Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Bullock Point

This is all that remains of the Bullock Point Jetty. It was built in the 1960's for a company that was sand mining on Fraser Island for the minerals Rutile and Zurcon. Sand mining on Fraser was stopped in the 1970's and the jetty was used only occasionally from then on. Finally it was deemed too dangerous and in 2010 the main jetty structure was removed.

Now, only the birds use the old posts. When I was out there the other day this Pied Cormorant was deciding where it wanted to perch.



Eventually it sat on a post right next to this female Australian Darter (Anhinga melanogaster). 

The Cormorant proceeded to preen its feathers from every possible angle while the Darter looked on.


Then the Darter did some preening as well.

However, it really looked as if the last word was with the Cormorant!

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30 comments:

  1. CynthiaDecember 3, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Love seeing the birds from your continent. Wonderful photos!

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  2. eileeninmdDecember 3, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    I just love your Pied Cormorants, they are so cute. Great shots, love the shot with the Darter.
    Have a happy week!

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  3. Sylvia KDecember 3, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Oh, your birds are so beautiful, Mick!! And what wonderful captures! I love them all!! They seem to be preening in time to music -- and together!! Terrific! Thanks for sharing and for the smiles today!!

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  4. NeilDecember 3, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Beautiful Action Shots. You were in the right place at the right time.

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  5. TexWisGirlDecember 3, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    really cute! the darter tried giving it the evil eye, but the cormorant just ignored him. :)

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  6. AnonymousDecember 3, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Creative and beautiful shots! Wow! ~ great birds and love the pilings~ thanks, carol, xxx

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  7. IndraniDecember 3, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Wonderful captures and loved reading your commentary. :)

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  8. AnonymousDecember 3, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Amazing shots of the cormorant!

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  9. Fun60December 3, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Looks as though the jetty is sprouting trees. Great photos of preening birds.

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  10. Hootin AnniDecember 4, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Every time I see photos of these that WBW bloggers share, I get so darned jealous!!! They're remarkable.

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  11. Wally JonesDecember 4, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    That's a great series, Mick! Great quality photographs of a couple of birds with super personalities. The remains of the jetty looks like a great place to hang about to see what will come to perch.

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  12. HansHBDecember 4, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Awesome serie!

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  13. UnknownDecember 4, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Beautiful photos of these gorgeous birds.

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  14. Phil SladeDecember 4, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Fantastic shots Mick. To me, and as a student of evolution, the obvious thing in your pictures is the difference in bill shape, size and structure between the darter and the cormorant.

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  15. sunshineDecember 4, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Great series of photos.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Love your header! And in this post, Darter would be my favorite to paint:)

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  17. KarenDecember 4, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    These are fabulous shots! Love the two birds sharing the same post!

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  18. RajeshDecember 4, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Wonderful shots of birds.

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  19. FayeDecember 4, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Great action shots, Mick. And then, your good closeups of the two trying to be good neighbors just made me smile. Such characters!

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  20. DaveDecember 5, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    stunning detailed images of this lovely Cormorant sp, brilliant post.

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  21. NatureFootstepDecember 5, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    gorgeous and fun shots. Love it!

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  22. AnonymousDecember 5, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    The Pied Cormorant is a beauty. Great shots! The posts make a good setting.

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  23. Anne (cornucopia)December 5, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Fantastic photos, especially the landing photo!

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  24. Les Fous du CapDecember 5, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Beautiful series;-)
    Céline & Philippe

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  25. Margaret Birding For PleasureDecember 5, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Hi. Wonderful series of shots and commentary to go with it. great.

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  26. EG CameraGirlDecember 7, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    WOW! Super photos!

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  27. Stewart MDecember 8, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Nice looking birds - where would our seabirds be without old posts!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  28. Sharon WagnerDecember 10, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    That is an amazing landing shot!

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  29. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 10, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Obviously it was the hour set aside for personal grooming! We have anhingas and cormorants here, but a little bit different looking of course.

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  30. Midmarsh JohnDecember 10, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    A great series of Cormorant shots.

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