activity in small number of Flame Robins across the area, mostly males and a few juveniles so far.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0214.jpgFLame RobinMr Coppertop, one of the brothers makes his appearance.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0215.jpgFlame Robin, femaleOne early morning this lass invited us into the park. She is one of only a few females we've located so far. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0216.jpgFlame RobinAnother of the males that has turned up to brighten up the forest for winterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dj0217.jpgWhistling KiteA large number of Whistling Kites are working in the area. I counted 12 birds up near the radar tower area. Something must be drawing them in. 2013-05-08T07:54:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/04/14/some-days-its-just-great-to-be-out-and-about-or-the-flame-robins-have-returned/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dj0216.jpgdj0216All spruced up after a dip, and wet now from the rain.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dj0215.jpgdj0215Flame Robin, male. Waiting patiently for his turn at the bath. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dj0214.jpgdj0214Rain or shine a bath is a good time.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dj0213.jpgdj0213https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dj0212.jpgdj0212Julia has returned to the back paddock. 2013-04-17T08:41:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/04/11/into-the-treatment-plant-in-the-rain/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwj__dsc_2098.jpgDWJ__DSC_2098Mr An Onymous often says its worthwhile just being out there, and if you get a decent bird shot that's an added bonus. This is the bonus for us for the day.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwj__dsc_1982.jpgDWJ__DSC_1982Whistling Kite enjoying a bathe in the rain. It has just fluffed out its mantle and back feathers to get damp.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwj__dsc_1923.jpgDWJ__DSC_1923https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwj__dsc_1848.jpgDWJ__DSC_1848Pink-eared Ducks take to the air at the approach of a Swamp Harrier.2013-04-12T07:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/04/08/i-dont-do-book-reviews/2013-04-24T06:24:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/04/09/a-little-afternoon-walk-and-sit/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwj__dsc_3592.jpgScartet06Just another day at the office for the big local herohttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwj__dsc_3577.jpgScarlet04Will.am.mena. She is offering advice on the finer points of tree circling or is just bewildered by the attention of another male, or two wacky photographers.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwj__dsc_3540.jpgScralet03Will. I. AM. He is winning in the branch dancing competiionhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwj__dsc_3512.jpgScalet02Will.am.mena watching the male birds flexing their muscle.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwj__dsc_3502.jpgRedcap Young Redcap Male. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwj__dsc_3484.jpgWill.am.mena01Will.am.mena in the sunshine2013-04-10T07:15:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/03/25/hello-will-am-mena/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/red-capped-robin.jpgRed-capped RobinLitte guy ready to repulse bird scarers https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/will-am-mena-on-display.jpgWill.am.mena on displayWill. Am .Mena. After all this time its official on this site. A female Scarlet at Woodlands 2013-03-25T07:00:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/03/24/very-quiet-days-in-the-bush/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwj__dsc_0819.jpgdwj dsc 0819dwj dsc 0819https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwj__dsc_0062.jpgdwj dsc 0062dwj dsc 0062https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwj__dsc_9586.jpgdwj dsc 9586dwj dsc 9586https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwj__dsc_1282nx.jpgdwj dsc 1282nxdwj dsc 1282nxhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/00218.jpg0021800218https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwj__dsc_1168.jpgdwj dsc 1168dwj dsc 11682013-03-25T05:21:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/03/19/down-to-westgate-park/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwj__dsc_1031.jpgdwj dsc 1031dwj dsc 1031https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwj__dsc_0998.jpgdwj dsc 0998dwj dsc 0998https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwj__dsc_1063.jpgdwj dsc 1063dwj dsc 1063https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwj__dsc_1077.jpgdwj dsc 1077dwj dsc 10772013-03-24T04:09:12+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/03/11/pardalotes-and-shrike-tits/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwj__dsc_8760.jpgdwj dsc 8760dwj dsc 8760https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0138.jpgdsc 0138dsc 0138https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0124.jpgdsc 0124dsc 0124https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_0135.jpgdsc 0135dsc 01352013-03-11T09:40:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/03/05/photos-from-1303-05-darters-and-wtp-mid-day/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_9733.jpgdsc 9733dsc 9733https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_9742.jpgdsc 9742dsc 9742https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_9780.jpgdsc 9780dsc 9780https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_9748.jpgdsc 9748dsc 9748https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dsc_9735.jpgdsc 9735dsc 97352013-03-09T09:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/02/24/just-a-word-about-flickr-sites/2013-02-24T10:25:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/02/24/a-day-around-the-outside-of-the-bandicoot-big-brother-house/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/adayaroundtheoutsideofthebandicootbigbrotherhouse.jpgadayaroundtheoutsideofthebandicootbigbrotherhouseadayaroundtheoutsideofthebandicootbigbrotherhouse2013-02-24T10:20:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/02/11/a-day-looking-at-red-caps/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/adaylookingatred-caps.jpgadaylookingatred capsadaylookingatred caps2013-02-11T10:07:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/01/06/in-spite-of-the-heat-things-go-on/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_8007.jpgTravelling CompanionsTwo Juvenile Red-capped Robins now fending for themselves. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_7973.jpgDWJ__DSC_7973I've got my own housekeeping to do now. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_7890.jpgDWJ__DSC_7890A tiny reproduction of Mum. A young Red-capped Robin now looking after itself. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_8316.jpgDWJ__DSC_8316Female Eastern Yellow Robin being very vocal. Perhaps she does have a survivor from her nest disaster hidden in the undergrowth.2013-02-07T09:47:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/02/07/robins-wagtails-and-cuckoos-all-make-for-a-good-day-out/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6595.jpgdwj dsc 6595dwj dsc 6595https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6488.jpgdwj dsc 6488dwj dsc 6488https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6473.jpgdwj dsc 6473dwj dsc 6473https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6732.jpgdwj dsc 6732dwj dsc 6732https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6535.jpgdwj dsc 6535dwj dsc 6535https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6704.jpgdwj dsc 6704dwj dsc 6704https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6654.jpgdwj dsc 6654dwj dsc 6654https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6490.jpgdwj dsc 6490dwj dsc 6490https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6730.jpgdwj dsc 6730dwj dsc 67302013-02-07T09:38:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/02/06/morning-around-woodlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_7198.jpgdwj dsc 7198dwj dsc 7198https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_7255.jpgdwj dsc 7255dwj dsc 7255https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6870ps.jpgdwj dsc 6870psdwj dsc 6870pshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_7071.jpgdwj dsc 7071dwj dsc 7071https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_7161.jpgdwj dsc 7161dwj dsc 7161https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_7102.jpgdwj dsc 7102dwj dsc 7102https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_7017.jpgdwj dsc 7017dwj dsc 7017https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_7152.jpgdwj dsc 7152dwj dsc 71522013-02-10T05:05:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/02/01/nothing-like-a-little-hobby-to-pass-the-time/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_1932.jpgDWJ__DSC_1932White-bellied Sea-eagle over the bridge near 85W pond.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_1862.jpgDWJ__DSC_1862Feathers fly as the Hobby gets down to business. The feathers are stuck on a Spider Webhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_1736.jpgDWJ__DSC_1736Juvenile with sparrow, being carefully harassed by a Willie Wagtailhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_1533.jpgDWJ__DSC_1533https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_1513.jpgDWJ__DSC_1513I can only imagine how good this might have been had the light be better. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_1314.jpgDWJ__DSC_1314The hapless sparrow is being held by the neck.