A Mixed Flock


Last Monday was a good bird day.  We often have birds sitting on the jetty railing.  Usually, Australian Wood Ducks;  often Little Pied Cormorants;  rarely, a White Necked Heron.   On Monday, all three species were sharing the space. The Little Pied Cormorants have been here every morning since then, diving for food and airing … Continue reading A Mixed Flock

Little Pied Cormorant


Over the Summer months, we often have Cormorants fishing in our dam – this week it has been the Little Pied Cormorant.  Previously, I’ve photographed a Darter, and a  Great Cormorant, but for some reason, the Little Pied Cormorant has not been added to my A – Z Species list  even though I am sure I have … Continue reading Little Pied Cormorant

An Assortment of Cormorants


We have cormorants drop in to fish in the dam every now and again.   Mostly, they come on their own, but sometimes they bring a friend or two.  In the months leading up to Christmas, I was much more drawn to the herons, ducks, and more exotic species of bird, paying little attention to the … Continue reading An Assortment of Cormorants