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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. Rhodesia16 January 2019 at 03:58

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

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  2. Rohrerbot16 January 2019 at 04:12

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

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  3. Kenneth Cole Schneider16 January 2019 at 05:05

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

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  4. Sharon Wagner16 January 2019 at 06:03

    They've got quite the bill. Very interesting.

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  5. italiafinlandia16 January 2019 at 06:23

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

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  6. Marie Smith16 January 2019 at 06:29

    That’s quite a bill. Great photos!

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  7. Margaret Birding For Pleasure16 January 2019 at 06:47

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

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  8. Екатерина Балагурова16 January 2019 at 06:58

    What graceful beaks!

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  9. Ranten16 January 2019 at 07:04

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

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  10. Yamini MacLean16 January 2019 at 07:14

    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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  11. David M. Gascoigne,16 January 2019 at 07:28

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

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  12. Brian King16 January 2019 at 12:19

    Beautiful long necks and beaks!

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  13. A Colorful World17 January 2019 at 03:27

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

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  14. This N That17 January 2019 at 05:44

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

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  15. Lea17 January 2019 at 11:00

    Beautiful! The last photo is my favorite

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  16. Linda17 January 2019 at 16:43

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

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  17. Author R. Mac Wheeler18 January 2019 at 07:57

    Their bills just freak me out.

    I wonder if other birds think they are aliens.

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  18. KB18 January 2019 at 09:37

    Gorgeous

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  19. Lady Fi22 January 2019 at 18:46

    Those beaks are just wonderful!

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