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ROYAL SPOONBILL -- as it turns out, are rather rare. To find this fine specimen at Churchill Island was a stroke of luck, and I have not seen one since.
Ibis and Herons on the other hand are in plentiful supply, and can usually be found at low tide.
Swamp hens are shy birds, but their vivid colours give them away in the undergrowth.
Click here to see the images Click on a picture to see a larger version.Photo: Churchill Island, Victoria -- Canon 10D Ef500mm F4.0L IS,