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_1313.jpgDWJ__DSC_1313Hobby with sparrow breakfast making a break out of the treelikehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_1092.jpgDWJ__DSC_1092Australian Hobby surveying breakfast options 2013-02-06T04:51:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/02/05/photos-from-1301-26-pm-kites-at-stevos/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photosfrom130126pmkitesatstevos.jpgphotosfrom130126pmkitesatstevosphotosfrom130126pmkitesatstevos2013-02-05T04:49:25+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/02/05/with-nevis-and-jill/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/withnevisandjill.jpgwithnevisandjillwithnevisandjill2013-02-05T00:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/02/04/following-the-young-eastern-yellow-robin/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/p1070297.jpgP1070297Dorothy's shot of the day. Jill came by to check on Nevis and stayed for the photoshot. Some times persistence has its own rewards.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6394.jpgDWJ__DSC_6394Nevis showing how much it has grown out of the early feathers. Another week or so it will be hard to tell from the adults. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6319.jpgDWJ__DSC_6319Nevis asleep on the branch near my camera sitspot.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6270.jpgDWJ__DSC_6270Newly hatched and not yet ready to meet their public. Williie Wagtail hatchlings.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dwj__dsc_6249.jpgDWJ__DSC_6249Two young Willie Wagtails out of the nest. Their more adventurous sibling is on another branch. Waging a very short tail.2013-02-04T10:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/01/27/goschen-a-little-bird-oasis-in-a-very-dry-part-of-the-country/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_7403.jpgDSC_7403Whistling Kite in the evening sunshine near Swan Hill.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_5006.jpgDSC_5006Brown Treecreepers in deep discussion about people with long lenses interrupting a perfectly good days outing.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_4844.jpgDSC_4844A very patient Sacred Kingfisher, as we manoeuvred into the best spot for a shot. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_4474.jpgDSC_4474White-browed Babbler showing off its very long beak https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_4447.jpgDSC_4447Hooded Robin2013-02-01T02:41:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/01/28/a-very-interesting-part-of-a-jigsaw-puzzlenew-eastern-yellow-robin/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_0741.jpgDWJ__DSC_0741And all the Wagtail females are back on the job with new nests and new families on the way. This is one of 4 nests we located today. About a week to fly for these three fat chicks. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_0581.jpgDWJ__DSC_0581Jill in full cry against a Grey Shrike Thrush that seemed to take an interest in the area she was guarding.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_0254.jpgDWJ__DSC_0254New Bird in town. All dressed up with a few brown baby feathers still showing 2013-01-28T10:56:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/01/26/a-river-full-of-corellas-or-australia-day-in-swan-hill/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_3959.jpgDSC_3959Fancy that, another Little Corella in flight. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_7131.jpgDSC_7131Galah either drinking or feeding from the opening in the tree. Here it is defending its eating rights for another bird. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_4398.jpgDSC_4398Pacific Black Duck on a pool of Rodger ripples https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_4328ps.jpgDSC_4328psHunting lerp on the gum leaves, a Blue-faced Honeyeater in the evening light. Not hard photography, its over the rail in our cabin. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_4118.jpgDSC_4118Corellas in synchronised Flying. You've only got to look at 700 more. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dsc_4038.jpgDSC_4038Australian Wood Duck flying low under the radar 2013-01-29T04:41:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/01/22/a-day-out-with-the-birds-at-newstead-and-moolat/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_9151.jpgDWJ__DSC_9151Wedge-tailed Eagle. Low down, in a moderate tail wind. Cruising at about walking speed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_3738.jpgDWJ__DSC_3738Waiting in the shade, not flying about in the hot sunshine. Clever bird https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_3507.jpgDWJ__DSC_3507Said Mum with said food. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_3422.jpgDWJ__DSC_3422Juvenile Nankeen Kestrel, sheltering from the wind. Waiting for Mum to supply a meal. 2013-01-22T10:55:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/01/21/mornings-with-jack-and-jill-eastern-yellow-robins/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_3320.jpgDWJ__DSC_3320Female begging for food. The wing waggles seem to get his attention.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_3296.jpgDWJ__DSC_3296Big stretch. TIme to get up and get going another mouth to feed. Jack preparing for the next shift.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_3281.jpgDWJ__DSC_3281After so much work, Jack takes a nap. Given he flew to about 3 metres from the camera position, an then just settled down, I'm pretty happy he's accepted us. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_3229.jpgDWJ__DSC_3229After a nice grub, a wing stretch is always relieving. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_2510.jpgDWJ__DSC_2510MInd the feathers do take awhile to dry out. But perhaps that's part of the enjoymenthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_2086.jpgDWJ__DSC_2086First time we'd been met on the track for many a long week."G,day".https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_2693.jpgDWJ__DSC_2693A nice tub on a hot day does wonders to the spirits.2013-01-21T06:50:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/01/16/tripping-along-to-the-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_1724.jpgDWJ__DSC_1724Red-necked Stint and Sharp-tailed Sandpipers at the 'new' water crossing at WTPhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_1548.jpgDWJ__DSC_1548Two juvenile Black-shouldered Kites waiting for Mum to arrive with a mouse. They had just spotted her coming and began such a racket.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_1395.jpgDWJ__DSC_1395Golden-headed Cisticola with nesting materials https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_1318.jpgDWJ__DSC_1318Brown Falcon at hunt in the early morning light. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_1207.jpgDWJ__DSC_1207Hobby at remarkable speed turn.2013-01-21T06:39:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/01/07/dealing-with-the-heat-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_0681.jpgDWJ__DSC_0681The male in the sunshine. Like many birds, he seems to be in somewhat of a trance in the sunshine, and he is leaning further and further over, like he's mesmerised. They all seem to do it, so it must be good fun.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_0623.jpgDWJ__DSC_0623The female pops by for a quick sip of water. The base is hidden under the stone and branch, so its still pretty much "bush". https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_0595.jpgDWJ__DSC_0595Because of the heat, the female has her wings right away from her body.2013-01-07T06:04:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/01/04/penny-leaves-behind-a-project-and-starts-a-new-one/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_7642.jpgDWJ__DSC_7642The abandoned nest. The size is about large enough to take a golfball. How she gets small birds out is a miracle. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_7635.jpgDWJ__DSC_7635Now to buy some nice curtains, and pick up the widescreen tv.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_7568.jpgDWJ__DSC_7568Adding the next level to the new nest.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_7552.jpgDWJ__DSC_7552Penny preening between web collections. Her little orange chest feather is well shown.2013-01-04T11:15:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2013/01/02/fledging-pardalotes-and-a-white-fronted-treecreeper/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_94921.jpgDWJ__DSC_9492A nice feed and we'll soon have you out of there. Thanks Mum.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_9873.jpgDWJ__DSC_9873White-fronted Treecreeper in action in the last moments of sunlight.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_9632.jpgDWJ__DSC_9632I'll just keep pushing, I'm bound to pop out eventually. I hope. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_9515.jpgDWJ__DSC_9515This needs a bit of a discussion. Do try to pull your head in and pop it out of the "larger" hole above. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_9553.jpgDWJ__DSC_9553Now if you fly out, I'll give you such a nice reward. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dwj__dsc_0012.jpgDWJ__DSC_0012See if you can spot the two hidden young red-capped robins. That's what the mottle feathers are for. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hennypenny.jpgHennyPennyHenny and Penny hunting of the same perch. A bit of montage in Photoshop2013-01-04T02:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/31/2012-in-review/2012-12-31T00:14:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/30/looking-for-red-caps-and-finding-a-white-fronted-treecreeper/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_1211-18_dsc_6863.jpgDWJ_1211 18_DSC_6863Young Red-capped Robin in the evening sunshine. