Jabiru

[P Plates]

Why is it when you see a bird you've never seen in the wild before, nature conspires against you getting a good shot. Extremely gusty winds yesterday I could see my lens doing circles when fully extended and of course didn't have a tripod with me.

50-web by AusGabby, on Flickr


52-web by AusGabby, on Flickr


75-web by AusGabby, on Flickr

[kevinj]

Such is the life of a Birder.Pretty good captures considering the conditions.

[P Plates]

Thanks Kevin, was surprised to get any even close to sharp

[Phoenix]

What gorgeous glossy colours that jabiru has and terrific eye contact too.
Those water lilies in the last one..(maybe a little crooked) make it look like an amazing scene altogether.

[inapickle]

I very much like the last one, probably because the background adds a wonderful backdrop.

[P Plates]

Thanks guys. Oops about the crooked horizon, I often never notice them but a leaning building stands out like hazard lights to me.

[loose cannon]

Wind and birding are not a great combination lol. Well done for the perseverence to capture sharp images under those conditions.

[P Plates]

Thanks Mick