As we headed round the Bay of Shoals we found a few Pelicans, a couple of Pied Oystercatchers (recently split from Eurasian Oystercatcher) and a very cheeky Superb Fairy-wren.
Finally we headed to Lathami Conservation Park at Stokes Bay to look for Glossy Black Cockatoo. This highly endangered race is found only on KI, and is separated from the mainland race by almost 2000km (1250 miles). We heard a couple, and saw one briefly as it flew away from us. This photo was taken a couple of years ago and is of the mainland race.
Also at Lathami were lots of Common Brown butterflies and my favourite native plant the Grass Tree
This is a wonderful set of images. Keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteThanks steve, glad you enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteGreat set of images Tony looks like you had a great trip, really love the New Holland Honeyeater what a beautiul bird. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Monty, yes, we crammed a lot in, but it was worth it!!
ReplyDeleteHi Tony, I love that Pelican shot with the broken reflection. Wonderful! Does that Grass Tree have any sort of flower or seed head?
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, Pelicans are always such good value. Yes, it grows a flower spike from the centre that can grow to 2metres (6 feet)that has primrose yellow flowers that are a magnet to honeyeaters. But it is very slow growing and flowers infrequently.
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