Day 06 Morning -- Eringa Waterhole
I think Whistling Kites look a bit disorganised with their ruffled hair and mildly unkempt/frazzled appearance. They are a very common resident across Australia and we saw plenty on the trip, especially around water.
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| Whistling Kite Haliastur sphenurus |
This is in contrast to the also very common resident across northern Australia, the Black Kite, who looks a lot snappier.
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| Black Kite Milvus migrans |
A Whistling Kite decided to investigate the area and landed in a tree to check out the place/potential meals, doubtless at its usual watch station. A Magpie decided that it did not want the aforementioned predator in the vicinity and so made a vigorous attempt to discourage the kite's presence with a dramatic near-miss, but not too close, "swoosh"-past accompanied by appropriate vocalisation. This action was hard to miss by anyone with working hearing. On this occasion, just one pass was enough to move the kite along.
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| "Let's have a look around for breakfast" |
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| "Incoming" Australian Magpie Cracticus tibicen |
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| "Keep your eye on the birdie" |
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| "I'll look elsewhere. It will be quieter" |
Magic! t1250 and be there.
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