I went to Boat Harbour yesterday and saw some great birds.
I got some Flight shots of a Crested Tern:
I got some shots of Double-banded Plovers, they let me get pretty close.
I saw 2 Pacific Golden Plovers, they didn't let me get too close so I have to be content with this shot until I can get a better one.
I saw 2 of what I think are White-fronted Terns (juveniles) but I am not sure, they might be Common Terns? Does anyone know?
I had to take a shot of a Silver Gull when it landed right in front of me asking to get a shot taken of it.
Then a Juvenile Kelp Gull came and I managed some flight shots of it.
And finally I got close enough to get a decent shot of a Ruddy Turnstone, a new bird for me!
To finish off I saw some whales and there were some gannets flying around. I missed out on the Reef Egret that lives there but I got 2 new birds (Ruddy Turnstone and whatever that Tern is) so I am happy.
Some great shots there Tim. Not sure about the Tern but I'm leaning towards an immature White-fronted Tern just because of the barring on the wing coverts. Right time of year for them as well.
Samford Valley Qld.
Thanks, yeah it is a White-fronted Tern, I just had it identified on Flickr, thanks for your help anyway.
Fantastic series of shots Tim. I love the little Double Banded Plovers. All bar the Silver Gull, Crested Tern & Pacific Golden Plover would be new birds for me.
Where on Flickr do you get your identifications done?
Great work Tim, number 2 is my favourite, but they are all good. thanks
Dale Huonville, Tasmania
Thanks Devster and Dale.
Devster I just asked in the description of the photo I posted on Flickt and then one of my followers confirmed that it was a White-fronted Tern.
Awesome range of birds and shots, Tim. All but the Silver Gull would be new for me!
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
Great shots Tim...
Rob.
Cracking shots Tim, i have to say that 2nd Tern shot also my favourite
Dont take life too seriously, it never ends well
Very nice photos tim, its certainly a great spot ... I also saw those other terns there which i assumed to be WF terns.