Some from Last weekend

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Devster
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Some from Last weekend

Last week I walked around our place and our street to see what was about. The Noisy Firarbirds and Brown Honeyeaters were everywhere. I also decided to take a trip up to Mt Glorious early Saturday morning to see what was about. I didn't see the Russet-Tailed Thrush or Pitta (Did hear the Pitta once though as well as a Catbird) The Wompoo tree was in action again with about 7 of them in it. For a colourful bird they are hard to spot. There was another tree with about & Brown Cuckoo Doves in it as well. The Regent & Satin Bowerbirds are the first I have seen up there for the season. The male was calling from high up in a tree but couldn't get a decent photo of him. Hope you enjoy!

Kooky getting ready to pounce.

Noisy Miners doing some sort of

Noisy Friarbird in flowers

Brown Honeyeater

Pale-Headed Rosella sitting on our fence

Wompoo Fruit Dove up at Mt Glorious

Borwn Cuckoo Dove @ Mt Glorious

Eastern Yellow Robin @ Mt Glorious in typical pose

Satin Bowerbird @ Mt Glorious

Regent Bowerbird @ Mt Glorious - Possibly young male

WhistlingDuck

You have got some beauties there Devster. - great work. 

I love the noisy miners - both caught mid squawk! Were they angry at something on the ground?

The noisy friarbird is a cracking shot - just perfect. 

Devster
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Thanks WD. The Noisy Miners were doing some sincronised squawking but not at anything. I though it may me a part of courting behavior as it was different from their usual teritorial squawking.

alcatraz
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Great set Devster. The Noisy Friarbird is a stunning shot! Well done!

Devster
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Thanks heaps alcatraz

oconnore51
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The colours on the Wompoo Fruit bird are amazing.  Lovely photos.

elizabeth

Devster
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Thanks Elizabeth. I do find them quite striking.

detritus
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The Friarbird and Brown Honeyeater take the cake for me. Great habitat shots where the other elements really complement the bird. Always satisfying getting a good distinction between clean background and some interesting elements alongside the bird. 

The colours in that honeyeater shot are just right. So Australian it hurts. I wouldn't be able to stop myself cloning out that little bit of OOF leaf in the top right though, haha.

Rick N
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Another great set Devon and magic to see the young birds.

laza
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Absolutely fantastic set Dev

So many new ticks there for me

I really like the pale headed Rosella photo

Dont take life too seriously, it never ends well

brian63
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Great selection there Devster, quality shots. 

oconnore51
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'The colours in that honeyeater shot are just right. So Australian it hurts. I wouldn't be able to stop myself cloning out that little bit of OOF leaf in the top right though, haha.'

Sorry i was trying to use the 'quote' button. Just responding to detritus' words!

The Australian bush and its colours are indescribably beautiful.

elizabeth

Amson
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Beautiful photos and I especially love the fruit dove photo.

Devster
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detritus wrote:

The Friarbird and Brown Honeyeater take the cake for me. Great habitat shots where the other elements really complement the bird. Always satisfying getting a good distinction between clean background and some interesting elements alongside the bird. 

The colours in that honeyeater shot are just right. So Australian it hurts. I wouldn't be able to stop myself cloning out that little bit of OOF leaf in the top right though, haha.

Thanks Mike. Yeah I can't believe I missed that OOF leaf, I'll get right on it.

Devster
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Rick N wrote:

Another great set Devon and magic to see the young birds.

Thanks Rick. Yes always good to see a new generation of birds coming through

Devster
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laza wrote:

Absolutely fantastic set Dev

So many new ticks there for me

I really like the pale headed Rosella photo

Thanks laza. I love how everyone different birds appeal to different people. i do love the PH Rosellas. We get them every day. Which would be new ticks for you?

Devster
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brian63 wrote:

Great selection there Devster, quality shots. 

Thanks heaps Brian

Devster
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The Australian bush and its colours are indescribably beautiful.. 

I agree Elizabeth, I just love the Australian bush!

Devster
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Amson wrote:

Beautiful photos and I especially love the fruit dove photo.

Thanks Amson. They are certainly very colourful

Dmenace
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Great shots.  Wonderful birds.

HelloBirdy
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Awesome set, especially love the Wompoo Dove

Ryu
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Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera

Devster
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Thanks Dmenace & Ryu

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