I spent a few hours the weekend at a lake called Jells Park - it was great to be able to just sit in the hide and see what came along. As you may guess its been busy!
This is an Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae). As you can see this bird is doing the classic 'feather drying' pose - although this behaviour may also be to do with temperature regulation as well.
The duck in the foreground of two of the shots is a Pink-eared Duck.
This is an Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae). As you can see this bird is doing the classic 'feather drying' pose - although this behaviour may also be to do with temperature regulation as well.
The duck in the foreground of two of the shots is a Pink-eared Duck.
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Beautiful shots of this big bird!
ReplyDeleteI love the natural sepia tones in your images. Of course the pose and overall appearance of this primitive-looking bird are very similar to our Anhinga, right down to the corrugated tail feathers.
ReplyDeleteThese are really great photos and I love that typical pose. They look very similar to the darter we get here and the one in Africa. Hope all is well, cheers Diane
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ReplyDeleteStatuesque - love all of these images! YAM xx
Size and behavior remind me of a cormorant.
ReplyDeleteThey looks something like the cormoramts here.
ReplyDeleteSuch a striking looking bird! It is incredible that you were able to capture this creature with such vivid quality and clarity. Thanks for the share, hope you had a fantastic weekend. Keep up the posts.
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Beautiful photos of the wing drying! Great reflections!
ReplyDeleteI always think that anhingas and darters most closely resemble the dinosaurs from which they are descended.
ReplyDeleteVery, very similar in looks and behavior to the Anhinga found here in the States. Beautiful birds. Looks to be drying out since they don't produce oils like most birds and their feather actually get wet. They have to spread their wings and dry out.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful photos...the reflection in the water makes them all the more stunning! Wow!
ReplyDeleteFabulous images Stewart. Thanks for hosting an have a good week.
ReplyDeleteLike our cormorant, which I show today!
ReplyDeleteStewart, the Australasian Darter resembles our Cormorant. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis must be the same bird as our cormorant?? The way they have to dry their wings by spreading them and their looks seem exactly the same. And 'darter' is a good descriptive word for their behavior. Beautiful reflections. Thanks as always.
ReplyDeletegorgeous pictures..Beautiful...love the reflections...
ReplyDeleteAre you sure he's not doing the bird version of the Karate Kid's "Crane Technique?" He's one gorgeous bird! And you captured him well!!!
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ReplyDeleteLovely shots.
I think they just like doing their yoda.
Wow - slightly spooky like Batman - but wow! Amazing shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Possibly one of the same ones I saw there, as I was at Jells Park last weekend as well!
ReplyDeleteDid you see the Freckled and Blue-billed Ducks too?
Great pictures. You caught wonderful reflections too.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful photos, I enjoyed viewing them
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. Unknowingly, it is posing for your camera. Very good pose!
ReplyDeleteHello, wonderful series on your Australian Darter. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteLove these photographs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing them with us.
All the best Jan
Lovely bird shot .
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