These birds were photographed in April at the
Wetlands in Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia.
Flight of the Egret
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Although the water levels were down, it was still
pretty exciting. Egret, White Ibis and one
Straw-necked Ibis, Threskiornis spinicollis in flight.
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Frogmarching White Ibis, Threskiornis molucca
one got lucky and caught his breakfast.
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some really beautiful pictures
ReplyDeletethe first shot of one in flight is fantastic. To get such a close up shot is very hard to do. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteFabulous birdie shots, Arija. The first one is stunning, but I especially like the composition of the second one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, Arija. I really like the first one.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I come here yosurprise me with your wonderful photos and know- how of the items you write about. Beautiful post, Arija!
ReplyDeleteFascinating pictures.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
I love these. The fist egret is my favorite in that antique naturalist postcard way. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI like the ibis marching forward together.
ReplyDeleteVery nice bird shots - it's almost like they were posing for you.
ReplyDeleteThose are magical birds that you were lucky enough to photograph..
ReplyDeleteEgrets are so graceful looking in flight. You captured it well. And I like the "follow the leader" formation of the ibises. Thanks for posting and sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the wading birds. I like the picture of the ibises.
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to watch those birds. Nice photos.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful birds. Nice photos. :)))
ReplyDeleteThe sights you see, Arija and photograph are amazing!! such beautiful birds..
ReplyDeleteRefreshing Shots Arija! Thank you, thank you very much! (Love your name too! : - D)
ReplyDeleteI like your shots very much. The photo of the bird taking flight is especially good.
ReplyDeleteThe White Ibis I have rarely seen photos of...beautiful photos of the birds.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite the variety of large birds in one small space! Excellent capture :)
ReplyDeleteNice shots Arija. lovely birds.
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