One Awesome Puddle
Within seconds, birds were all around me. In such dry conditions, water is a precious commodity around here, and this particular puddle was perfectly shaped, with a long, gradual ramp of gravel where the birds could wade and drink. In just a few minutes, I watched Peaceful, Bar-shouldered, and Diamond Doves; Brown, Rufous-throated, Yellow-tinted, Black-chinned, White-throated, and White-gaped Honeyeaters; a Sacred Kingfisher; and Crimson, Long-tailed, Double-barred, and Gouldian Finches, all vying for a spot next to the water, not paying much attention to my presence. I was more than happy to snap this photo of five Long-tailed Finches, standing shoulder-to-shoulder, with perfect reflections!
Ahem! Gouldian Finch photos please! Not that I don’t appreciate the stunning Long-tailed Finches. Great photo.
Hey Dan – Ha, well, wait for it… got an OK shot of a female today but hoping for a better angle on a male. Soon, I hope!