I just had a look at some of my older photos, thinking if I had to pick one or two that I like the most, which ones would that be? My choice follows.
If I would ask you the same question, can you make a choice and show them to me? Can't wait to see them.
my favourite pic - a tough call but the winner is:
Peter
Gorgeous Peter, where did you find it? Love the reflection in the eye
Shirley, nice interpretation of the Magpie, but I think the Crow is concentrating on something he/she can eat.
M-L
In October '11 I was on my way back from a study tour in USA and on the tarmac at midnight in the Qantas plane at LAX when the fleet was grounded.
We were accommodated for 2 days in a good motel in Irvine, CA. The motel was a walk from the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary and I was about the only traveller who was not complaining as I spent the 1st day in the Sanctuary, the next morning at Newport Beach and the afternoon in the motel & surrounding buildings grounds. I got this pic in the grounds and thought that I was so lucky to get a still Hummingbird.
I was actually disappointed when we got advice that night to get out to the airport as Qantas was flying again.
Peter
That looks like a Humming bird to me Peter. Did you take that OS?
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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These would have to be my 2 favourites
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Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/
Hmmm i don't know why the doubled up...........strange things happening this weekend.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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our posts crossed, my post explains where i got the pic, I id'ed it as an Allen's Hummingbird
Peter
Sorry Peter i just did a mouse over and saw that. Did you get any eagles?
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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I got - Turkey Vulture, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Cooper's hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon
the pics vary greatly in proximity & therefore quality
Peter
Hi Everyone
What a hard decision to make. I have been going through my computer today and deleting so many images, you cannot keep them all. Anyhow first would be the one of the 2 Sulpher crested cockatoos. because of all the birds they are my favorite bird, they are so raucous and clown like. Second my wren family juveniles. I had the whole family lined up at one stage it was like they knew they were having a photo shoot, but I love this one with he/she foot on the other ones shoulder, like "let me into this photo". Lastly thought I should put the bird of controversy, the Red Wattle bird, because they are so wonderful ito view in full flight.
Diane
Thanks everyone, there are geat photos, I enjoyed all of them.
M-L
Peter, I thought that was a hummingbird at first glance...but I'm so used to seeing AU birds mostly here - so I was quite happy to see that little beauty from home! Hummingbirds are just amazing. I spent a couple weeks with my family in Kansas last summer and the hummers are everywhere, zipping around like little motors.
Great photos everyone - although I'm surprised you didn't chose one of your wrens M-L
I still think your photo of the wren is fantastic.
As for me, I'm not surprised I didn't chose one of my wrens. To me the latest photos are always the ones that get me the most excited. Like the Wood Ducks I saw yesterday. I will take my camera for a walk in a minute, that will turn the Ducks into yesterday's old news.
Here is yesterday's young female Wood Duck
M-L