A shorebird that is well known for its gutsy behaviour in wide open places, the Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) certainly makes an impression. With its raucous call and distinctive appearance, this plover is the unmistakable subject of our #57 Bird Photography Challenge. What does it look like? The Masked Lapwing is a large ground-dwelling…
Our last few trips to the boat have been hard work… But our most recent visit to the Gippsland Lakes was to finish off the last little bits on Take It Easy and at last after the Anzac Day long weekend, we can actually say the boat is as good as can be. We had time…
A diminutive little bird attracted my attention recently at the wetlands among some reeds. I could hear it before I actually saw it. It was a new find for me: a Golden-headed Cisticola (Cisticola exilis). This little warbler is the star of our #56 Bird Photography Challenge. What does it look like? The Golden-headed Cisticola…
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