Posted on 18th March 2012 by capella in Lord Howe Nature
azure feathers, kingfisher. capella lodge, Lord Howe Island birdlife
We had a visitor to the lodge this morning. A beautiful Sacred Kingfisher, its azure blue feathers matching the subtropical Lord Howe lagoon called into visit, thinking the reflection in the lodge’s floor-to-ceiling windows meant more blue skies and ocean stretching out before him. Though tempted by the luxurious surrounds, he took a moment to recover before flying back to join the abundant birdlife on the island.
Posted on 25th February 2012 by capella in Lord Howe Nature
Jack Shick, Lord Howe Island birds, plumed whistling duck
Lord Howe’s own naturalist, fisherman and self-confessed bird man, Jack Shick has taken this beautiful picture of the Plumed Whistling Duck, discovered on one of Jack’s island mountain walks. This beautiful duck is a welcome first time visitor to Lord Howe, read about other Lord Howe locals on Jack’s new informative website www.lordhoweislandbirds.com
