Brolgas on the Stuart Hwy at 130km/h taken through the car windscreen

My first ever sighting of Brolgas and they were trying to become hood ornaments on our hire car.
I am used to a lot of solo travel, so it was great to be driving with friends, I could take in the scenery with camera ever at the ready for a quick shot, I just need to be better at asking them to pull over as shots through the windscreen aren't as good as I would like.

It was a thrill to see these brolgas performing a courtship dance, even if they unwisely chose to perform it in the middle of the road. Brolgas are known for their intricate mating dance.

[Megan Richardson]

@jenrobcarr - as requested
not the most brilliant shot - but it brings back many wonderful memories of that trip and now also of the brolgas you showed me

[Peter de Graaff]

Always birds on road in NT

[Phil]

Never heard of Brolgas... they look wonderful.. as if they are hopping over the road!

[Mike Warren]

Great shot. Glad you didn't smash into them.

[Allison Maltese]

Pretty good for taking them on the fly.

[Lotus Flower]

I'd never heard of Brolgas before, but they sure are beautiful!

[Jennifer Ruge]

Amazing capture! Glad they didn't smash into your car's front windshield.

[Karen H]

Looks to be a big bird, Great shot

[trude]

they would make a large hood ornament!! Great capture, they should get a room though, lol!

[alia_801]

Fantastic shot! Love the action feel - and really well done as you were moving at the time!

[Anja]

Wow, bird crossing :-) Great shot!

[Al Perry]

You must be quick on the trigger. Nice Shot.

[Margo E. Dearbhail]

they are beautiful birds!! nice shot!

[marg]

They are gorgeous Megan - what a brilliant photo - glad they didn't end up as hood ornaments. LOL

[adobe waters]

megan outstanding action!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Howard Steele]

action shot great catch.

[Trina P Holub]

Coming in for a landing! Great capture---love the shadow too

[cglist]

Wow! What a great capture!

[Jennifer C]

great that they were wary enough to get out of the way!!
This image is amazing since you were traveling so fast!
Thanks for posting, sorry so far behind!

[Jason Daniels]

Great birds these are. Very cool.

[Robin]

Came to check this out when I read your comment on yesterday's brolga shot. Great capture but how lucky were they to get away from your 130 kmph vehicle!