Wear a White Hat

[Gazza]

The risk we take when confronted by a marauding mob

[ameerat42]

So, a whitewashed tree

[Gazza]

So, a whitewashed tree

Yeah, a crappy pic for sure

[ameerat42]

Yeah, a crappy pic for sure

I was guano say, but didn't want to throw mud Well, a lava tree, for sure

[Geoff79]

This appeals to me. Nice frame, from the trees to the rugged landscape to those birds flapping all over the place. I do like.

[Mark L]

How many species of birds do reckon are in this photo?
I can vaguely do 4 without a hat.

[Gazza]

How many species of birds do reckon are in this photo?
I can vaguely do 4 without a hat.

All of them....

I was sneaking into position while it was still dark and then waited for the sun to rise. This is what happens when ya stand up to go home.

Zooming in on the original...

1. Australian Grebe
2. White-faced Heron
3. White-necked Heron
4. Great Egret
5. Nankeen Night-Heron
6. Royal Spoonbill
7. Yellow-billed Spoonbill
8. Australian White Ibis
9. Straw-necked Ibis
10. Australian Pelican
11. Australian Wood Duck
12. Pink-eared Duck
13. Chestnut/Grey Teal
14. Pacific Black Duck
15. White-headed Stilt
16. Red-necked Avocet
17. Black-fronted Dotterel
18. Black Kite

And some blobs....?

[Bear Dale]

That tree is pretty crap Gazza

[Gazza]

That tree is pretty crap Gazza

[martycon]

An amazing variety of birds, lucky you.

[Gazza]

An amazing variety of birds, lucky you.

Doesn't happen that often...great when it does.