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_1211-18_dsc_6854.jpgDWJ_1211 18_DSC_6854Male Red-capped Robin in supervisory duties https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_1211-18_dsc_6825.jpgDWJ_1211 18_DSC_6825Juvenile Red-capped Robin, with dad in the backgroundhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_6978.jpgDWJ_6978Striated Pardalote at nest site. How does that big bird, get into that tiny hole? 2012-12-30T10:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/28/using-the-new-panasonic-fz200-camera/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1030808-version-2.jpgP1030808 - Version 2Brown Falcon with it's own pet Willie Wagtail. This has been cropped in a bit. IISO 400. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1040416.jpgP1040416Eastern Yellow Robin and nest construction. Back lit so the camera has struggled a bit, but got the focus part right!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1040355.jpgWagtailsWillie Wagtail Overcrowded Nest. Out of five young it looks like she got four on the wing. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1040598.jpgEastern Yellow RobinEastern Yellow Robin male. 2013-01-16T07:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/24/lots-of-activity-up-in-the-paddock-good-and-not-so-good/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_7547.jpgDWJ__DSC_7547Five have become three. If we'd have meant to fly we'd have been given wings. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_7658.jpgDWJ__DSC_7658Where did eveybody go? Two late starters in the flying game look as though they are wondering what all the fuss is about. 2012-12-24T07:49:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/23/learning-to-be-a-red-capped-robin/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6918.jpgDWJ__DSC_6918Young Red-capped Robin getting the finer points of robing into practice.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6964.jpgDWJ__DSC_6964Visit from a younger bird from another pair. This one is still quite young and being fed by its dad. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6897.jpgDWJ__DSC_6897"How are you doing, getting the hang of it now?" "Thanks for the help Dad." https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6848.jpgDWJ__DSC_6848Henny overseeing his progeny. He offers appropriate chips and calls, as well as hands on practical experience. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6805.jpgDWJ__DSC_6805Young bird with an insect it caught, while Henny looks on. (Approvingly?)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6787.jpgDWJ__DSC_6787Oh dear, that didn't seem to work.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6785.jpgDWJ__DSC_6785Dad said to lift my wings up to scare up the bugs.2012-12-23T07:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/20/lots-of-interesting-eastern-yellow-robin-activity/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_7063.jpgDWJ__DSC_7063Perhaps if I close my eyes really really really tight and can't see you, you won't be able to find me. Fledgling Eastern Yellow Robin that sat perfectly still for about 20 minuteshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6998.jpgA bit of a preen to look at my best for the photographhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6929.jpgDWJ__DSC_6929Crouch down, crouch down. Get in the nest, tuck your wings in. Stop peeking. Mother Wagtail squashing her brood back into the nesthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6875.jpgDWJ__DSC_6875Now who'd like a nice big butterfly for morning tea? Anyone? 2012-12-20T07:23:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/19/poking-around-with-old-technology/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_62551.jpgSpotted Rock_DoveTaken with a Nikon 80-400 VR zoom and a Kenko 1.4 Teleconverter https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_6130.jpgSpotted Rock-DoveJust as I tripped the shutter it dropped its wings and left this amazing explosion of water drops. Who'd have guessed. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_6255.jpgSpotted Rock DoveSpotted Rock_Dove shot with 80-400 Nikon Zoom and a Kenko Teleconverter. Lens effectively 560mm at f/8. 2012-12-20T06:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/17/driving-around-western-treatment-plant/2012-12-18T01:31:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/16/robins-hard-at-work-and-a-white-throated-treecreeper/2012-12-16T10:22:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/14/the-story-of-the-missing-tripod-burke-and-wills-and-really-nice-people-that-lift-your-spirits-because-they-are-helpful/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dsc_6202.jpgDSC_62022012-12-16T09:35:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/15/1566/2012-12-16T09:15:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/12/eastern-yellow-robin-portrait-session/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_5912.jpgDWJ__DSC_5912What about a cute one for the folks back home. Chin down a bit, tilt your head, ah. That's the one. We'll add a bit of top lighting to give it some drama. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_6034.jpgDWJ__DSC_6034Being a super model and a hard working dad is just plain exhausting. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_5826.jpgDWJ__DSC_5826Hmm what about a shot for the corporate board room or the year book? Little light from the Right Hand side. Bring down the background lighting a half a stop. I couldn't do this any better in the studio. No wonder I used to love doing outdoor portraits. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_5812.jpgDWJ__DSC_5812Ok, head up a little turn to your right, that's it. Now its dramatic. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_5796.jpgDWJ__DSC_5796Let's try moody front light and a little extra light on the background for effect. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_5770.jpgDWJ__DSC_5770How about we take out the bright front light and darken down the background https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_5769.jpgDWJ__DSC_5769Let's work with the front lights on and the background subdued.2012-12-12T06:29:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/09/with-henny-and-penny-in-the-nursery-woodlands-is-alive-with-the-sounds-of-new-life/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_4899.jpgDWJ__DSC_4899Thanks Mum! Primrose delivers the goods https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_5036.jpgDWJ__DSC_5036Primrose with a nice big bug to keep her little one happy.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_5085.jpgDWJ__DSC_5085Henny the male Red-cap looking for food.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_5070.jpgDWJ__DSC_5070Penny inbetween feeding time, taking a break in the sunshine.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_4689.jpgDWJ__DSC_4689This will do nicely to keep the youngun's happy2012-12-10T03:40:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/09/brown-goshawk-this-is-in-flickr/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/8244238174_ec28dbafc1_z.jpg2012-12-09T02:59:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/09/spotted-pardalote-flickr-photo-sharing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/8256787356_979f0fece1_z.jpgSpotted Pardalote2012-12-09T02:56:31+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/07/evening-at-the-wtp/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pumphouse01.jpgPumphouse01WTP Pumphouse. Right on sunset, the cloud parted just as the sun set and a beautiful shaft of orange light skidded across the paddocks. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_4248.jpgDWJ__DSC_4248At last the falcon gives in and the wagtail is victorious. Til next time. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_4232.jpgDWJ__DSC_4232I've told you before stay out of my patch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj__dsc_4220.jpgDWJ__DSC_4220Wagtail agitating on the back of the Falcon2012-12-07T05:01:38+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/05/bird-photography-is-fun/2012-12-06T01:35:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/04/the-family-is-growing/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_2945.jpgDWJ_2945A hard working Dad looking after one of his recently fledged batch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_3053.jpgDWJ_3053Waiting for Dad. This young bird is propped waiting for Dad to return from looking after is siblings. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_2873.jpgDWJ_2873Female Rufous Whistler The light through the trees has been softly filtered and gives good detail to the bird.2012-12-04T03:23:22+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/12/02/what-a-delight-to-see-you-fledging-an-eastern-yellow-robin/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_2671.jpgDWJ_2671This poor little bird is out of the nest and just about able to hang on to the branch. It's got one claw securely attached to the bark at the top, and the others are just clench tight. The lovely brown rufous nest feathers are still visible, so its probably only a day out of the nest. Even without a tail, it does seem to be able to manoeuvre well enough. