I love seeing Brolgas around on the Tablelands. It takes me back to Western Queensland and the excitement of seeing a small family. Of enjoying watching the red capped heads and grey bodies casually move around the landscape. Now any farmer on the Tablelands will complain about how much of a pest they can be. They flock to paddocks in their hundreds and feast on corn or seed, a dinner party they think has been put on for them. Dispite this I still love seeing them and the novelty of see so many well that is something I appreciate.
At them moment the brolgas are usually seen in freshly harvested, disked or ploughed paddocks. They are having a lovely time feasting on what nature brings them, well what the farmer's work brings them.
Great post, is good to see cranes, fortunately seem protection to be working.
ReplyDeleteyou stumped me for a while. I had never heard of Brolgas.... however have just googled the answer.
ReplyDeleteLovely post, a new bird for me and thanks for sharing.
Dave
We get the odd Brolga down this way.
ReplyDeleteHave not seen one in a long time though.
Wonderful shots. Those cranes are having great time.
ReplyDeletelvoe the landscape and the cranes.
ReplyDeleteSplendid birds - we get a few in Victoria. I made the family pull over by the side of the road so I could see my first ones!!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne.