Ibis, Magpie Lark & Wattle Bird: A few from the Dam yesterday morning... White Ibis, Wattle Bird and Magpie Lark. The magpie Lark has several names, Peewee, Peewit, Mudlark, depending...

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Jun 20, 2013 17:24:12 #

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

A few from the Dam yesterday morning...
White Ibis, Wattle Bird and Magpie Lark.
The magpie Lark has several names, Peewee, Peewit, Mudlark, depending what state you live in. Here in South Australia we call it a Murray Magpie.

Nikon D90, Sigma 150-500mm.

Jun 20, 2013 17:25:27 #

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set SX.

Jun 20, 2013 17:27:32 #

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

Thanks Jim... :D
Ron.

Jun 20, 2013 17:34:55 #

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

Nice shots. Very vivid. The White Ibis looks like what we call a Stork. :thumbup:

Jun 20, 2013 17:45:45 #

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

BrettOssman wrote:

Nice shots. Very vivid. The White Ibis looks like what we call a Stork. :thumbup:

The Ibis has several varieties and is common all over the world Brett...there are many birds that are similar in size, egrets, storks (many types) cranes, Herons, etc, etc...
I'm pretty sure storks all have straight beaks...? I stand to be corrected though...
Glad you liked the shots...thank you...
Cheers,
Ron.

Jun 20, 2013 17:47:22 #

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

SX2002 wrote:

Oh yeah, we have all kinds here in Florida. :mrgreen:

Jun 20, 2013 17:48:45 #

ncshutterbug

Absolutely perfect! Gorgeous shots of a funny looking bird!

Jun 20, 2013 17:50:49 #

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

BrettOssman wrote:

Oh yeah, we have all kinds here in Florida. :mrgreen:

I guess the Everglades are a bird watchers paradise...

Jun 20, 2013 17:52:41 #

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

ncshutterbug wrote:

Absolutely perfect! Gorgeous shots of a funny looking bird!

Thank you...
They are beautiful when in flight as they have some lovely colours under their wings...I'll see if I can find a pic, I think I have one somewhere...
OK, found some..
Ron

Jun 20, 2013 17:54:27 #

BrettOssman Loc: near Tampa, Florida

SX2002 wrote:

I guess the Everglades are a bird watchers paradise...

Pretty much all of Florida :-)

Jun 20, 2013 18:04:30 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Stunning photos!

Jun 20, 2013 18:04:36 #

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

We have some great areas here, but usually have to travel some distance to see them...this is why I enjoy our local Dam, only about a kilometer away and several bird species on-site...The walkway in the background is great as you can get right out over the water...