From: pain master
ID: 59189Subject: re: June Chat 09
the start of my foto collection of Birds from Townsville can be found here:
Birds of Brownsville
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Deserving of it’s own thread…
Now I’ll just go back and retrieve the URL…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39641535@N07/
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Hope this works…
Dinetta said:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39641535@N07/
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Yay!!
thanks dinetta0 :)
and thanks PM .. :)
beautiful work..cheers roughbarked… I’m certainly learning new things by spending some time trying to photograph birds, and I think some improvements shall come. Stay tuned because if I spot another Jacana gallinacea in a better pose, then I’ll take it.
Shot underneath a Kigellia pinnata in Anderson’s Gardens, these guys make a soulful crying noise in…
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under a what ? LOL
is that favourite bird of prey a wedgy ???
the shots you say are less than your best look good to me.
pepe said:
Shot underneath a Kigellia pinnata in Anderson’s Gardens, these guys make a soulful crying noise in…
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under a what ? LOL
is that favourite bird of prey a wedgy ???the shots you say are less than your best look good to me.
roughbarked said:
pepe said:
Shot underneath a Kigellia pinnata in Anderson’s Gardens, these guys make a soulful crying noise in…
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under a what ? LOL
is that favourite bird of prey a wedgy ???the shots you say are less than your best look good to me.
No it is a brahimny kite or maybe I didn’t smell that correctly. ;)
thanks – i don’t recall seeing them hereabouts.
have you got photo records of the birdlife in your area RB?
pepe said:
roughbarked said:
pepe said:
Shot underneath a Kigellia pinnata in Anderson’s Gardens, these guys make a soulful crying noise in…
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under a what ? LOL
is that favourite bird of prey a wedgy ???the shots you say are less than your best look good to me.
No it is a brahimny kite or maybe I didn’t smell that correctly. ;)Yes I ave records of the birds of my area. Yes I have some photos.
No I don’t have the money to spend on photographing birds and much of my life has been devoted to hard manual labour with dirty hands so I cannot just drop what I am doin and shoot birds.. Similarly I am not paid to tke photos.
None of which stops me from telling the pain master that I am both much enlightened and appreciate greatly the time money and effort that has been put inyo the work known as the birds of brownsville.
..and no.. I don’t think any of them are not his best work.. unless.. as was said.. a better shot is capturedthanks – i don’t recall seeing them hereabouts.
have you got photo records of the birdlife in your area RB?
Gesides .. I’m not yet familiar with the digital camera.. and have already broken the lens .. twice. So I am making do with the old lenses fom thirty years ago.
some examples of my local birdlife http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2787515989_6b26a55b56.jpg taken with a Nikon D80 and a Tamron 70-210 zoom/macro lens and this crested pigeon at dusk with the same camera and tthe Nikkor 80-220 zoom. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2833408390_a4724dff6f.jpg
and with the same lens as above attempted toget these two kookaburras that momentarily sat on the same post at slightly earlier on the same day as the crested pigeon.. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2840015618_471ee97613.jpg?v=0
Now in each of those shots I can definitely say.. not my best work.. due to me learning about how to use an AI type lens on a digital camera.
pepe said:
Shot underneath a Kigellia pinnata in Anderson’s Gardens, these guys make a soulful crying noise in…
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under a what ? LOL
is that favourite bird of prey a wedgy ???the shots you say are less than your best look good to me.
Kigelia africana sorry… ooops used to be K. pinnata. Spectacular looking tree with big sausage like fruit, the flowers are stinky and large and hang on long panicles, as long as I am tall. Fruit bats pollinate them, Curlews sit under them.
My favourite bird of prey is indeed the Wedgie, probably close to my favourite bird period. Although I do love the Brahminy Kite and will always find myself stopping to watch these attractive birds. Other very favourite birds include seeing an Albatross once in Port Lincoln, and Pelicans. You guessed it, I am impressed by wingspan.
roughbarked said:
Gesides .. I’m not yet familiar with the digital camera.. and have already broken the lens .. twice. So I am making do with the old lenses fom thirty years ago.
some examples of my local birdlife http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2787515989_6b26a55b56.jpg taken with a Nikon D80 and a Tamron 70-210 zoom/macro lens and this crested pigeon at dusk with the same camera and tthe Nikkor 80-220 zoom. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2833408390_a4724dff6f.jpgand with the same lens as above attempted toget these two kookaburras that momentarily sat on the same post at slightly earlier on the same day as the crested pigeon.. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2840015618_471ee97613.jpg?v=0
Now in each of those shots I can definitely say.. not my best work.. due to me learning about how to use an AI type lens on a digital camera.
Thank you, I do like a Boobok Owl.
pain master said:
Thank you, I do like a Boobok Owl.
Southern boobook actually ;)
Lots of great piccies today, thanks
I’ve always wanted a video camera that sits on my head and zoom/focuses to wherever my eyes do.. and operates from a voice control.
