Tuesday, July 10, 2012

And then the drizzle turned to rain ...



Getting along happily and snappily with Little Kingfisher (Ceyx pusilla) in Tyto the other day until the odd spot became persistent drizzle. Which became persistent rain. Which continues ... so, two sunnier shots to ease the gloom:


Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) steps out colourfully on the dunes at Lucinda.


And Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca) pauses from prodding into the Tyto mud (by now well under water again).
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2 comments:

  1. I am a sucker for your Kingfishers, Tony.
    Such beautiful gems of Nature.
    Denis

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