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_2667.jpgDWJ_2667Young Eastern Yellow Robin. Probably only fledged in the last day or so. Check out the very tiny almost non-existent tail. 2012-12-02T10:28:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/11/30/trippin-to-ballarat/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_2541.jpgDWJ_2541https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_2475.jpgDWJ_2475https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_2457.jpgDWJ_2457https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dwj_2430.jpgDWJ_2430Cygnets at rest2012-12-02T07:42:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/11/28/woodlands-backpaddock-area-is-now-re-opened/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_1888.jpgDWJ_1888Pallid Cuckoo in the Backpaddock - formerly Bandicoot Hilton.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_1835.jpgDWJ_1835All the young in the Goshawk Mansion. I just couldn't get all four looking in the same direction. Notice the lovely brown colouring and the super looking chevrons on the chests. 2012-11-28T09:59:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/11/01/mum-and-the-kids/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_5536.jpgDWJ_5536Mum and the kids. Tawny Frogmouth overlooking her two very dependant young. She does look the part of the concerned parent. Unusual to see her in a pose other than looking like a tree branch2012-11-22T05:30:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/11/12/family-portraits/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_5481.jpgDWJ_5481They've got Mum's eyes!https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_5498.jpgDWJ_5498Family Portrait in the evening sunshine2012-11-22T05:28:38+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/11/22/a-great-day-out-at-woodlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_1065.jpgDWJ_1065Another family portrait. The movement of the young'uns eventually caused Mum and Dad to move to another branch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_0867.jpgDWJ_0867Lining up for a turn at wing flapping. The feathers are just starting to develop.2012-11-22T05:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/11/18/sunday-morning-in-the-rain/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_6196.jpgDWJ_6196Dusky Woodswallow, hiding behind the branch. Not sure why, but it slipped itself down low and was looking very attentively into the trees, I didn't spot anything unusual, but it was certainly trying to keep out of sight. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_6071.jpgDWJ_6071Dusky Woodswallow hunting in the rain.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_5967.jpgDWJ_5967Will O'Scarlet in the rain. He come bounding through the trees to check me out, and once he'd figured it was me, moved on to other more important activities, which I presume included drying off. 2012-11-18T03:38:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/11/09/a-nice-discovery/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_4933.jpgDWJ_4933Spotted Pardalote in the early sunshine.2012-11-12T22:09:35+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/11/08/working-with-eastern-yellow-robins/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_4512.jpgDWJ_4512A food offering for the female hard at work on the early stages of the nest.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_4996.jpgDWJ_4996These elegant Eastern Yellow Robins are becoming a little easier to work with each day.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_4360.jpgDWJ_4360Soft afternoon light just before rain.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_2551.jpgDWJ_2551The male Eastern Yellow Robin. Landed on the stick, just as a light shower of rain began, and the sun broke through to reflect from the rain to fill in the shadows. This has had no image enhancement, other than a slight crop. Cool2012-11-12T22:07:09+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/11/11/im-on-to-you/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dwj_1211-10_dsc_5121.jpgDWJ_1211 10_DSC_5121A Willie Wagtail in hot pursuit of a wayward Kookaburra. The plucky little bird has no qualms about diving directly into the bigger bird. They must have a nest close by to become so agitated. Although sometimes I think they do it for the sport. 2012-11-11T07:07:54+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/10/05/delightful-evening-on-gellibrand-hill/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dwj1210-06-04.jpgDWJ1210-06-04Wedgetail Eagle flying in. Love the expression on the stationery bird.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dwj1210-06-03.jpgDWJ1210-06-03Pallid Cuckoo enjoying an evening snack.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dwj1210-06-02.jpgDWJ1210-06-02Wedgetailed Eagle and some very aggressive Ravenshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dwj121005-06.jpgdwj121005-06As the sun sets slowly in the west, the call of the Kookaburra brings another day to a close. Roll the MovieTone Newsreel music track. Thanks Photoshophttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dwj1210-06-01.jpgDWJ1210-06-01Two Wedgtailed Eagles enjoying the evening sunshsine2012-11-01T10:00:11+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/10/28/looking-for-kestrels/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/4847.jpg4847Red-capped Robin male near Somerton Road Carpark. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/4698.jpg4698Tree Martin Leaf Delivery https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/4610.jpg4610Tree Martins in conference2012-10-30T09:16:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/10/30/not-a-bad-mornings-work-eastern-yellow-robins/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/5298.jpg5298Eastern Yellow Robin just about close enough to reach out and touch.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/5283.jpg5283Eastern Yellow Robin nest building. She sort of pokes the bits of bark into one another and it slowly builds up into a shape.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/5213.jpg5213Eastern Yellow Robin and a big beetle that was taken back to the waiting female2012-10-30T09:12:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/10/16/still-in-town/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/3006.jpg30062012-10-16T09:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/10/02/a-turn-of-the-season-and-the-sacred-kingfishers-are-back-for-the-summer/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dwjwp0561.jpgdwjwp0561After a little snack, time for a bath and a dry off in the sunshine https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dwjwp0551.jpgdwjwp0551Sacred Kingfishers return to Woodlands for the summer season 2012-10-02T06:45:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/27/red-capped-robin-mystery-solved/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj0011.jpgDWJ001Lockie and Spider web combination 2012-09-28T05:52:22+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/08/19/red-caps-and-flame-robins/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj131.jpgFlame Robin femaleThis bird landed in a small growth tree and proceeded to play peekaboo through the leaves at me. The TC20 on the 500mm lens made autofocus a real nightmare. But. The result was worth the persistence. Sometimes images make me smile and this one does. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj121.jpgRed-capped Robin FemaleThis female has already built at least one nest, and is starting to show the egg patch in her chest feathers. Perhaps with a few days of warmer weather she might be ready to lay. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj11-1.jpgFlame Robin MaleThis is one of two males in a small hunting party. They are moving so quickly through the scrub now as they bulk up for their soon coming journey to the high country. He landed just near my camera position but was gone without stopping to feed. Obviously looking for the best stuff now. 2012-09-24T08:46:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/21/back-in-town-and-still-around-scaret-robin-reappearance/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj1209-02.jpgDWJ1209-02Male Scarlet Robin, checking me out, and letting me get with in reasonable photographing distance. He was quiet all afternoon, no loud vocals at all. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj1209-01.jpgDWJ1209-01Male Scarlet Robin in the afternoon sunshine 2012-09-24T08:41:52+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/24/a-mothers-worst-nightmare/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj03.jpgdwJ03https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj011.jpgdwJ012012-09-24T08:39:15+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/24/what-gets-a-chough-all-agitated/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj02.jpgdwJ022012-09-24T08:37:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/23/the-famous-crossing-at-abbey-road-now-just-where-is-paul-mccartney/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj12092307.jpgDWJ120923072012-09-24T07:18:28+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/23/the-mystery-becomes-a-little-clearer-or-more-complicated/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj12092302.jpgDWJ12092302Female Scarlet Robin. As good as I got in the failing light. First time We've seen her in about three weeks. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj12092301.jpgDWJ12092301Scarlet Male in the very late afternoon light. Pity about the small branch across his wing and neck. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj1209011.jpgDWJ1209011Primrose at close quarters. She was happy to hunt around me, and come back quite close to check it all out. No nesting bump, so I don't think she has started for real yet. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj120901.jpgDWJ120901White-winged Choughs giving a shinglebacked lizard a piece of their minds. 2012-09-23T08:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/20/around-the-sugar-gums-at-woodlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwjsugargums08.jpgDWJSugargums08Pallid Cuckoo, waiting, waiting waiting. