I am a full time carer and some weeks are very challenging to say the least. Last week was one of those. No time to go out and take photos but when I needed a break, I'd take my camera down to the dam and sit watching the birds. And what joy it brought me. We had so many birds coming down for a drink and I have never sat so close to so many birds in my life before. At one stage there was a group of app 20 Yellow Faced Honeyeaters, app 50 Silvereye, Lewins Honeyeaters, a Varied Triller pair, Little Wattlebirds, Red Browed Finches, a Golden Whistler pair, White Throated Honeyeaters and of course the ubiquitous Willy Wagtails and Fantails. Not great for photos as I was shooting into either the sun through branches or dark reeds by the dam edge. Anyway here are the best from my week.
PS Also captured a Little Shrike Thrush on our fence and the Rose Robin has obviously bred as we now have a juvenile.
We are in Eerwah Vale, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, SEQ.
I think with the joy comes revitalisation of the spirit. Lovely way the birds do this for us. I love the pictures
Sue
Great shots. What a variety to see in one sitting.
Rob.
Nice shots and variety of birds.
What a lovely array of birdlife, thanks for sharing this.
You must have been really happy with all these close encounters!
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
Hey, Amson. Being a full time carer is not only time consuming but can be oh, so emotionally draining. To find some time to sit & be with the birds & Nature is such an enriching & replenishing thing to do. You must really cherish those moments.
Good to have a way to step out of one world and into another, however briefly - lovely photos, thanks for sharing
Great photos of a great variety. That is a good week indeed.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Another delightful collection. Thanks for sharing, Amson.
such a beautiful selection of birds!
elizabeth
Nice shots and great variety of birds. I bet the breaks where refreshing
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What a lovely story & great photos Amson. Looks like you were reward richly for your hard efforts. Thanks for sharing.
Great variety of birds and sounds like a top spot.
Samford Valley Qld.