Eastern reef egret (grey phase)
Eastern reef egret (white phase)
Sooty tern
Lesser frigatebird
Lesser frigatebird and silver gull
Bird of prey and silver gull
Bird of prey
I'm not sure what this bird of prey is. The 'Birds of Heron Island' brochure mentions white-breasted sea eagles visiting and the twitchers list mentions white-breasted sea eagles and Australian hobbies visiting, but I'm not sure if it is either of these. Any ideas?
Another nice set, the wing markings on your bird of prey looks like an Osprey to me.
I'm gonna say either a 1st year Brahaminy kite or a 1st year white bellied sea eagle, the latter most likely as it is said to frequent the area.. Defininetely not an Austrlain Hobby as the wings on a Hobby do not have a 'raggety' end but is a straight line, if you can see what i'm saying... Some beautiful shots, looks like a great place for marine birds.
Some nice shots here birdgirl!
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Another great set of close-ups Birdgirl. I think I've chosen the destination for our next holiday. That place sounds like a birdwatcher's paradise. Thanks for posting the Heron Island series.
Cheers,
George
Melbourne, VIC