Help requested!
These photos leave much to be desired in many respects, however, I was trying out my new camera and tripod in some local wetlands and suddenly saw what appeared to be an eagle. Am wondering whether one of our many bird watchers might be able to assist in identifying it and perhaps even explain what the eagle might have been doing?
(I have this impression that eagles build their aeries on high, not on the ground).
Wedge-tailed eagles are fairly common here in South Australia - could this be one?
This next shot gives an idea of the bird's wingspan.
(I'll aim to get better shots, given the opportunity, in future, but meantime hope someone has the patience and interest to help out with an ID!)
Joining in with Outdoor Wednesday at http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com.au/
6 comments:
I have no idea Valerie, but I'm sure someone will be able to answer this question!
Happy camera experimenting!
Duncan In Kuantan
Hi there - I think that the beak is too small in relation to the head for it to be wedge tail - I suspect it may be a harrier of some sort - but thats little more than wild speculation really!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Lovely photos and it's so nice
your able to get such good
subjects.. Sorry but I can't
help with the question.
Sandy
Stewart: Many thanks for the suggested ID - I think you may be right. Simpson & Day's Field Guide to Australian Birds shows a Swamp or Marsh Harrier which creates its chosen breeding site by trampling in long grass or swampland.
All: thank you for stopping by and commenting
Impressive looking bird and nicely photographed. I don't suppose it would correlate with any of our British birds. What an exciting sight on your visit.
Great photoessays Valerie!
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