Notes to readers of this Blog


NOTES TO READERS OF THIS BLOG

Thank you for dropping by to check out my blog. You will see a lot of other Blogs about birds I follow down the left hand side. I strongly encourage you to check some of these out as well, they are entertaining and I love to see birds from all over the world, I hope you do too.
Cheers,
Richard

Monday 17 March 2014

Major Mitchell Cockatoos, Cockatiels, Red-tailed Black Cockatoos, Kestrel and Kite from Alice Springs to Papunya


I can't remember how long I wanted to get a photo like the above, probably since I first saw the beautiful colours on the underwings of the Major Mitchell Cockatoos. This year I seem to be in the right place at the right time for this species as I have been really lucky to see them most weeks while I have been working in the Aboriginal Communities west of Alice Springs. I hope this continues. Here are some more shots of the group of 4






There is still a lot of water at 2 Mile Camping area near Glen Helen, and a small flock of Cockatiels flew in for a quick drink and then flew off again







across the river from the Cockatiels, the Red-tailed Black Cockatoos enjoyed a group outing


Back on the road, a Nankeen Kestrel sat obligingly for long enough then took off



Whistling Kites are common companions, flying above the road




8 comments:

  1. I'm envious! The red soil and this wonderful variety of birdlife that you get to see Richard.

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    1. Thanks Carole.We all have our patches that seem wonderful to those elsewhere. I think it is fantastic we all get to share via this amazing technology

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  2. It makes me want to head up that way again!

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    1. Always an option to escape the Melbourne winter! :-) Cheers, Richard

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  3. Hi Richard, been enjoying your posts and images. I live in west Vic so some similar birdlife, great to see your shots as I've never been to the centre.
    Cheers & thanks!

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    1. Hi Douglas, thanks for the comments. I'm guessing there is a bit of water around west Vic too then. Cheers, Richard

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