These little terns might be small, but they put on a spectacular show as they swiftly whirl and swoop down in small groups all around our anchored boat. The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybridus) also known as Marsh Tern was a new sighting for us last month, and makes an exciting #6 Bird Photography Challenge.
An unmistakable parrot with its bright colourful plumage, the Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is an engaging bird: active, noisy, conspicuous, even belligerent. This palette of colour is the dazzling subject for our #5 Bird Photography Challenge.
We had a bet each way for the Melbourne Cup long weekend – on the sailing weather rather than the horse race! The extra long break (we add 2 days to our normal 3 day weekend) is often the time to enjoy the start of warmer days on the water before all the serious boat maintenance…
Sv-Anui 