Even More Estuary Birds

[stevehapp]

Here are my pickins for this afternoon at the Hunter River Estuary.

1. Red-necked Avocets - these are locals
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z141/freddymania/birds/new-6531.jpg

2. Eastern Curlews - visitors from Siberia
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z141/freddymania/birds/new-6588.jpg

3. Eastern Curlews
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z141/freddymania/birds/new-6590.jpg

4. Bar-tailed Godwits ( i think) - these doods come from Siberia or Alaska
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z141/freddymania/birds/new-6605.jpg

cheers,
steve

[singraham]

The Red necked Avocets are really amazing birds.

[roentarre]

Simply stunning in deed!:clap

[dlplumer]

Excellent set and captures :clap

[stevehapp]

Thanks Guys,

The red-necked avocets are a local bird that migrate between the coast and inland waterways. They sift through the shallow water for food with their upturned beaks.

I appreciate the nice comments.. :D

[spechtal]

wow:clap

[BBiggs]

Nice shots here :)

[Harryb]

Excellent set Steve. :thumb