Royal Spoonbill
Mar 24, 2023 20:34:06 #
I went over to one of our local wetlands this morning. I was pretty disappointed, the Council have let it go to rack & ruin. The nice hide that I used to sit in has so many reeds growing in front of it it's been rendered useless. Also a large area where there used to be a lot of birdlife has been completely taken over by reeds. Apart from a few assorted ducks, I did manage to get some shots of a beautiful Royal Spoonbill despite him talking off and landing about 75-100 meters away...you can just see him in the first pic across the lake.
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Not much room for the birds any more..!
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Mar 24, 2023 20:40:03 #
It's a shame that they let things go to rack and ruin! Is it supported by taxes? Or volunteers? The local community to draw visitors? I would investigate and raise Hell!...or at least awareness!
A beautiful Spoonbill, By the way!
A beautiful Spoonbill, By the way!
Mar 24, 2023 20:43:44 #
Retired CPO wrote:
It's a shame that they let things go to rack and ruin! Is it supported by taxes? Or volunteers? The local community to draw visitors? I would investigate and raise Hell!...or at least awareness!
A beautiful Spoonbill, By the way!
A beautiful Spoonbill, By the way!
Thanks Chief, it's looked after by the local Council using tax/rate payer's money. A lot of bird photography groups and individuals visit the area and I'm hoping some of them put in a complaint...I'm going to..!
Mar 24, 2023 20:52:42 #
Mar 24, 2023 21:32:54 #
UTMike wrote:
Very nice work, Ron, but I am sorry about the state of things.
Thanks Mike...
Mar 24, 2023 21:37:47 #
Mar 24, 2023 21:44:09 #
lukevaliant wrote:
are 1st and 2nd pictures from opposite sides?
The second one is to the right of the first...this mock-up will give you a better idea...
Mar 24, 2023 22:05:26 #
A fine set, Ron. We have a National Wildlife Refuge near here that was really damaged by our last hurricane four years ago and still repairs have not been started. I feel your pain.
Mar 24, 2023 22:24:19 #
kpmac wrote:
A fine set, Ron. We have a National Wildlife Refuge near here that was really damaged by our last hurricane four years ago and still repairs have not been started. I feel your pain.
Thank you Ken...
Mar 25, 2023 05:46:22 #
Mar 25, 2023 05:49:18 #
SX2002 wrote:
I went over to one of our local wetlands this morn... (show quote)
Nice set!!!
Shame on the council!!!
Mar 25, 2023 06:36:08 #
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Mar 25, 2023 14:35:37 #
That is a wonderful bird Ron, no wonder they named it Royal. I agree with Elliott, replace the council. My favorite wetlands in Tucson Arizona have been taken over by Cat Tails (reeds) to a degree that there is almost no open water left.
Mar 25, 2023 18:53:34 #
SX2002 wrote:
I went over to one of our local wetlands this morn... (show quote)
Beautiful place and denizens along with wonderful shots 💚💚💚💚💚
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