I've been away for a week. Upon my return to the wetlands this Australian Pelican decided to land on my head. Well, almost...
Please magnify on the big screen to appreciate its feathers in action.
(Pelecanus conspicillatus)
Tags: landing precision spot-on Pelican ïn-flight Braeside Bunurong
The Artist's face is better visible here. After all, it's not all about the backside...
Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae)
Tags: Tarra-Bulga Lyrebird weringerong woorail bulln-bulln Gunaikurnai singing
This morning was the time to assess the damage done by the hurricane-like winds blowing in this area two nights ago. I had been keeping an eye on the Tawny Frogmouths nest for more than a month, visiting unfrequently, just in case they might not like me being there. Now I was really worried and I had to check. What a joy - the nest not only survived the damaging winds but the father was sheltering the baby. I took several shots and when they both looked at me, I knew I had to go. Oh happy day!
(Podargus strigoides)
Tags: Frogmouth baby chick father and child Nikkor Bunurong survivors
Two adult Eurasian Coots were taking care of one chick each. This pair went into a shaded area of the pond and the little one was glowing like a fluffy nugget.
(Fulica atra)
Tags: gold coot chick mother and baby glow Nikkor parenthood
Saturday's stormy weather brought some unusual catch for one Pacific Gull at the beach in Port Phillip Bay.
(Larus pacificus)
Australasian Snapper
(Chrysophrys auratus)
Tags: Pacific gull snapper catching fish fish storm Bunuwurrung