Sventekoz's Adventures at Herdsman Lake

SventekozSventekoz Registered Users Posts: 500 Major grins
edited April 3, 2011 in Wildlife
Armed with the new 50-500 lens, I took my son to Herdsman Lake here in Perth - in search of birds.

The afternoon started uneventfully enough:

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Then we saw one of these signs. Duly noting the message, and because it was a very warm day, we kept an eye out for snakes.

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Just as well! First, I spotted a Tiger Snake in the water.

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And then my son saw a Dugite crossing the path.

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Luckily, it was then back to spying birds.

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All in all, it was a very pleasant couple of hours - even with some snakes grabbing our attention. I'll have to keep going back to try and catalogue all of the birds listed as living there. Thanks for looking.
John

Comments

  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited April 3, 2011
    What a variety of birds and I like that tiger snake in the water. I am sure you and your son had fun.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 3, 2011
    Looks mlike you had a fine outing. I don't think that I've seen too many posts from OZ that didnt include something dangerous or poisonous. :yikes
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • SventekozSventekoz Registered Users Posts: 500 Major grins
    edited April 3, 2011
    Yes, it was a great day out. Don't worry, Harry - it really isn't dangerous here! :)
    John
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited April 3, 2011
    I like your photos, and also your quote under your signature. It made me laugh, because my father had the same view on motorcycles. Best, Pam
  • SventekozSventekoz Registered Users Posts: 500 Major grins
    edited April 3, 2011
    Thanks Pam. :)
    John
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