Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Wild Bird Wednesday 586 - Brolga

Just before I retired from work, I was told that I needed to be ready to be busier than I had ever been in my life.  This advice was not wrong! 

Today I give you some images of Brolga (Grus rubicunda) one of two species of crane found in Australia.  I found these birds at Werribee Sewage Farm a few week ago.  They seemed very calm and I watched them for a protracted period of time - hoping that there were be some 'dance' moves or similar.  Alas they just pecked at the ground and pulled up plants for food.

But what a bird!










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9 comments:

  1. Amazing creatures! Great sighting and photos!

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  2. Hari OM
    So very handsome... YAM xx

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  3. Wow! These are really spectacular! Thank you so much Stewart! Aloha!

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  4. Brolga is considered as a delicacy in Japan.

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  5. A fantastic bird to see Stewart and your shots are superb. Thanks for hosting and I hope you have a great week ahead

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  6. Graceful, wonderful birds, and Werribee is where I saw the only two Brolga I have ever seen.

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    1. I seem to remember that time! I'm off to Werribee on Friday! SM

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  7. I thought the first photo was documenting the very rare 4-legged crane. Stunning and aesthetic images.

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  8. Beautiful birds and great photos.
    When I was working I had to time to do many things, now I am retired I have no time to myself. I have just done the first blog in 2 months, time just runs away!!

    Cheers Diane

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