I love these large, ground-dwelling birds that are endangered in the state I live in because of land clearing. I love their big, sad eyes, the amazing, subtle colors in their feathers that blend into their surroundings and I love their willingness to let me get close even though they’re scared.
Canon 450D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
australian, burhinus grallarius, bush stone curlew, endangered, ground dwelling, native, nocturnal, thick knee
Many thanks for checking out my photos, please feel free to give feedback! My wanderings in nature and observations of birds, particularly raptors, is what gives me great joy and constantly reminds me of the beauty and strength of life. My favourites are raptors, I love their freedom, grace, ruthlessness, pride, adaptability and flexibility and I learn much about parenting, protection and blind faith from them.
Please feel free to check out my website:
www.byronbaybackyard.com.au
Comments
Fantastic capture! Those eyes are so adorable!
Many thanks, they’re very beautiful birds but sad looking!
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Featured Banner , No more war
by CanyonWind
“Congratulations Bryonbackyard!” Your adorable and perfectly captured Ground Dwelling Bird, has been Featured in the “Nature in It’s Entirety Group”

Many thanks, very happy making!
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fabulous,Byron
Many thanks Jozi!
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Wonderful capture………..Many congratulations on your feature :-)
Many thanks Dorothy!
– byronbackyard
March 6, 2011

Many thanks Teresa, very happy making!
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CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful feature, amazing work and well earned.
Many thanks Andrea!
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congratulations on your well deserved features, such a dear little bird
Many thanks Louise, they are beautiful birds … not so little though!
– byronbackyard