I love living where I do because with all the grasslands and river flats I can usually find a BOP or 2. I went out today despite bad weather and saw a lot, but all from a distance.
This is one of the black-shouldered kites I photographed recently
While I was looking at it an adult white-bellied sea eagle flew overhead
I went a bit further and saw a brown falcon
The baby whistling kite was not in the nest but I saw it in a tree by the river. Look at its lovely spots
On the way home I saw a nankeen kestrel
This is the ring-in. I don't know what this joyful little bird is
Here's an adult whistling kite to compare plumage - lighter and no spots
Yes, "I would like to live where You live"!!!Those BOP are stunning!I do like the little bird, I have no idea either, it'll be something like a "white-throated....?" Can't wait for someone to tell us. (Gerygone? Flycatcher? Probabely not?) Anyway, fantastic photos! M-L
M-L
Hi Birdgirl, your BOP photos are fantastic, I wish I could see as many as you do in one day. The other bird looks like a rufous whistler perhaps?
Great series. What a range to have near home, I am jealous! As for the Rufous whistler great timing. I only have crap ones of the females and no males!
Cheers, Owen.
BOP.... Magnificent creatures. what else can I say?
Great shots, love the whistler.
Wonderful shots - I bet many who live where you do miss out entirely on these magnificent birds.
Alison
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Thanks for the help with the id - I don't know many of the little bush birds and it's always a thrill to find something new.
qyn55 - you are so right. I see them most times I drive around the area, but didn't know they were here until I started doing bird photography a few years ago