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwjsugargums07.jpgDWJSugargums07Two Dusky Woodswallows discussing the finer points of the flying game in the sunshine. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwjsugargums06.jpgDWJSugargums06"Hey, play by the rules, you're supposed to fly off when I land."https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwjsugargums05.jpgDWJSugargums05Dusky Woodswallow enjoying a snack between games.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwjsugargums04.jpgDWJSugargums04Willie Wagtail contrast against the colours of the sawn Sugar Gum logs. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwjsugargums03.jpgDWJSugargums03Dusky Woodswallow at rule 1https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwjsugargums02.jpgDWJSugargums02Grey Cuckoo Shrike, in fine voice and extremely busy feeding among the shedding bark of the gums.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwjsugargums01.jpgDWJSugargums01Striated Pardalote 2012-09-20T06:03:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/16/travelling-to-echuca/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/terrick.jpgterrickChestnut-rumped Thornbill. This wonderful little bird was flitting around the bushes on the climb up to the top of Mt Terrick Terrick. It was always just to far away to get those great shots. But it was a new bird for me, so I was pretty happy. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/pericoota.jpgpericootaRestless Flycatcher, called a "Scissors Grinder" because of the unusual noise it makes. This is one of a pair that were performing in the late afternoon sunshine along the banks of the Murray. They were taking the opportunity in the sunshine to bathe, preen and play with one another, would have stayed there for a longer time had it been possible. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/kamarooka.jpgkamarookaWhite-eared Honeyeater at Kamarooka. This is one of a number of birds that were highly agitated by our presence because they were just beginning nesting. I did feel sorry for them.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/barmah.jpgbarmahGums in the flood at Barmah Forest 2012-09-18T10:49:59+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/18/woodlands-and-robins/2012-09-18T10:45:17+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/06/along-three-chain-road-to-the-pie-shop/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/image.jpgImagePhotography by Mr A Nonymous (credited)https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj005.jpgDWJ005Magpie attack. Wedgetail Eagle about to take to the breeze and stream away from the magpie.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj004.jpgDWJ004White-fronted Treecreeper, hard at work.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj002.jpgDWJ002Eastern Yellow Robin, at work with juvenilehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj001.jpgDWJ001Eastern Yellow Robinhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dwj01.jpgDWJ0011Juvenile Eastern Yellow Robin2012-09-06T12:26:35+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/03/flame-robin-colour-shape-and-form/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dj141.jpgdj142012-09-03T10:27:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/03/house-building-with-emma-the-red-capped-robin/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dj131.jpgdj13https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dj121.jpgdj122012-09-03T10:22:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/09/02/fathers-day-among-the-robins/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dj17.jpgdj17https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dj16.jpgdj16https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dj15.jpgdj15https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dj14.jpgdj14https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dj13.jpgdj13https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dj12.jpgdj122012-09-02T10:51:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/08/24/dj-laments/2012-08-31T08:54:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/06/12/wtp-evening/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/seaeagle.jpgseaeagleWhite-bellied Sea Eagle escaping with someone's relativehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/flamerobinbath02.jpgFlamerobinbath02Male Flame Robin after a bathhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/flamerobinbath01.jpgFlamerobinbath01Male Flame Robin taking an evening bathhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cuckoo.jpgcuckooHorsfield Cuckoo in call mode2012-08-22T10:30:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/08/03/western-treatment-plant-timing-is-everything/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj13.jpgNankeen Kestrel Restaurant This female Nankeen Kestrel made short work of her mouse-takeawayhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj12.jpgBrown Falconhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj11.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite aerial combatA couple of over enthusiastic kites who locked talons and twisted about in the air. The noise of the talons scraping was like fingers down a blackboard.2012-08-22T10:23:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/08/22/someone-new-in-the-neighbourhood/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj_1208_21_dsc_0498.jpgDWJ_1208_21_DSC_0498Hello Fiona. At this distance it feels like she is just in front of the lens. She was. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj_1208_21_dsc_0488.jpgDWJ_1208_21_DSC_0488Up close and personal. She ducked in an out of a large blackwood wattle in flower so the light was a bit ordinary.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj_1208_21_dsc_0481.jpgDWJ_1208_21_DSC_0481Single Female Red-capped Robin. Very energetic and calling as she goes. No sign of a male companion as yet. 2012-08-22T10:17:42+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/08/21/season-ending-with-a-fanfare/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj_1208_21_dsc_0427.jpgDWJ_1208_21_DSC_0427https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj_1208_21_dsc_0318.jpgDWJ_1208_21_DSC_0318Female Flame Robin at work across a little moss bed. She spent quite a few minutes only metres from my camera position.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj_1208_21_dsc_0287.jpgDWJ_1208_21_DSC_0287Lockie at work. Checking out all the 'invaders' moving through his territory. He seemed to be able to hunt off or make them move along with both verbal threats and fly-passes. 2012-08-22T09:55:43+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/08/20/a-day-out-with-the-sisters/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj16.jpgdwj16Tawny Frogmouth in preening mode in the late morning sunshine. It was so intent that it didn't adopt the traditional stance, but happily worked away at its feathers. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj15.jpgdwj15https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj14.jpgdwj14Lovely female Flame Robin. The sunlight poured through the leaves of the trees as the strong wind moved them about. I waited until a break of sunshine came.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj132.jpgdwj13https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj122.jpgdwj12Flame Robin in "HIgh Key". I've rambled on before about high key, but it does provide, life, excitement, freshness to an image. The camera nailed the exposure. Pretty much as shot. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj111.jpgdwj11Lockie on fence wire, I like the out of focus sweep of the wire.2012-08-21T04:08:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/08/06/woodlands-and-red-capped-robins/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dsc_1737.jpgDSC_1737Just for a bit of fun. The photographer is the big ugly dude on the right with all the hardware. The bird, subject of said photographer, is the little tiny smudge on the lefthand side. Sort of puts it all in perspective really.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj-1208-06-dsc_6770.jpgFemale Scarlet RobinFound this beautiful bird in the sun on a side track. She waited long enough for me to get organisedhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj-1208-06-dsc_6696-1.jpgFemale Scarlet RobinThe light was a little soft and kind. She wasn't as close as Primrose.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj-1208-06-dsc_6637.jpgRed-capped Robin She is as close as the focus can work. TC20eIII on 500mm lens. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dwj-1208-06-dsc_6627.jpgRed-capped Robin How close can you get? Now turn to the right, work it, work it. 2012-08-06T12:26:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/07/27/robins-bath-time/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1107_27dwj-1207-27-dsc_3971.jpgDWJ-1207-27-DSC_3971https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-27-dsc_4165.jpgDWJ-1207-27-DSC_4165https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-27-dsc_4094.jpgDWJ-1207-27-DSC_4094https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-27-dsc_4033.jpgDWJ-1207-27-DSC_4033https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-27-dsc_4016.jpgDWJ-1207-27-DSC_4016https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-27-dsc_3932.jpgDWJ-1207-27-DSC_3932https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-27-dsc_3926.jpgDWJ-1207-27-DSC_39262012-07-27T12:54:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/07/12/big-birds-up-at-wtp/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj21.jpgdwj21https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-12-dsc_1458.jpgDWJ-1207-12-DSC_1458White-bellied Sea Eagle being harassed by gull. It had been putting up with attacks for about 20 minutes or more by this stage https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_1495.jpgDSC_14952012-07-25T12:08:00+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/07/12/study-in-high-key/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj19.jpgdwj192012-07-25T12:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/07/24/woodlands-historic-park-robin-season/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-22-dsc_2563.jpgDWJ-1207-22-DSC_2563Interestingly marked young Flame Robin. It must be a juvenile moulting through into its adult colours. