What is this lovely bird?

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Sun, 10/02/2008 - 10:32

#1

Tweety

What is this lovely bird?

Hi,

Can anybody tell me what this loves bird is? I saw it in Maylands WA. Was very, very friendly and not shy at all!!!! Looks a bit like a heron but I have never seen one like this before!

Thanks for your help!

Sun, 10/02/2008 - 10:35

#2

Tweety

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chameleongirl/2252562402/in/photostream#preview

Sun, 10/02/2008 - 23:45

#3

Tweety

Many Thanks Denis. Much appreciated.

Mon, 11/02/2008 - 00:30

#4

Tweety

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chameleongirl/2253270945/

I took this photo in Fremantle a few years ago. Am I right in thinking this is a male Darter? I assumed it was a Cormorant!

Mon, 11/02/2008 - 01:06

#5

ed

Yes, thats the male Darter.

Ed Townsville NQ

Mon, 11/02/2008 - 01:14

#6

Tweety

Thanks Ed :)

Mon, 11/02/2008 - 01:37

#7

ed

I think the bird in the first photo is a very young bird.

Here is one of my pictures of a 'snake bird' swimming.

Ed Townsville NQ

Mon, 11/02/2008 - 01:38

#8

ed

forgot to say, it's a female.

Ed Townsville NQ

Mon, 11/02/2008 - 01:41

#9

Tweety

Thanks Ed.I can see how they got their nickname from that picture. The bird was not afraid of me at all. Is that normal for darters?

Mon, 11/02/2008 - 04:08

#10

ed

No, I'd say not normal, birds used to people sometimes will allow a fairly close approach (a few metres)but away from populated areas I have found them quite timid. The fact the bird appears to have allowed itself to be stroked make me think it is a very young bird.

Ed Townsville NQ

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