Australian white ibis (Threskiornis moluccus)
These four birds were enjoying the sun just outside a nature reserve,
The lake was suffering from the after effects of a long drought and was totally covered with weed.
I'm not sure how that affected the wildlife but I suspect the water was very de-oxygenated..

The Australian White Ibis is a wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long downcurved bill and black legs.
Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
By Mark Ridgway
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Uploaded Mar 23, 2016. Captured Feb 26, 2011 20:52 in 113 Badger Ave, Badger Creek VIC 3777, Australia.
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