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Monday, 14 September 2009

Jabiru

Was lucky enough to come across this Jabiru on Moreton Island while waiting for the barge to take us back over to Stradbroke Island.

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Black-necked Stork (Jabiru) (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus)














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12 comments:

  1. Kelly15 September 2009 at 00:40

    Wow! That is one interesting looking bird. In the first shot I thought his head/bill was all black, but in the sun it seems like his head/neck is iridescent green? He reminds me just a touch of our Wood Storks. Lovely photos....

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  2. gwendolen15 September 2009 at 01:16

    Great sighting. They are huge, aren;t they. Very striking birds.

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  3. Bob Kaufman15 September 2009 at 04:15

    Great series of shots, Neil. The sheen on the neck is just lovely.

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  4. mick15 September 2009 at 04:42

    That's such a great series of photos!

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  5. Amy15 September 2009 at 07:09

    Nice series. Looks like lift-off is quite an ordeal!

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  6. Neil15 September 2009 at 08:46

    Thanks Kelly, Gwendolen, Bob & Cynthia, Mick and Amy they are a beautiful bird to watch.

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  7. Anonymous15 September 2009 at 16:44

    Amazing looking bird!

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  8. Neil15 September 2009 at 18:06

    Thanks Madahmas

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  9. Anonymous17 September 2009 at 01:45

    It looks somewhat like our herons. You caught a nice series of the bird... Michelle

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  10. Neil17 September 2009 at 08:30

    Thanks Michelle.

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  11. Anonymous22 September 2009 at 10:52

    I've seen them in zoos, but not in the wild. It's a special treat when you do!

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  12. Neil23 September 2009 at 17:42

    Thanks Wren it is always good to see them in their own environment.

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