Wednesday 16 January 2019

Wild Bird Wednesday 338 - Red-necked Avocet

The Red-necked Avocet (Recurvirostra novaehollandiae) is a wonderful bird that is endemic to Australia.  It can be found throughout much of Australia, but breeds (often in groups) on the edges of ephemeral lakes after heavy rain.  This means that they can 'disappear' from an area for a while when they are breeding else where.

I found this birds (surprise, surprise) at the Werribee Sewage works where there were very busily feeding.  I always find it strange just how well this species can swim.






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19 comments:

  1. These birds have fascinating beaks. Hope all is well, cheers Diane

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  2. That is one gorgeous species!!!!! Avocets are amazing!

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  3. Very handsome birds! Yes, it is interesting to see them swimming, with those long legs propelling them.

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  4. They've got quite the bill. Very interesting.

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  5. Avocets have such an amazing bill... and your shots are great!

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  6. That’s quite a bill. Great photos!

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  7. A fabulous bird which I only have seen once in Australia. Thanks for hosting and have a great week.

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  8. Beautiful birds! I have to visit Australia :-))

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  9. Hari OM
    True, one thinks of avocets always as depicted in your final shot, but they do look so elegant floating! YAM xx

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  10. It's a great looking bird and the images bring back great memories of our visit there together.

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  11. Beautiful long necks and beaks!

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  12. A fascinating bird. Great shots! Sorry I have been so absent!

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  13. Bottoms up!!! Great pictures..interesting beak/bill.

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  14. Beautiful! The last photo is my favorite

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  15. We don't have those. They are quite striking!

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  16. Their bills just freak me out.

    I wonder if other birds think they are aliens.

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  17. Those beaks are just wonderful!

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