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-22-dsc_2551.jpgDWJ-1207-22-DSC_2551A male Flame Robin who came on a hunting expedition from the closed off Backpaddock area. Usually there would be a number of birds, but he was pretty much on his own.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-20-dsc_2442.jpgDWJ-1207-20-DSC_2442Primrose on the fence line near the cemeteryhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-23-dsc_2917.jpgDWJ-1207-23-DSC_2917Female Scarlet Robin enjoying a long squishy worm. It gets a good belting on the branch to soften it up. Nice to see both of the Scarlets are still in the area. I'm hoping they stay for the nesting season. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-23-dsc_2775.jpgDWJ-1207-23-DSC_2775Red-capped Robin Female. This is Primrose, (see the lovely apricot wash on her chest) overseeing a territorial dispute between Lockie, and a would be suitor. 2012-07-25T12:53:46+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/brown-falcon/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj14.jpgdwj14Brown Falcon hovering. It was looking for some prey that a Swamp Harrier had let go near the roadway.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj17.jpgdwj17Brown Falcon not giving up on the searchhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj16.jpgdwj16Brown Falcon at rest between hovering. It was probably trying to work out its next move not having had any success.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj15.jpgdwj15Wind Hovering Brown Falcon in search of a quick mealhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj112-1.jpgBrown FalconEarly morning. I don't think it wanted to move in the cool air. It held its spot, even when I moved the car opposite its perch. It is at about 12 metres. I had to shoot vertical with the 500mm lens to get all the bird in. This is a wing stretch just before take-off.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/brownfalcon.jpgbrownfalconYoung Brown Falcon at WTP, learning new skills of hanging on to the branch and scratching at the same time. Pretty complex when you are only new at it. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc9653-version-2.jpg_DSC9653 - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc9646-version-2.jpg_DSC9646 - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc0566-version-2.jpg_DSC0566 - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj-wp01.jpgDWJ-WP012012-07-25T10:35:28+00:00weekly0.6https://birdsaspoetry.com/black-shouldered-kite/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj116.jpgBlack-shouldered Kitehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj114.jpgBlack Shouldered Kitehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj113.jpgBlack-shouldered Kitehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj112.jpgBlack-shouldered Kitehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwjwp-34.jpgDWJWP-34Black-shouldered Kite maintaining young birdhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwjwp-30.jpgDWJWP-30Young Black-Shoudered Kite in brown dress, probably only a week or so out of the nesthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc0464-version-2.jpg_DSC0464 - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj-1111_30_dsc8546-version-21.jpgDWJ-1111_30_DSC8546 - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj-1111_30_dsc8547-version-21.jpgDWJ-1111_30_DSC8547 - Version 2https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwj-1111_30_dsc8553-version-21.jpgDWJ-1111_30_DSC8553 - Version 22012-07-25T10:22:44+00:00weekly0.6https://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/07/19/sunshiny-day-at-wtpqii/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-19-dsc_2087.jpgDWJ-1207-19-DSC_2087Spotted Harrier casually making its way along a water channel at WTPhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-19-dsc_1949.jpgDWJ-1207-19-DSC_1949Hovering Brown Falcon. It skimmed over the waters edge looking for the prey dropped by a Swamp Harrier. It didn't have any success in the few minutes we watched. Perhaps the mouse or rat escaped for another day.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-19-dsc_2318.jpgDWJ-1207-19-DSC_2318Another Spotted Harrier, this time with takeaway lunch.2012-07-24T07:27:06+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/07/09/australasian-grebe/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-09-dsc_1064-1.jpgDWJ-1207-09-DSC_1064 (1)Male Flame Robin who came to my side of the fence for a little visit.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dwj-1207-09-dsc_1193.jpgDWJ-1207-09-DSC_1193Australasian Grebe and reflection2012-07-09T10:27:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/06/25/looking-for-flame-robins-2/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwj082.jpgdwj08Young Flame Robin in moult. He is hunting down along the Moonee Ponds Creek, near the Billabongs area at Woodlands. 2017-07-31T01:20:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/06/24/just-little-wanders/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwj10.jpgdwj10Here he is again with a nicer background. He is my second most favourite of the Red-caps because he is very relaxed with me most of the time.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwj091.jpgdwj09Here he is again with a nicer background. He is my second most favourite of the Red-caps because he is very relaxed with me most of the time.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwj081.jpgdwj08Redcapped Robin Male, hunting in the sunshine after several days of intense rain. 2012-06-24T11:47:44+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/06/19/hello-and-arent-you-looking-super/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwj09.jpgdwj09Find of the day. Eastern Yellow Robin in a small clump of Black Wattlehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwj08.jpgdwj08Female Scarlet Robin in the early morning lighthttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwj-1206-19-dsc_9733.jpgDWJ-1206-19-DSC_9733Scarlet Robin Male https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwj-1206-19-dsc_9577.jpgDWJ-1206-19-DSC_9577Female Scarlet Robin hunting2012-06-19T08:14:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/06/07/off-the-the-land-of-goschen-again/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwjgoschen002.jpgDWJGoschen002Lisping Striated Pardolotte https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwjgoschen02.jpgdwjgoschen02Brown Tree-creeperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwjgoschen01.jpgDWJGoschen01Spiny-chinned Honeyeaterhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dwjgoschen001.jpgDWJGoschen001White-browed Babbler with Spider snack2012-06-12T00:15:07+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/06/05/on-a-road-40-years-ago/2012-06-05T11:12:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/06/04/foggy-morning-with-robins/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/redcap-07.jpgredcap 07Male Red-cap in the soggy grass. He is a bit wet from hunting about, and very wary of me.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/redcap-06.jpgredcap 06Another Red-capped Male. I had to walk a long way in to find him and again he was very wary of me. But the light just enveloped him. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/flamerobin.jpgflamerobinAnother "Fatboy". This male was on his own. He found a super big purple worm, but took off with it before I had a chance to get some eating shots. I found him on a branch looking decidedly overweight. 2012-06-04T12:54:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/05/28/young-miss-heartbreaker/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/flame-robin1.jpgFlame Robin1Female Flame Robin. She seemed to be calling to the family group because they too flight and followed her departure.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/redcapped-robin1.jpgredcapped Robin1How does she look. Red-riding Hood, with her little red-breast feathers and her brilliant orange red cap.2012-05-28T10:34:39+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/26/wonders-of-a-little-rain/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj1115.jpgdwj111Red-capped Robin male and a spider web contrast. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj1114.jpgRed-capped RobinRed-capped Robin male and a spider web contrast.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc2853.jpgDusky WoodswallowsDusky Woodswallow flock taking a drink from a small pool of water high up in a tree.2012-05-24T10:06:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/05/24/guess-whos-turning-all-the-boys-heads/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_7262.jpgDSC_7262One of the "Brothers" three males who seem to hunt as an independent group.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_7149.jpgDSC_7149Young Flame Robin, part of a family of 5 birds.