Esther's photos with the keyword: novaehollandiae

Emu - Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia "The soft-feathered, brown, flightless birds reach up to 2 metres (6.6 ft) in height. They have long thin necks and legs. Emus can travel great distances at a fast, economical trot and, if necessary, can sprint at 50 km/h (31 mph).[9] Their long legs allow them to take strides of up to 275 centimetres (9.02 ft)[8] They are opportunistically nomadic and may travel long distances to find food; they feed on a variety of plants and insects, but have been known to go for weeks without food. Emus ingest stones, glass shards and bits of metal to grind food in the digestive system. They drink infrequently, but take in copious fluids when the opportunity arises. Emus will sit in water and are also able to swim. They are curious birds who are known to follow and watch other animals and humans. Emus do not sleep continuously at night but in several short stints sitting down." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu AIMG 7961

A silver gull in Sydney, Australia AIMG 7745

A silver gull in Sydney, Australia AIMG 7743

Silver gull - Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia AIMG 7703

Emus are the largest bird in Australia and the second largest bird in the world behind only the ostrich. They can grow to over 6 feet tall. They are flightless, but can sprint over 30 miles per hour. AIMG_6740AB

Emu - Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide, Australia The emu can grow to over 6 feet tall and is one of the largest birds in the world - second only to the ostrich. It is flightless and has strong legs for speed and protection. A typical nest would contain 11 green eggs that are about 5 1/2 inches long by 3 1/2 inches tall. AIMG_6219

Emu - Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide, Australia The emu can grow to over 6 feet tall and is one of the largest birds in the world - second only to the ostrich. It is flightless and has strong legs for speed and protection. A typical nest would contain 11 green eggs that are about 5 1/2 inches long by 3 1/2 inches tall. AIMG_6220

Cape Barren Goose - Kangaroo Island, Australia. The Cape Barren goose is one of the rarest geese in the world. It has a large grey body with spotted feathers, a greenish-yellow cere (skin above the bill), pink or red legs and black webbed feet. It lives on the Australian southern coast. It is monogamous and pairs bond for life. AIMG_6518

Cape Barren Goose - Kangaroo Island, Australia. The Cape Barren goose is one of the rarest geese in the world. It has a large grey body with spotted feathers, a greenish-yellow cere (skin above the bill), pink or red legs and black webbed feet. It lives on the Australian southern coast. It is monogamous and pairs bond for life. AIMG_6519