At the lake in Lilydale there’s a jetty and viewing pad for the birdlife and boats on the lake. The swallows have taken up residence there and were also enjoying the early morning sun while I visited.
Category: Birds
Masked Lapwing Plover in flight
While at Lilydale Lake I disturbed a Plover and it took off. Fortunately I was already focused on the bird so caught it in flight. Can you see its spurs on the top edge of its wings?
Superb Fairy-wren
This is an immature male – love its fluffy breast and blue tail. There are faint blue specks around its beak – later it will have a full head of blue feathers. I enjoy the challenge of bird photography, as you might have guessed 🙂
Eastern Spinebill
Been trying to get one of these guys close up for well over a year now and I finally nailed it. In my neighbour’s grounds there are many plants that the Eastern Spinebill loves and I’m able to move amongst the bushes without making too much noise and without being too disruptive to the bird…
What's up Cocky?
These birds are so comical in their behaviour. I love watching them. This one was busy checking out all the activity on the ground around it.