Lilac Hedge Farm, Rutland, MA
Big Birds
Photographs taken with a bridge camera journaling nature and everyday life in Central Massachusetts and beyond.
Photographs taken with a bridge camera journaling nature and everyday life in Central Massachusetts and beyond.
Lilac Hedge Farm, Rutland, MA
Awesome photos! Wow! Thanks for share Julie.
Take care.
Elvira
You are very welcome, Elvira!
-Julie
It is a pleassure Julie.
Have a wonderful time!
Elvira
You can see why these birds are prone to caricature with those expressive looks, long necks and eyelashes!
“Expressive” is a perfect word for them, I think!
-Julie
Big birds! You’re right, Julie. Great shots! 🙂
Thanks, H.J. There was fencing in the way, so I worked hard to try to photograph them without it.
-Julie
I have never seen these awesome birds before! They all are so special and beautiful1
I’m glad you like them, Kaya. It was really a highlight of my “birding trips” to see them!
-Julie
Wonderfully expressive faces! As far as I can recall, I have never seen either an ostrich or an emu.
First time for me seeing those beautiful (if a bit scary) birds, as well!
Wow, those are big birds. Pretty awesome!!
I had never seen emus or ostriches up close they that. They were awesome for sure!
I am surprised they cope with the cold winters – I expect they spend the nights indoors? The certainly are beautiful and expressive birds.
I wondered about the cold myself, but I did see barns for them.
Interesting that you have them in a cold place there as they are desert birds. Check out my recent post on Emus in central Australia: https://aussiebirder.com/2024/09/24/birds-of-western-nsw-part-1-the-emu/
A good point! These emus are farm raised. The eggs are sold for eating. I have never had a emu egg, but it is said they taste like duck eggs. Many thanks for the great link!
Cheers,
Julie