Birds (Nambucca Heads)

The farm where I spent Xmas abounded in birds.  I was ecstatic to see Regent Bowerbird - a beautiful species with black and gold plumage that I've wanted to see for ages.  Another new bird species for me was the Pacific Baza which was hard at work collecting twigs for a nest.  Dani took a great photo of an Eastern Spinebill - an extraordinary achievement with her 55 mm lens!!  The King Parrots that visited the farm in the early morning were also gorgeous and quite tame.  Colin, Dani's dad, is a great lover of birds and wildlife, and it was great to share his enthusiasm.

Regent Bowerbird

Eastern Spinebill (photo by Dx with a 55 mm lens!)

King Parrot

Pacific Baza collecting twigs

Albatross outside North Head, Sydney

Taken on a whale watching trip with Dani.

Bi-Centennial Park

These photos were taken during a Mosman Camera Club presentation.

Birds of The Hunter Valley

These photos were taken during a photography weekend to The Hunter Valley.

Birding in Newcastle

I spent an idyllic day on my belly in the mud trying to get close enough to waders on the Newcastle mudflats.  Needless to say, I got very dirty indeed but it was well worth it.  Photographing birds requires to much patience, but it can feel so rewarding when you get the shot.