White-faced Heron
Egretta novaehollandiae
-26.8231, 153.12
Field Notes
Description:
The White-faced Heron is mostly light blue-grey in colour, with a characteristic white face. In flight, the dark flight feathers of the wing contrast with the paler grey plumage, making this bird easily identifiable when viewed from below. It has a long, slim neck and a pointed grey-black bill. The legs are long and dull yellow in colour. Sexes are similar.
Habitat:
White-faced Herons are the most commonly seen herons in Australia. They are found throughout the mainland and Tasmania, and most coastal islands. White-faced Herons can be found anywhere where there is water, from tidal mudflats and coastal reefs to moist grasslands and gardens.
Notes:
This series was taken early in the morning and the sun was rising. They flew in and landed on the tree, making a perfect photo! An ibis flew past just at the right moment too!
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