Striated Heron Butorides striata April 20th, 2019 Wellington Point, Queensland, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender When we first arrived at Wellington Point, the weather was abysmal - raining & grey. But when traveling, you take what Mother Nature gives you! So high-key it is!
Australian White Ibis Threskiornis moluccus April 20th, 2019 Wellington, Queensland, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender This Ibis was standing in the pelting rain coping an absolute drenching. A particularly large raindrop splashed right on it's head!
Royal Spoonbill in breeding plumage Platalea regia April 20th, 2019 Thorneside, Queensland, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender Canon 600EX II-RT flash with extender Photographed on a particularly dreary afternoon in South East Queensland. Interesting to see this Spoonbill in breeding plumage this time of year, indicated by the long white feathers growing from the back of the head & yellow patches above the eyes.
