The rest of the residents at the estuary last week.
The Seagulls were all heading West, totally ignoring us and waiting for ...... something!?!
We checked out the famous Shag tree. This is an old pine that has been half killed off by the birds that make their very haphazard nests in there. They are breeding very well, and most of the nests had young ones in them.
An adult Shag taking time out away from the breeding area.
A Canadian goose keeping an eye on me.
Where are these two off to? I think someone is leading someone astray.
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Such gorgeous birds! You've captured them beautifully. :-) How I miss the birds of the north. I love living here in Australia, but I definitely don't get to see Canadian geese. Instead I have kookaburras, cockatoos, and lorikeets. :-)
ReplyDeletehaha, so clear and vivid, lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice series! I love the red on the gulls!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds! I also love the red on the gulls.
ReplyDeleteA great series of very interesting birds. Those shags have certainly made a mess of that tree!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful
ReplyDeleteI really love your Shags, they look so different than our usual Cormorants. Great birds and photos!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the sea gulls are waiting the arrival of some great news! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful presentation today.
Those Shags are interesting, never heard of them. All of your photos are great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful are the birds photos!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, RW & SK
Beautiful series.
ReplyDeleteLovely images, do you know what species of Gull they are? they look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreat post
Just googled my question - Red Billed Gulls
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this! It prompted me to check what a Canada Goose is doing in NZ!?
ReplyDeleteWell they all look happy..and you are in spring so I would be smiling ear to ear too Jocee...Thank you for linking into this week's Nature Notes...Michelle
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