The Local Hoddie's.

Came across these Hooded Vultures quibbling amongst themselves to who was going to tear in to dinner first.

Horse playing Hoopoe.

Although i was on a family holiday in Tunisia i did managed to find time in the Morning to walk around the Hotel Thapsus Grounds in the town of Mahdia. http://www.hotelthapsus.com/?lang=en

 The stables within the complex for the riding school was a great area to watch and photograph the Hoopoe's  feeding on the Ants. 

Posing Pelican

This Pelican stood out amongst the crowd off Little Pied Cormorants. I would have taken a few more pictures if it hadn't been for the Tiger snake i saw as i was about to disembark from the car. Always a good idea to check out of the window first when birding in Oz.

Masked & Wary

The Masked Lapwing is very wary of people. So i was quite lucky to get close to the wader for a few photo's. The yellow wattles on the face was the first thing i noticed. But within a few seconds the bird was gone. Another life tick for my list was gained.

Dull Reflection.

The still conditions helped to cast some good reflections. But being overcast made getting a glint in the eye impossible. But still another wader for the list.

Dry weather Falcon.

This Brown Falcon was resting on the dry weather road sign whilst searching for his lunch. Photo was taken at Werribee Treatment Plant, Melbourne.

Sandpipers at roost.

 Another lifer for me and a great addition to my Sandpiper list was these Sharp-tailed Sandpipers pictured here roosting at high tide.

Old Crow.

Within a few minutes of entering Werribee Treatment Plant. I found a kite sitting on the Solar panel. A Couple of snap shots and he took to the air. But to my surprise on the fence post along the track was a pair of Wedge-tailed Eagles. All was going well as i crept closer trying not to disturb them and also trying to cut out the heat haze. Then a all of a sudden a local Crow decided to upset them and they were gone.

Fronted Favourite.

Another first for me life list was this Black-Fronted Dotterel taken at Werribee treatment plant. And it is now on my list as one of my favourite waders.

Curious Click.

                           

First new bird for me on my visit to the Briars was this Honeyeater. He seamed rather surprised to see a camera and was very curious especially with the shutter noise.

Briars Robin.

Made a visit to the Briars Homestead in Mt Martha Melbourne. And spent some time watching this cute Yellow Robin.

Cracking Crake.

This Baillon's Crake was a cracking find at Werribee Water Treatment Plant, Melbourne.

Wish Upon a Rainbow.

After flying 10500 miles my wish came true i finally connected with a few Rainbow Bee-Eaters again at You yangs. Thanks to Paul @ http://melbournebirding.com/

You Yangs & Me.

  

Finally got round to posting some pictures on my blog. These were taken last year whilst in Australia on a day out with Melbourne bird guide Paul Hackett. And what a great day it was. Being i only had one day for birding due to other commitments this was a must trip for me  Werribee and You yangs Fantastic. A total off 102 species was seen on the day. Visit Melbourne Birding Tours for more info.

Bearded Beaut

Cheeky fella.