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_7133.jpgDSC_7133An unattached female who seems to have all the local males interestedhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_7097.jpgDSC_7097Mr Mighty feeding in a moss bed, very early in the morning, the sun is just starting to advance through the tree line2012-05-24T07:15:58+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/05/17/go-you-little-black-and-white-territorial-policeman/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_6165.jpgWagtail and Black-shouldered KiteIts all about position position position. Just being the larger bird in a dispute does not necessarily give you landing rights. 2012-05-21T10:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/05/21/robin-flock-at-woodlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_6913nx2.jpgRed-capped Robin MaleThis male is on a low branch. I am working on a very low tripod and laying on the ground to get a lower perspective. Get wetter, and muddier, but you see much more from the bird's point of view.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc_6723.jpgFemale Flame RobinHunting in the early morning sunshine on a moss bed. I was laying on the ground, camera on a low tripod, just to get a separation from the background.2012-05-22T01:23:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/05/11/hello-mr-mighty-or-i-think-i-might-take-up-photography-seems-easy-enough/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj003.jpgMr MightyMr Mighty with a wing flick on a stump. It is a hunting technique. But he is really just showing off for you and me. 2012-05-11T06:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/05/10/sunshine-in-late-autumn-at-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj001.jpgBlackp-shouldered KiteA Black-shoudlered Kite making an aggressive pass on a Whistling Kite who was doing all it could to defend itself against a constant attack. The loose feathers are from a direct hit by the BSK. 2012-05-10T09:59:55+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/05/08/nice-to-meet-old-friends/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj05.jpgPelican on landing approachhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj04.jpgNankeen KestrelFemale Nankeen Kestrel on a hunting trip.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj01.jpgYellow-rumped ThornbillA Yellow-Rumped Thornbill, helping itself to the bugs in the spider web. It got pretty tangled in the web, and eventually had shake itself free.2012-05-08T12:25:57+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/05/06/sunday-at-woodlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj14.jpgMale Flame RobingAnother of "The Brothers". He is nicely positioned against the spider's web.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj13.jpgFlame Robin MaleMr Copper-top. One of three males that travel together, "The Brothers".https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj11.jpgScarlet Robin MaleThis boy and his rather shy female put in an appearance, he is now one of three males in the area. They are a bit of a bully to the Red-caps I think.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj10.jpgRed-capped Robin FemaleThe hardest working little bird. She has had a very productive summer, and now is piling on the food, ready for next season. 2012-05-06T11:58:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/05/04/a-hunting-we-will-go/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj112.jpgFemale Flame RobinAnother one from the hunting partyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj09.jpgMale Red-capped Robinhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dwj08.jpgFlame Robin FemaleThis young lady spent a lot of the morning with serveral other females hunting on their own. They seem to have a different call, a Cheep, Chip, Chip, which must be a location thing. This one seemed to be the noisiest or most persistent caller. Perhaps it was "C'mon girls, let's go over here." 2012-05-06T11:18:16+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/30/a-morning-at-western-treatment-plant/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj1153.jpgSwamp HarrierIt made a turn out of the waterway just in front of our position. The early morning light filtered through the mist has kept contrast down, and highlight the wing and tail feathers. No clever post processing, just a little lightening up on the head. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj1144.jpgFlame RobinThis one is at Chirnside Road Gatehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj1136.jpgBrown FalconJust airborne. I waited, as it went though all the pre-flight checks, and probably was a little too early on the shutter. Was shooting vertical, so had to put up with a horizontal crop in the end. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj1123.jpgBrown FalconBrown Falcon in early morning light. It allowed us to bring the car with in about 10m, which meant with the long lens I had to shoot vertical to get it all in. 2012-05-02T10:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/29/out-and-about-at-woodlands/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj1135.jpgFantail Cuckoo2012-04-30T10:23:02+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2010/04/30/here-is-a-redcapped-robin/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/femaleredcap.jpgfemaleredcaphttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/redcap2.jpgredcapRedcapped Robin male 2012-04-27T02:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/01/27/now-what-have-we-here-male-or-female-scarlet-robin/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwjwp114.jpgScarlet Robin in moultScarlet Robin in moult. The really dark black feathers are making it most possible this is a male bird.2012-04-27T02:29:28+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/02/09/scarlet-robin-all-growed-up/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dwj1091.jpgScarlet Robin in the morning sunshineScarlet Robin in the morning sunshine2012-04-27T02:28:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/02/16/dealing-with-the-heat/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dwj1092.jpgSwamp Harrier in the heatSwamp Harrier flying down the Little River, with its beak wide open and its tongue out. Perhaps trying to keep coolhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dwj1081.jpgBlack-shouldered Kite and Willie WagtailA Black-shouldered Kite being harassed by a Willie Wagtail. This one had just landed on the back of the kite. 2012-04-27T02:28:26+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/04/wet-and-wild-at-werribee/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj-1203-03-_dsc4471.jpgDWJ-1203-03-_DSC4471Broad-billed Sandpiperhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj119.jpgBroad-billed SandpiperAfter a bit of looking among hundreds of similar looking birds, this Broad-billed Sandpiper stepped up to make everyone's day a bit more interesting.2012-04-27T00:54:38+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/08/sea-week-walking-at-point-cook-costal-park/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj-1203-08-_dsc0792.jpgDWJ-1203-08-_DSC07922012-04-27T00:53:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/20/werribee-in-the-evening-8/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc5608.jpg_DSC5608https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc_0998.jpgDSC_0998https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc5522.jpg_DSC55222012-04-27T00:51:18+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/04/red-capped-robin-wing-stretch/2012-04-27T00:50:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/14/flame-robins-at-point-cook-costal-park/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-12-_dsc6831.jpgMale Flame Robin2012-04-27T00:49:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/02/white-fronted-treecreeper-hard-at-work/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-03.jpgWhite-winged Choughhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-021.jpgDWJ-02https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-02.jpgWhite-fronted Treecreeper2012-04-24T11:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/23/the-boys-are-back-in-town-arrival-of-flame-robin-males/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-23-_dsc2594.jpgFlame RobinFlame Robin Male, in the process of a wing stretch. He is cleaning up after a passing shower of rain.2012-04-24T06:21:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/20/scarlet-robin-female-3/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj1112.jpgFemale Scarlet RobinOne of three female Scarlet Robins that are in the park area at the moment. Not sure yet of attachments to males, but each female seems pretty independent. 2012-04-20T10:59:49+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/18/looking-for-flame-robins/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-boca_07.jpgFlame RobinRIght at the end of my focus on the camera, I had to pull back a bit to get focus.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj1111.jpgdwj111Feeding very close to my camera position.2012-04-19T10:03:03+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/12/black-swan-at-wtp/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-12-_dsc2294.jpgDWJ-1204-12-_DSC2294Buff-banded Rail. The blue spots are reflections of the overhead blue sky. We have a photoshop trick to fix that. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-12-_dsc2199.jpgBrown FlaconBrown Falcon https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-12-_dsc2218.jpgBlack Swan J19J19 in her best dressed banded number2012-04-16T10:42:50+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/11/flame-scarlet-red-capped-robins-on-a-sunny-day/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-11-_dsc6652.jpgGrey Shrike-thrushThis Grey Shrike-thrush came to find a space to pulverise its insect prey and to enjoy the meal. https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-11-_dsc6595.jpgScarlet RobinThe local male. He was as busy and as vocal as usual. His consort spent most of the hour or so in a nearby tree tic'ing at him and ignoring his circle flights.