Bird watching at graziers' property

[hotspur (Chris)]

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 (Jeff)]

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

[dpastern (Dave Pastern)]

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 (Jeanette)]

Cracker shots Chris.

[renormalised (Carl)]

Dave, #4 is a Dollar Bird...they migrate between PNG and here each winter. They got their name from the two white spots under their wings.

[dpastern (Dave Pastern)]

Originally Posted by renormalised

Dave, #4 is a Dollar Bird...they migrate between PNG and here each winter. They got their name from the two white spots under their wings.

Ahh cool - thanks Carl.

Dave

[Nightskystargaz (Thomas)]

Chris,

Some nice bird pic's.

,

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 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 (Frank)]

Chris,

The second shot is lovely.

Frank