Jacana or Jesus Bird Photos
Friday, 30. October 2009, 00:43:50
One of the more appealing birds of the Wetlands is the Jacana. This has enormous feet, which mean it can almost walk on water (it rests on weeds just under the surface). Another name for it is the Jesus Bird because of this ability.
The birds don't like you coming too close, but in a boat you can drift in a bit closer than on land. So these shots are from the Mary River.
This is the comb-crested jacana, and is found from Borneo to Northern Australia.
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The birds don't like you coming too close, but in a boat you can drift in a bit closer than on land. So these shots are from the Mary River.
This is the comb-crested jacana, and is found from Borneo to Northern Australia.
Link to larger image
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WIDGETIZE
Andy Wilson # 30. October 2009, 03:23
Carol # 30. October 2009, 03:39
I love to watch them "walk" on water.
Chthoniid # 30. October 2009, 08:05
Originally posted by Dudley:
When I first saw them walking on water I just had to get some shots
Chthoniid # 30. October 2009, 08:07
Originally posted by Dacotah:
Thanks Carol
Alas, getting good video would mean a major leap in weight and expense with gear. I'm using my largest telephoto already to get these shots. I'd need more than just a consumer-level camcorder...
More photos are still coming
Carol # 30. October 2009, 10:15
Well may-be some day you can have just a video camera along.
Lois # 1. November 2009, 14:52
Neil # 4. November 2009, 17:45
Chthoniid # 5. November 2009, 02:02
I remain fascinated and beguiled by the size of those feet and ability to walk on water.