Saturday, November 22, 2014

Washed Out At Homebush

Ignoring warning weather signs, I made a return trip to the shipwrecks at Homebush with my cousin. They're situated in a difficult position so I'm never particularly enthusiastic about comps at this location. 
 As usual, Mother Nature always delivers a gift. Uncertain of the motivation, we were able to observe some Willy Wagtails zealously launching an attack on a much larger raven. Perhaps they had a nest nearby. Unfortunately I was unable to capture a decent image but nevertheless the experience was intriguing.
On a previous trip I'd discovered a bird sanctuary close by and we were excited by the prospect of having the opportunity to observe a wide variety of birdlife. Unfortunately the sabotage attempts by local mossies and a sudden downpour cut the experience short. However we were lucky enough to see some stilt chicks interacting with their protective parents before we were forced to surrender and head for the shelter of the car.


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