Happy Wild Bird Wednesday :0)
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My offering for WBW is another unconventionally beautiful Australian bird, the Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus), also known locally as the Jabiru (not actually the correct name, as a rather different to the real Jabiru from the Americas). An imposing bird up to 5 feet tall and another Australian bird with the most stunning iridescence if viewed in the right light. A water bird and a carnivore, it feeds on other small water and crustaceans and amphibians. A delightful bird you will certainly not forget meeting!
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This is a gorgeous bird, wonderful photo.
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Thank you so much, Karen. it really is the most spectacular bird to see
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Quite a personality portrait here .. very nice!
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Many thanks indeed, Frank. They are a very eye-catching bird and a real highlight of my Australian trip
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I had NO IDEA that jabirus had such beautiful plumage ! Thank you for widening my horizons ! 🙂
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Thank you Margaret-Rose. if you see them in the right light they almost glow with a metallic sheen. A remarkable sight :0)
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Astonishing – so sharp with stunning colour and iridescence. I’ve seen them but never so close. Impressive indeed.
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Cheers, Andrew. A truly spectacular bird in so many ways :0)
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How spectacular! I am overwhelmed at the beauty of this bird and how wonderfully you have captured it.
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Much appreciated Easter Ellen! I was delighted with this shot :0)
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😊I can see why!
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Your jabiru is very beautiful! Great shot, and great getting the info.
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Many thanks indeed, Marie
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You could the light on this beautiful bird just at the right time to produce this fantastic shot.
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Thanks Margaret. I am delighted with this shot!
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Splendid bird – I have only seen them through a scope about 10 years ago. We don’t get them this far south – its another whorl “up north”
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
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Stunning colours!
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Incredibly beautiful bird!! The photography is exquisite. Bravo on this one!
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Much appreciated, Gail :0). it certainly is an impressive bird and comes into its own when the light brings out the iridescence
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