My brother and I hired a small boat to explore the navigable section of Chamberlain Gorge, El Questro Station on the Kimberley. He with his fishing rod, me with my bins and camera. He sought baramundi. I sought birds but with an eye out for rock-pigeons.
It was calm, warm and just a little bit .... well, scenic!
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| No luck with the barramundi (Ben fishing at left), Chamberlain Gorge in the dry (5 August 2012) |
The return trip afforded us some good views of rock-pigeon from the boat, Ben patiently manoeuvring our craft to accommodate his brother's whims!
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| White-quilled rock-pigeon Petrophassa albipennis |
I must say I was pleased with how the images of the birds showcased the colours of their amazing environment. That colouring can also make them hard to spot!
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| What bird? |
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| My first view of White-quilled rock-pigeon was at a distance - Lifer! (Here is the "insurance shot"). |
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| Typical Chamberlain Gorge view featuring the ledges favoured by rock-pigeons when retreating to safety. |
Bird on!
what a shame no barra! That would've been a fantastic trip to do, the scenery is so beautiful. You would've had a ball with your bins and camera; lovely photographs Pete
ReplyDeleteExcellent photographs. Those pigeons do look amazing in the environment. Nice to know they're there.
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