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-11-_dsc6430.jpgFlame Robin A juvenile (perhaps). There are several similar birds already in the park.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-11-_dsc6411-version-2.jpgFlame RobinFlame Robin male. He has an interesting red feather just under his chin that breaks the sharp black line on his mask.2012-04-11T08:00:51+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/08/a-little-bit-of-a-trip-round-heathcote/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-08-dsc_2021.jpgScarlet Robin at Dargile Picnic AreaScarlet Robin at Dargile Picnic Area2012-04-09T11:49:56+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/09/now-we-have-a-male-flame-robin/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-09-_dsc6199.jpgFlame Robin MaleFlame Robin Male. First occurrence for us in the park this season. Nice to have him backhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-09-_dsc6307.jpgFlame Robin JuvenileFlame Robin Juvenile2012-04-09T11:48:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/04/whistling-kite-and-prey/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-04-_dsc6080.jpgCape Barren Geesehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-04-_dsc6101.jpgWhistling KiteIn the late evening light this Whistling Kite was trying to find a place to set down with its uncooperative prey. The wings of the unfortunate bird kept getting in the way of the kites tail feather adjustmentshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dwj-1204-04-_dsc1848-version-2.jpgWelcome Swallow2012-04-04T11:22:11+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/02/06/to-the-land-of-goschen/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dwj109.jpgGoschen HallGoschen Hallhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dwj108.jpgYellow-plumed HoneyeaterYellow-plumed Honeyeater2012-04-02T06:16:32+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/26/black-falcon-and-brown-falcon-antics/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj1112.jpgdwj111https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj1121.jpgdwj112Brown Falcons in mock attack game.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj113.jpgdwj113Black-Shouldered Kite and fresh mouse take-away. Just a snack before sunset.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj-1203-26-_dsc5817-version-2.jpgDWJ-1203-26-_DSC5817 - Version 2Black Falcon in the early evening breeze. It is gaining height for a sweep down the roadway.2012-04-02T03:45:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/29/mr-self-concious-red-capped-robin-moulting-into-winter-dress/2012-04-02T02:27:01+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/04/01/out-in-the-evening-sunshine-red-capped-male/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_1809.jpgDSC_1809Red-capped Robin Male in his new winter attire. Pretty much full moulted and beginning to become vocal again. 2012-04-03T23:56:41+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/22/red-capped-robin-in-new-moult/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj112.jpgRed-capped Robin MaleThe brilliant sunshine bought this male out of hiding and he was conspicuous all around the area in his lovely new red apron. He is still carrying a few old white feathers in his red cap. He is not territorial, and we didn't near him call all morning. 2012-03-25T06:42:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/25/black-shouldered-kites-at-cumberland-homestead/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj-1203-25-dsc_1281-version-2.jpgBlack-shouldered KitesTwo Black-shoudered Kites on the remains of a rabbit. I have never seen them take carrion before, but this must have been quite a feast for them.2012-03-26T10:59:39+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/18/will-scarlet-and-his-companion/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc5316.jpgRedcapped RobinThe female consort for the Scarlet Robin. They hunted together for most of the morning and played the chasing game around various trees. She tic's at him, and he responds, and will fly when she flies. She is now all beautifully attired in her new orange/apricot wash, and a small copper cap. A much more elegant looking bird than from a few weeks back, (See earlier posts) https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc5266.jpgScarlet RobinScarlet Robin male. He spent the morning hunting around just one small area. His wonderful black coat is beautiful and his white splash and grand red chest make him a rather handsome bird. His cheery chirrup chirrrrrup is noticeable around the scrub.2012-03-21T10:09:40+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/18/now-this-is-a-simpler-site-to-type-in-2/2012-03-18T07:10:36+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/02/21/swamp-harrier-rapid-turn/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dwj1083.jpgSwamp Harrier on turnSwamp Harrier with legs extended, tail splayed and wings on down beat for a very fast turnhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dwj1093.jpgSwamp HarrierSwamp Harrier with tail and wings folding out to slow it down and the legs swinging forward to give it leverage for the turn 2012-03-11T06:48:38+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/11/meeting-the-family/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc49811.jpg_DSC4981https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc4981.jpg_DSC4981For us, the shot of the day: Female Red-capped Robin, sporting her new winter dress of apricot wash. She has been conspicuous by her absence the past few times we have been out. So nice to have her back on the block.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc5006.jpg_DSC5006Juvenile Red-capped Robin. This youngster has just swallowed a large moth, you can still see the moth down on its beak. It needed to rest for a few minutes to digest the huge meal.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc4955.jpg_DSC4955Male Red-capped Robin, he is now in caretaker mode, not very vocal, and just starting to moult through for winter.2012-03-18T02:59:48+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/03/05/the-new-crop-all-growing-up/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj1111.jpgdwj111https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dwj111.jpgRed-capped RobinRed-capped Robin Juvenile. This bird is starting to show some colouring on the chest. The lovely orange russet of a new moult. 2012-03-05T10:35:19+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/02/24/a-scarlet-robin-now-he-is-a-male/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dwj1082.jpgScarlet RobinThis young male is now a regular resident in Woodlands Historic Park2012-03-04T10:05:10+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/02/07/scarlet-robin-still-in-residence/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dw_jenkins17.jpgMale Scarlet RobinMale Scarlet Robinhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dw_jenkins15.jpgScarlet Robin at Woodlands, moulting in to a dapper bird.2012-02-07T08:45:04+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/01/24/update-redcapped-robin-young/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwjwp962.jpgJuvenile Redcapped Robin Woodlands Park Jan 2012A lovely little redcapped robin, one of a family of three2012-02-07T09:18:22+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/01/25/raptor-evening-at-wtp/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwjwp113.jpgBrown FalconBrown Falconhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwjwp112.jpgBrown Flacon in late eveningBrown Falcon in late evening, adjusting stand in the breezehttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwjwp110.jpgSwamp HarrierSwamp Harrier near a pack of roosting Australian Shellduckshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwjwp109.jpgWhistling KiteWhistling Kite on hunt, near pumping station on Paradise Roadhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwjwp108.jpgYoung, just fed Brown FalconA young recently fed, see the gore on its beak, Brown Falconhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwjhearder08107.jpgBrown FalconWhile we were busy with a bird on one side of the car, we nearly missed this one directly opposite about 10 metreshttps://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwjhearder08105.jpgSpotted Harrier Spotted Harrier along 29 Mile Road2012-01-27T07:42:37+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/01/20/scarlet-robin-female/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dw_jenkins02.jpgDW_Jenkins02https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dw_jenkins01.jpgDW_Jenkins012012-02-07T09:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/01/22/little-eagle-aerial-performance/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwjwp961.jpgTwo Little Eagles in aerial combatTwo Little Eagles that are hard at work vying for best position for attack.2012-01-22T06:44:24+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.com/2012/01/09/young-little-eagles-in-a-fair-breeze/https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwj-1201-09-_dsc0704.jpgLittle Eagle in Falling Leaf pattern. Legs are down for controlLittle Eagle loosing height by falling as a leaf from side to side, legs are down for control.https://birdsaspoetry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dwj-1201-09-_dsc0710.jpgLittle Eagle in flight over WoodlandsA very brown Little Eagle in flight over dam2012-01-16T10:11:21+00:00monthlyhttps://birdsaspoetry.comdaily1.02026-03-22T10:09:02+00:00