Get that worm ...

Out and about, I noticed these two magpies searching for worms.  In this photo, I caught the female in the act, while her mate is hoping for a share - loved his expression!

female Australian Magpie pulls a worm from the soil - hubby hanging out for a share

©Christine Linton

Rainbow Lorikeet

Finally a decent close-up of the most common bird around here, feeding from the blossom:

Rainbow Lorikeet 

©Christine Linton

A new blog

I have started a new blog to document my adventures with my new camera.  It is at
http://photographyartinnature.blogspot.com.au/

White-faced heron

White-faced heron 

©Christine Linton

Masked Lapwing (spur-winged plover)

I've tried before to get close to these birds but they are too shy.  My previous camera wasn't enough to get a good photo from the distance, but now I have upgraded and was pleased as punch with this:

Masked Lapwing feeding in the middle of a dry lake - must be something good there!

©Christine Linton

End of Year Break

I won't be posting again until January, so here is a little something, the sky at sunrise.

Sky at sunrise 

©Christine Linton

Superb Wren

This video is courtesy of Kev Collins of St. Kilda:

It shows a father Superb Wren feeding dessicated coconut to his chicks.