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Monday, 26 November 2012

Australian Pelican & Hardhead

After computer problems then internet not working I hope all is fixed now.
Every now and then Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) can be found at Lake Alford. 



Hardhead (Aythya australis) (Male)
Australia's only true diving duck.
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20 comments:

  1. mick27 November 2012 at 11:50

    Great photos and very interesting to see the pelicans in there. I saw 20+ swimming out on the bay this morning.

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  2. HansHB28 November 2012 at 06:53

    Great photos! I love pelicans!

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  3. i stora drag28 November 2012 at 07:14

    Very nice photos of this birds, which I think are very interesting!
    Greetings Pia

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  4. EG CameraGirl28 November 2012 at 07:48

    I dream of seeing a pelican of any kind. :))

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  5. eileeninmd28 November 2012 at 08:08

    I love pelicans, there is just something about them. Great shots!

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  6. Kerri Farley28 November 2012 at 10:39

    Love that pelican ...... And what a cool name for a duck!

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  7. Vores have28 November 2012 at 17:48

    Nice pictures you show.
    Thanks for the comment on my blog.
    Hanne Bente

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  8. Stewart M28 November 2012 at 19:23

    Pelicans are great birds - I can never resist taking more pictures when I see them!

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  9. Anonymous28 November 2012 at 20:47

    Nice to see some White Pelicans for a change, we have Brown Pelicans here.

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  10. Phil Slade28 November 2012 at 22:12

    I had to smile at the Hardhead - great name, spot on picture.

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  11. Rajesh28 November 2012 at 23:13

    These pelicans look great. They sure having good time.

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  12. TexWisGirl29 November 2012 at 00:27

    pelicans are very cool / odd birds. but that hardhead is gorgeous! what a neat duck!

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  13. Wally Jones29 November 2012 at 07:28

    Thank you for a nice post with great photographs! We have the American White and Brown Pelicans here so it's nice to see another species.

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  14. Pat29 November 2012 at 08:28

    Wonderful captures!

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  15. NatureFootstep29 November 2012 at 08:52

    pelicans are cool birds with an interesting way of life I think. The duck is gorgeous. :)

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  16. Red Nomad OZ29 November 2012 at 11:56

    The hardhead's white eye makes it look a little alien ... or is that just me?!

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  17. Carletta29 November 2012 at 15:40

    Never been close enough to photograph a pelican. :(
    A Hardhead - poor duck. It's a good thing he doesn't know the name given to him.
    I like his lovely brown feathers.
    Nice finds Neil!

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  18. Larry30 November 2012 at 03:36

    Great shots of the Australian Pelicans Neil! Pelicans are such amazing birds. Their entire feeding habits are very interesting. I like the shot of the two preening. Can you imagine how difficult it must be to preen your neck with that beak?

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  19. Dave3 December 2012 at 02:59

    You wouldnt like to get in the way of these huge birds would you, nice post

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  20. Johnny Nutcase12 December 2012 at 04:47

    I like the preening photos, nice ones!

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