Some Recent Birds

Below are some photographs I've taken over the last week.

The Pelican was at the Inglis River in Wynyard. I went there in the hope of seeing a solitary pelican which is often present. Instead there were actually four - the most I've ever seen there. Unfortunately I was on the wrong side of the river for a good photo. Later when they flw off and circled overhead I managed a few shots but I was still on the wrong side of the sun.

Australian Pelican - Pelecanus conspicillatus

These are 'Fairy Penguins' or 'Little Penguins' as they are usually referred to now. I don't make a habit of looking for burrows but this one is at the side of a footpath which is regularly used by people and dogs so I don't think a quick snap would be too disturbing.

Little Penguin - Eudyptula minor

The Fantail is at York Street Reserve in Wynyard. I was there looking for orchids but this is all I came back with :-)

Grey Fantail - Rhipidura albiscapa

This young White-bellied Sea Eage was flying west along the coast.. We followed it for 9 km's. I estimate is was travelling at around 50 kmph although it's overall progress was held up by an endless supply of Ravens and Lapwings wanting to have a go at it.

White-bellied Sea Eagle - Haliaeetus leucogaster

And the humble Fairywren is, as usual, in my backyard.

Superb Fairywren - Malurus cyaneus

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