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