A Greater Flamingo flips over a pair of resting Pied Avocets during take-off.

The occasional chatter of bird calls, orchestrated with the rolling sea in the background, set the scene for this misty morning by the lagoon. Birds were congregating while shoals of juvenile fish made their way in small groups through the estuary channels into the deeper part of the body of water. Upwards and into the riverine system, they continued to swim in unison, picking off the bottom and searching for their feed.

On the far outer banks, a group of Greater Flamingos had gathered, their beaks swishing side to side as they filtered the rich water, trapping shrimp and other small water creatures for their meals. Amongst the busy flock, a small group of flamingos separated and waded across to an emerging sand island, nearly submerged by the high tide. With honks, they lifted their heads, searching for new opportunities, and followed the trail of the sand cove until they came upon a deeper part of the estuary ahead. After a brief pause to assess their surroundings, the leading flamingo grunted loudly once again, signalling a collective decision. The group then turned and walked back along the sandbar to shallower water before taking off one by one, each following the other, until eventually the last one had left. Their flight path arched back to the main flock in the distance until they landed seamlessly, rejoining them to continue their feeding routine.

Feathered Friends Collection

Welcome to our feathered friends, with their flights of fancy, twitchers' delight, and the lightest touch.

Ever-present in our lives, birds fill the skies, settle in tree branches, and thrive on the ground. Their movements fill us with delight and awe; their silence is broken by delightful songs or anxious craws. This collection celebrates these moments in time with our feathered friends.