Even More Estuary Birds

stevehapp

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

1. Red-necked Avocets - these are locals


2. Eastern Curlews - visitors from Siberia


3. Eastern Curlews


4. Bar-tailed Godwits ( i think) - these doods come from Siberia or Alaska


cheers,
steve

singraham

Great shots!
The Red necked Avocets are really amazing birds.

roentarre

Simply stunning in deed!

dlplumer

Excellent set and captures

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..

spechtal

wow

BBiggs

Nice shots here

Harryb

Excellent set Steve.