2011 World Migratory Bird Day Celebrations, Boondall Wetlands, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Last Saturday I visited the an event acknowledging World Migratory Bird Day. This celebration at this time of year is oriented to the northern hemisphere, so the day was not devoted to trying to see migratory birds. Rather, the day:

1. acknowledged the amazing achievements of such birds,
2. highlighted the need to care for them, and
3. gave a chance to take a guided walk through Boondall Wetlands with expert guides.

Some pics:

Councillor Amanda Cooper opens proceedings

David Fitzgibbon welcomes visitors and introduces the new display educating the public about migratory birds.

The volunteer bird guide from "Birds Queensland" heard these birds in the distance, expertly whistled to them, and then after about 30 seconds, a pair flew over closer to us! (They were still very difficult to 'snap' though!)
Pale Headed Rosella (Platycerus adscitus)

Perhaps an Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

Here's the link to my Smugmug photo gallery on World Migratory Bird day celebrations.

Thanks for looking!

Regards

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds

"Two Bridges in One Walk" - walking Brisbane's Kurilpa & "Go Between" bridges on a beautiful winter's day

Main Link: My Smugmug Photo Gallery on walking across Brisbane's Kurilpa Bridge and Go Between Bridge on a beautiful winter's day.

Hi all

Catching up on a very nice walk last July when I walked acorss Brisbane's two newest bridges: the Kurilpa Bridge and the "Go Between" Bridge. The strange thing is that I don't even like the Kurilpa Bridge: too many 'spikes and cables' for my taste, but I still found it 'compelling' to photograph. Onto some pics:

Kurilpa Bridge, with a City Cat Ferry below


Kurila Bridge - "Spikes & Cables"


"GOMA" - Gallery of Modern Art - as seen from the Kurilpa Bridge:


Kurilpa Bridge, with Brisbane's CBD in the background, as seen from 'the south side'


A few minutes' walk away - the "Go Between Bridge"


Go Between Bridge


Go Between Bridge, with another City Cat Ferry emerging


The Photo Gallery on the Kurilpa Bridge & Go Between Bridge

Thanks for looking!

Des