The Magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is a wetland bird that is reported to be common throughout northern Australia. For me, though, it was the first time that I'd been able to see them at reasonably close range and so I was very happy to get a few shots of it.
The bump on the head is characteristic of the species and increases in size as the bird gets older.
Lindsay
morris wrote:
Never heard of them Lindsay. Nice job dealing with the tricky exposure
Morris
Thanks for your thoughts, Morris. At this time of year the light seems to be pretty much continuously hard, bright and glary in this part of the world. I wish it were nice and soft, especially as most of the birds are black and white, but it IS a nice place to spend winter
Lindsay
birdied wrote:
Congratulations Lindsay. Agree with Mike, that they remind me of vultures ! Very nice shots.
Birdie
Thanks, Birdie. First it was an ibis impersonating a vulture and now, apparently, a goose. Since we don't have any vultures, I guess that other critters fell like they can make a fashion statement.
Lindsay
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