'Seemed to come across Yellow-tailed black cockatoos more frequently in Tasmania (most days) than I would expect to on the mainland (occasional). I love their calls and unusual flight.
This group of about 15 birds was photographed at an old homestead called Clarendon. They arrived while we were visiting and immediately started tearing into the pine cones of these trees. Every now and then a missile would drop with a thud (on top of a car in one instance)! They were quite heavy!
Some shots of the homestead and grounds ....
While gazing skywards ....
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| Tassie Wedge-tailed eagles are said to be the largest of the species. |
Bird on!
HI Pete great bird to have seen and photographed My favorite is shot 7 and the flight shots are great.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the wedgie as well as the yellow-tails.Particularly the first one.
ReplyDeleteIs that Tom getting into the birding spirit of the Grand Final in the grounds? Lovely flight and close-up shots of the YTBCs. I am wondering why the Tassie WTEs would be bigger as you would think the food sources on the mainland would be more plentiful. Interesting. Another great post Pete.
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