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What a nice setting for your bird
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Looking ast the feathers the bird looks immature, like it isn't fully gown.
Ruled out Herons as the legs are too short.... I thought it was a pied cormorant but the bill isn't quite right and the neck a little short.
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Not much of a birder here, but did a bit of googling on "birds of Perth" and perhaps it is an Australian Darter? Maybe a juvenile that hasn't changed into adult plumage.
Australian Darter/Anhinga
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All your pictures are nice but #2 and #5 are super! 
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Dunno - but maybe it could be a Bittern?
There's a very good website + forums for Birders, worldwide membership with galleries specific to all Continents and Countries. I think you may need to register before you can look at and search the galleries, registration also needed before you can post and read all the forums, reviews etc but it's quick and easy to register, also free and well worth it for anyone who likes watching, photographing and digiscoping birds and other wildlife.
HERE's the link Excellent site, very informative forums and some breathtaking pixs in the galleries. You can also post a pic and ask for identification of the bird, insect, animal or whatever.
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Talk about one wierd looking bird! 
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Grrreeeeat shots Adam. I have no clue what kind it is.
Sit, stay, ok, hold it! Awww, no drooling! :O
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lschmekel Wrote:Not much of a birder here, but did a bit of googling on "birds of Perth" and perhaps it is an Australian Darter? Maybe a juvenile that hasn't changed into adult plumage.
Australian Darter/Anhinga
Thanks lschmekel!
Looks very much like the Darter!
Maybe I should have googled it first before asking, but then I wouldn't have an excuse to post pictures hehe
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