Bird watching at graziers' property

[hotspur]

It was very hot and dry today,i went with a good friend

to his property,its a bit of a trip,but was determind to get

some resonable bird pics,heres a mixed bag of what i got.

The last pic,certainly isnt going to win any prizes,but considering

the target was over a K away.to be able to positivily ID target

and see it was carrying a snake,is really amazing,The chap i was

with thought it fantastic,its a brown falcon with snake,proberly

a brown,they are designed to have them as a main menu item.

To see these birds hunt them is a great thrill,i often see them

with this cargo.

C

[Jeffkop]

Fantastic Chris ... my bird knowledge broadens a little more. Just so enjoyable these photo's.

[dpastern]

Pity about #1 - just soft on focus on the eyes (look like AF caught the back of the bird). #2 makes up for #1! Wow on #3 - my only suggestion would have been to catch the bird soaring like this *into* the sun so it's face etc isn't hidden in shadow (I know, easier said than done). I love the backlit tail feathers on this shot and it's a keeper. What sort of bird is #4, looks a bit like a peach face, but isn't of course. #5 too far away :(

Dave

[jjjnettie]

Cracker shots Chris.

[renormalised]

Dave, #4 is a Dollar Bird (http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/bird/39)...they migrate between PNG and here each winter. They got their name from the two white spots under their wings.

[dpastern]

Ahh cool - thanks Carl.

Dave

[Nightskystargaz]

Chris,

Some nice bird pic's.

:thanx:,

Tom

[fringe_dweller]

number 1 is a Pallid Cuckoo i think, to try and fill in list :) i enjoy testing my knowledge on pics here

loved the nankeen kestrels too :thumbsup: that was weird was watching sme on shorefront at pt elliot whilst checking out whales right in shore at same time the other day, i didnt know where too look! lol

[telecasterguru]

Chris,

The second shot is lovely.

Frank