Noosa Biosphere Cruise

Thanks to our son and his partner for giving us a trip on the Noosa Biosphere Cruise for Christmas. These are some of the views seen on the cruise along the Noosa River.
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The River Ferry that runs a taxi service from Tewantin to Noosa. One way to dodge all the traffic and parking problems.

 

 One of the many Houseboats on the river.

  Noosa Biosphere Ferry.

 Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) 

Pied Cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius)

 

 Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus)

  Eastern Great Egret (Ardea alba)

  Little Black Cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris)

 Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa)

 Pied Cormorant

 Some of the scenery along the Noosa River.

 

 Some of the activities you can do on the river.

Mixed flock of Terns and Gulls.

One of the walks along the river.

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Australian Pelican

  Australian Pelican 

(Pelecanus conspicillatus)

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Coming in for a landing.

I Know what you are thinking, I have a big mouth.

I know there is food here somewhere

Maybe not

Might be worth another look.

 I'm sure I saw something.

 I think I've got it. 

 Down the hatch.

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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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Australian Pelican

Has been a good year for waterbirds through Inland Australia with all the rain.
Pelicans are having a great breeding season and this is one that made it to our part of coastal Queensland.

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Immature Australian Pelican

Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus)