Birds of the Kakadu

Being an Australian (that will come as a surprise to some of you!) I have always thought that one of the natural jewels of Australia is its avifauna which is rich and extensive.  One of the best places to see birds in Australia is the Kakadu National Park - a World Heritage site.  There are so many different birds to see in this amazing wetlands situated in the northern part of the Northern Territory.  Some of the more unusual highlights include Brolga (a species of crane), Jabiru (a species of stork), Magpie Goose, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Great Egret and a myriad of smaller birds.  Here is a small collection:

Magpie Goose (Anseranus semipalmata)

Magpie Geese in flight

Jabiru (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus)

White-bellied Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)





To see more pictures of the Kakadu go to Flickr

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