Sunday, April 28, 2013

ANZAC Day birds, Phillip Island

"Lest We Forget" ANZAC Day commemorations, Cowes, Victoria
Here is a small sample of birds seen around Phillip Island on April 25. I particularly enjoyed this BSK which was surveying land that was being prepared for a housing estate development.

Black-shouldered kite, Cowes, Phillip Island



Someone is clearly feeding a family of Australian Magpies in the Silverleaves area. The birds are at various stages of plumage.


Australian Magpie. I love how this immature bird really does appear to be in short pants (below)

A Grey Butcherbird appeared at the same time curious to make sure it wasn't missing out on any action!

Grey Butcherbird checking on the neighbours
Grey butcherbird
Bird on!

3 comments:

  1. Lovely shots Pete. Glad Anzac Day was spent working on the house!

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  2. Yeah I like your junior maggie too, especially the close up.
    Megan

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  3. I've never noticed the "pants" on the young magpies. The kite looks like an immature too. Great pics Pete, thanks for sharing.

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