The Eastern Curlew (Numenius madagascariensis) is an endangered species that breeds in Russia and north-eastern China, and spends its non-breeding period in the southern hemisphere, being widespread in coastal regions in the north-east and south of Australia, including Tasmania. These pictures were taken on an incoming tide at Toora Bird hide in East Gipsland, about 2 1/2 hours from Melbourne.
These are a very large wading bird, with a characteristic huge beak! However, they still manage to use it to organise and clean their feathers.
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There are no cormorants that I know of in Hawaii. I shot this one in Northern California. Thanks for hosting us. Stewart!
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ReplyDeleteI think my entry this week could be related to the Eastern Curlew. Great set of photos and thank you for hosting.
Stewart We have a snap today, both have a Curlew . Thanks for hosting and I hope you have a great week ahead
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ReplyDeleteI love Curlews of all types, elegant birds! YAM xx
That is quite the curve on that beak! Beauty!
ReplyDeleteThat last photo is interesting-- "Where's Waldo" and what is that unnatural-looking rectangle?
ReplyDeleteNice shots of the curlew. Thank you for sharing and hosting.
ReplyDeleteNot a bird I know at all. Interesting photos. I hope all is well. Cheers Diane
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