During our stay on Stradbroke Island we had the company of these Bush Stone-curlew or Bush Thick-knees around the caravan park we stayed in. There were at least six of them. While there the lady that runs the park told us about a pair of Beach Stone-curlew but we were not lucky enough to see them this time.
Click on photos to enlarge
Bush Stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius)
16 comments:
Great birds. I thought they are supposed to be shy but its amazing where they decide to live.
Yes Mick they wandered around in daylight and were calling before dusk. It helps that no dogs or cats are allowed in the park.
How cool. Must be great to see them trot around the caravan park :)
...wow...when I enlarged the first photo his eye really caught my attention--gorgeous!
Very interesting birds Mick... lovely captures!
Lovely shots, Neil! I love those big eyes!
Thanks Gwendolen, Kelly, Maine Birder, Bob & Cynthia for your comments the eye does stand out.
I've never seen this bird before, but what a beauty!!
Thanks Tranquility it is a very beautiful bird.
good to see you got some great shots mum
Thanks Tarzan it was a great weekend and I did not get sea sick.
good to see so you will be up for the nexrt trip then :) this time you can drive and do the reversing :)
Thanks Tarzan you need the practice I can't do everything for you.
Great with their knobby knees and stilt like legs.
Thanks Arija their legs look very thin for the size of the bird.
During our recent visit to straddie we were encounter by the famous curlew which e1 seems to love so much, walking down the street one nite on our stay we were attacked by 3 curlews i have never been so scared. Never seen anything like it before and hope never too. The people we were staying with had a good laugh they knew the exact birds, told us about the aboriginal legend & they were harmless. But have been known to attack cars..... The scariest thing ever to met in the dark in a strange place.... I have only 1 phobia and its new....BIRDS...lol
Post a Comment