The tide was well out over the sand flats so the only shorebirds I saw were too far away for more than record photos.
For more bird photos visit the Bird Photography Weekly.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Brahminy Kite
After gray days for most of last week and 50mm (2 inches) of rain it was really nice to wake to a clear sky this morning. Soon after sunrise I set off for a walk along the bay side. I only got as far as the parking lot when I saw this beautiful Brahminy Kite (Milvus indus) sitting high up in a tree. A pair of these birds has nested close by here for many years and I was looking at the nests that have been made in previous years. It appears that they have left all the old nests and there is a new one even higher in the trees. This time it will be impossible to see anything on the nest until it actually fledges and starts flying. (Click on the photos to enlarge them.)
The tide was well out over the sand flats so the only shorebirds I saw were too far away for more than record photos.
For more bird photos visit the Bird Photography Weekly.
The tide was well out over the sand flats so the only shorebirds I saw were too far away for more than record photos.For more bird photos visit the Bird Photography Weekly.
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Great photos that new lens is working well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome looking bird. And a great sighting of the Kite!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen. Those colors always look good against the blue sky.
ReplyDeleteToo few blue sky mornings up this way lately. Nice way to start with the kite as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Tony, didn't know you were getting similar weather up there too. It appears to have been just a small area of rain and overcast around here - Gympie dry and sunny, Sunshine Coast likewise. The Bureau says more rain etc is coming in :-(
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird, and one I had not heard of before.
ReplyDeletewow, that´s one goodlookong bird. And such a proud posture. I like it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Penelope and NatureFootstep.
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