Three views of changing conditions

Contrasting conditions along road through Orient Station the other morning as cloudy morn gave way to brisk breeze and welcome sun after rains that have delayed the start of this season's sugar cane crush. Black-faced Woodswallow  (Artamus cinereus) pauses during preening upon a post.

Nankeen Kestrel (Falco cenchroides) lights up day and shadowed perch.

Australian Hobby (Falco longipennis) in nature's frame backed by cloudless blue.