While on a drive around the south west of Phuket, we stopped at the Kata View Point to enjoy the view. Some locals were there, with some tame sea hawks and sea eagles.

sea hawk

Kata View Point, Phuket Thailand
Canon EOS 350D, 17-85mm IS @85mm, 1/200 sec, f/5.6, ISO200

They referred to the one shown above as a "sea hawk", but after some research, I think it may be an Osprey.

I was trying to get closer to these stilts, but they didn't appreciate my approach, and flew off in the opposite direction. However, I managed to get this shot as they flew off.
I like the colour gradient in the water, and the reflection of the birds on the ripples is particularly interesting.

Black-winged Stilts flying over the lake

Bibra Lake, Western Australia
Canon EOS 350D, 70-200mm f/4L @200mm, 1/1600 sec, f/4, ISO100

This seagull was snapped near the Barrack Street jetty in Perth, Western Australia, while on an early-morning photoshoot with a colleague.
I particularly like the colours and texture of the wooden post that the bird is standing on.

seagull

Perth, Western Australia
Canon EOS 350D, 70-200mm f/4L @118mm, 1/60 sec, f/4.5, ISO100

Some ducklings on the grass in Kings Park. We were having a picnic dinner on the grass, and some of the ducks were eating the bread crumbs from right next to the kids. They weren't scared of people at all.

follow the leader

Kings Park, Western Australia
Canon EOS 350D, 70-200mm f/4L @200mm, 1/80 sec, f/4, ISO100

This yellow-billed spoonbill was photographed at the Perth Zoo.

Yellow-Billed Spoonbill

Perth Zoo, Western Australia
Canon EOS 350D, 70-200mm f/4L @200mm, 1/800 sec, f/4, ISO100

Taken in South Perth, while on an early morning photo shoot with some colleagues.
As it was a clear morning, the blue sky has been reflected in the water, giving the water a blue sheen.

Black Swans

South Perth, Western Australia
Canon EOS 350D, 70-200mm f/4L @70mm, 1/250 sec, f/4, ISO400

Our first batch of baby Gouldian finches ventured out of the nest last week. Here's one of the young baby Gouldian finches.

young Gouldian Finch

back yard, Western Australia
Canon EOS 350D, 100mm f/2.8 macro @100mm, 1/80 sec, f/6.3, ISO200

This crested tern was snapped on Penguin Island, just off the Western Australian coast near Rockingham.

Crested Tern in flight

Penguin Island, Rockingham, Western Australia
Canon EOS 350D, 17-85mm IS @85mm, 1/800 sec, f/5.6, ISO100