Bird of Prey - Uriah Heep

My 'favourite' painting ever, since you were curious

The Boat (aka Virgin with Corona) Odilon Redon

Bet that brings back a fond memory Tess?

If you are not familiar with Bertrand-Jean Redon's genius try

http://www.odilon-redon.org/

Just before dark last night and in poor light conditions, this huge beast dropped out of the sky before me and took up station on the carcass of a dead Kangaroo.

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is the continents largest 'Bird of Prey'

and while this one did 'flush' at my presence it heralded a day of 'Raptors'.

These Desert/Outback roads are strewn with carrion so no wonder these bird are attracted

Today the Little Eagle was most numerous

but closely followed by Australian Kestrel

which numbered over a dozen.

However, high on my list of personal favourites comes the dainty

Black-shouldered Kite

Notice on these shots how the eye-patch appears and disappears.

Both eyes were equally dark

but the trick of the light would make it difficult to separate this

from its close cousin the Letter-winged Kite (I tried).

The day ended, as did yesterday, on a high note again with Wedge-tailed Eagle this time 2 in flight and not too far away. Must get off and find a lay-by. Good Night!