On a recent, though brief, stopover in St. Helens we popped in at the bird observation point at Colchis Creek. There is no hide there or anything; just a wooden bench. We were immediately welcomed by two Red-capped Plovers. Well it wasn't really a welcome. More like they were trying to chase us off. I think they may have been nesting nearby. In any case, I managed a couple of photos before we moved on.
The short video below shows some Black Swans. The footage was taken at various places around the state including:
- Lake Dulverton in Oatlands, Tasmania
- Gould's Lagoon in Hobart Tasmania
- Tasmanian Arboretum at Eugenana, Tasmania
Next is a bit of a look around Lake Dulverton. This is an ephemeral lake located by the historic town of
Oatlands in the Tasmanian Midlands. After above average winter rains
the lake is currently full. E-Bird shows that 84 bird species have been
recorded there including some rare and uncommon birds (for Tasmania) such as Wandering
Whistling Duck, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Black-winged Stilt and Latham's
Snipe.
Callington Mill is a working, Georgian era windmill, built in 1837. Interestingly, the original sails were blown off in a storm back in 1912 and landed in the lake.
Callington Mill is a working, Georgian era windmill, built in 1837. Interestingly, the original sails were blown off in a storm back in 1912 and landed in the lake.
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Thank you for introducing me to these delightful birds. Wonderful post!
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DeleteThey are very beautiful! Happy weekend!
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DeleteWonderful!!! I am an avid birder so this post was so very special.
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I am in total awe of this bird!!! And also, wanted to send along my....Thanks for adding this to I'd Rather B Birdin's Linking Tool this week!! If ever you have bird photos to share, you're very welcome to join in.
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DeleteWonderful pictures of the Red-capped Plover.
ReplyDeletePerfect photographed, my compliments.
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Thank you Irma. I haven't taken a perfect photograph yet but I'm glad you think so.
DeleteGreat photos of the plover & information about this area of Tasmania
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Thank you Christine. I enjoyed your Northern Eggar photos.
DeleteLove your swan movie! They are so graceful, and your music fit perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThank you Connie Smiley and thanks for taking the time to watch the video.
DeleteInteresting post! The Photos of Red-capped Plover are so great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Anu. I enjoyed you geese post too.
DeleteRed-capped Plovers are beautiful. You have photographed it really well, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob Bushell for the compliment.
ReplyDeleteLovely plovers--mine have yellow on them! Love your whole post.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commentong bettyl-NZ. Yellow? Like the Spur-winged plover. We get those here too.
DeleteSuch beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janice Adcock. They are indeed.
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