Bird of Prey - Uriah Heep

In transit today, a whole 40 miles including a short stop off at Blashford Lakes. Nothing but the usual fare there but again the air was full of prospective sightings of the now daily Osprey. Seems it turns up about 09:00 each day, steals a fish then high-tails it to who knows where. It was felt that another series of Blue Tit, Chaffinch and Dunnock photographs at the various feeding stations might deter the reader, so into the archive for some proper Osprey shots!

These were taken in the small sea-side town of Falmouth

nearly 800 miles north of Perth on Australia's west coast.

During that trip in 2012 I stuck mainly to the west coast covering the
route from Perth to Albany (300 miles) in the south, via the coastal
highway, then returning along the 'inland' track to Perth.

From there it was a continuation north, keeping once again to the
coast road, reaching as far as Port Headland (1,000 miles)

before returning to Perth via the Western Dessert Highway.

Sleeping in the car on occasion was fantastic as lay-bys there
just lend themselves to that type of travelling.

On arrival I would park up facing west and watch the sun
drop below the horizon while eating a supper of fish and bread,

then turn the car around to watch it rise next morning.

Signs of Tonsillitis!
The other thing about that FANTASTIC continent is the

availability of 'Rest Stops' (garages). OK, you might have to
drive 200 miles to find one but once there showers, toilets and
at most your first cup of coffee is 'free' while the food and craic,
mostly with Lorry Drivers, is terrific. I feel a trip coming on!

CRESTED TERN

I approached to within 10 feet of this bird one of eleven that day!
and while we're at it,

a hark back to our recent

BLACK-SHOULDERED KITE

these images were taken on the same trip.

There were a number of identification issues as part of yesterday's post which, with the kind help of my learned friends, have been rectified or added to that post. Those interested may like to revisit today!

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