What is this lovely bird?

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What is this lovely bird?

Hi,

Can anybody tell me what this loves bird is? I saw it in Maylands WA. Was very, very friendly and not shy at all!!!! Looks a bit like a heron but I have never seen one like this before!

Thanks for your help!

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Many Thanks Denis. Much appreciated.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/chameleongirl/2253270945/

I took this photo in Fremantle a few years ago. Am I right in thinking this is a male Darter? I assumed it was a Cormorant!

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Yes, thats the male Darter.

Ed Townsville NQ

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Thanks Ed :)

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I think the bird in the first photo is a very young bird.

Here is one of my pictures of a 'snake bird' swimming.

Ed Townsville NQ

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forgot to say, it's a female.

Ed Townsville NQ

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Thanks Ed.I can see how they got their nickname from that picture. The bird was not afraid of me at all. Is that normal for darters?

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No, I'd say not normal, birds used to people sometimes will allow a fairly close approach (a few metres)but away from populated areas I have found them quite timid. The fact the bird appears to have allowed itself to be stroked make me think it is a very young bird.

Ed Townsville NQ

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