A cassowary bird has been photographed sitting under a beach umbrella and blanket, set up by beach goers.

The pictures, captured by Jennifer Rinaldo, show the endangered bird taking over the picnic site at Etty Bay beach, in far North Queensland.

Two young mothers had set up the beach blanket and umbrella with their small children.

An endangered cassowary has been pictured taking over the beach goers picnic site on Etty Bay beach in in far North Queensland

Little did they know the cassowary was behind them.

When the women noticed the big bird approaching, they quickly grabbed their kids and moved out of his way.

The cassowary ended up taking over their set up, enjoying their picnic and the beautiful view.

Cassowaries are an endangered species and should be respected and protected by locals and tourists.