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…
While we were away cruising Bass Strait, we paused our regular Bird Photography Challenge posts. But we are back on land now. So for our return to our fortnightly posting, we are making the Hooded Plover (Thinornis rubricollis) the star of our #51 Bird Photography Challenge. The “hoody” as we affectionately call it, inhabits sandy…
Of all the shore birds we come across, the Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris) is one of our favourites, with its comical swagger and evocative piping call. This shy bird is the bright subject of our #42 Bird Photography Challenge.
Sv-Anui 