2 Birds

[Isac]

Both at the lake.

#1 - The black-faced cuckooshrike (Coracina novaehollandiae) is a common omnivorous passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea.

#2 - The hardhead, also known as the white-eyed duck, is the only true diving duck found in Australia. The common name "hardhead" has nothing to do with the density of the bird's skull, instead referring to the difficulty encountered by early taxidermists in processing the head. Hardheads are found in wetter, coastal regions of Australia, particularly in the south-east, but are known to disperse as far afield as New Guinea, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

[wigz]

Very nice Isac. The Cuckoo-shirkes I see around here seem quite shy and difficult to photograph, so well done if they are the same over there.

[HansE]

Alan may well be right but I like the gum nuts You going to call it Bird With Nuts ?

[David_MC]

Beautiful birds. Nice shots.

[Isac]

Very nice Isac. The Cuckoo-shirkes I see around here seem quite shy and difficult to photograph, so well done if they are the same over there.

Thanks Alan. They are very timid here as well but seem to just sit still when perched, hoping the are not noticeable.

Alan may well be right but I like the gum nuts You going to call it Bird With Nuts ?

I guess we are on the same page Hans.

Beautiful birds. Nice shots.

Thanks David, appreciated.