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More Birds

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There are lots of peacocks, both mature and juvenile, about. This threesome was very patiently waiting for lunch.

Peacocks are incredibly large birds and I’m always a bit surprised at how fast they can move, both running and flying.

I was able to get somewhat better photos of the white herons in their “home trees.”

They are very busy birds, constantly moving, chatting and flying. The cacophony of sound from the two large trees they inhabit is intense.

I do like bird watching and viewing this flock of approximately 100 or so individuals is quite engaging and entertaining.

Happy Sunday.

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  1. Yes, it is surprising how quick they move. I have seen adult peacocks before. But not juvenile. So this was nice to see in your photos.

    It’s first time seeing herons in the trees, as I have only seen one by a river before, on the ground. Which don’t often see. So I treasure the opportunity when I do.

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    1. Hi Liz, thank you for your very kind comments.
      The juvenile males are sometimes confused with the peahens because they do look a lot alike; I think the juveniles and peahens just aren’t photographed much because they aren’t as colourful.

      Many types of herons congregate in colonies located on one or two nearby trees called heronries. These colonies can sometimes be huge with hundreds of birds. This is the first time I’ve had a chance to photograph a heronry; up til now I’ve only seen individual birds.

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  5. So, would you say “retirement is for the birds” Lynette? Those peacocks are such showoffs. Love the white herons. You did get some great shots. Cheers.
    Allan

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    1. Thanks, Linda. Those two trees are covered in birds – inside the foliage, too – it’s quite amazing. They’re also very chatty and friendly with each other, sitting close together and talking away!

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