Working in the fields as I have done for so many years I see much that I’d love to have captured on film. if I had that type of equipment.. it could easily be possible
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2787515989_6b26a55b56.jpg
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That’s charming! (Is that the southern Boobook that you and PainMaster were speaking of?)
I liked your other photos too, especially the kookaburras…
No I don’t have the money to spend on photographing birds and much of my life has been devoted to hard manual labour with dirty hands so I cannot just drop what I am doin and shoot birds.. Similarly I am not paid to tke photos.
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same here.
an SLR ditigal didn’t figure in my thinking until i saw what PM could do. those birds shots are impossible without the telephoto. now i’m debating if i need a whole host of camera gear to store in a cupboard i don’t have.
a record of the birds, lizards and indigenous plants of an area would be a useful resource – and piccies are the best form of record IMHO.
Kigelia africana sorry… ooops used to be K. pinnata. Spectacular looking tree with big sausage like fruit, the flowers are stinky and large and hang on long panicles, as long as I am tall. Fruit bats pollinate them, Curlews sit under them.
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not too sure about your fascination with big wing spans and big sausage like things (LOL) – but i would like to see the kigelia fruit.
pepe said:
No I don’t have the money to spend on photographing birds and much of my life has been devoted to hard manual labour with dirty hands so I cannot just drop what I am doin and shoot birds.. Similarly I am not paid to tke photos.
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same here.
an SLR ditigal didn’t figure in my thinking until i saw what PM could do. those birds shots are impossible without the telephoto. now i’m debating if i need a whole host of camera gear to store in a cupboard i don’t have.
a record of the birds, lizards and indigenous plants of an area would be a useful resource – and piccies are the best form of record IMHO.
Sounds good Pepe…would the camera really take up that much room?
Sounds good Pepe…would the camera really take up that much room?
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morning dinetta
tripod, bags of cleaning gear and manuals, lens (fisheye, tele, macro) and the camera itself all in their own nifty bags.
Probably i could turf something out the linen closet (games like scramble?). i’m still thinking.
roughbarked said:
I’ve always wanted a video camera that sits on my head and zoom/focuses to wherever my eyes do.. and operates from a voice control. Working in the fields as I have done for so many years I see much that I’d love to have captured on film. if I had that type of equipment.. it could easily be possible
i’ve always dreamed of having a photographic eye that recorded everything i saw too.
i walked blindly into a spiderweb yesterday – and there – right next to my eye was this vibrating big orb spider trying to scare me with all its wriggling. it would have made a scary movie.
yes Dinetta it is the southern boobook owl ;)
roughbarked said:
I’ve always wanted a video camera that sits on my head and zoom/focuses to wherever my eyes do.. and operates from a voice control.Working in the fields as I have done for so many years I see much that I’d love to have captured on film. if I had that type of equipment.. it could easily be possible
yes. yes. yes.
I have found a video camera which does produce HD shots and weighs a minuscule and can be attached to a bike helmut… me thinking of buying one.
pepe said:
not too sure about your fascination with big wing spans and big sausage like things (LOL) – but i would like to see the kigelia fruit.
Oky Doky, trip organised…
pain master said:
pepe said:
not too sure about your fascination with big wing spans and big sausage like things (LOL) – but i would like to see the kigelia fruit.
Oky Doky, trip organised…
i’ve never seen Malawi – should be interesting.
however looking it up in wikipedia is simpler. it is called the sausage tree by some.
recently updated with a Jabiru or two…
Cool PM :)
I love the pic of the galah, it seems to be saying “ What are YOU looking at??” lol
latest installment…
pain master said:
latest installment…
Great photos as always pain master. Love the jacana on the lily pads. Also the black cocky. We get glossy blacks around my place sometimes and yellowtails, but rarely see red tails.
just love birds. such beauty and diversity. I enjoyed that tour of the Birds of Brownsville PM. Thanks.
pain master said:
latest installment…
Birds of Brownsville
magnificent – peaceful dove and pacific duck are like paintings.
is malurus melanocephalus a firebird?
pepe said:
pain master said:
latest installment…
Birds of Brownsville
magnificent – peaceful dove and pacific duck are like paintings.
is malurus melanocephalus a firebird?
I thought it was a little wren of sorts? they nest up here sometimes…pretty damn quick they are, too…
Dinetta said:
a red wren ?? how does PM get those proper names ?
pepe said:
pain master said:
latest installment…
Birds of Brownsville
magnificent – peaceful dove and pacific duck are like paintings.
is malurus melanocephalus a firebird?
I thought it was a little wren of sorts? they nest up here sometimes…pretty damn quick they are, too…
pepe said:
Dinetta said:a red wren ?? how does PM get those proper names ?
pepe said:magnificent – peaceful dove and pacific duck are like paintings.
is malurus melanocephalus a firebird?
I thought it was a little wren of sorts? they nest up here sometimes…pretty damn quick they are, too…
are we looking at the same bird? the little black one with a long tail and a red “collar”?
You will probably find PM has acquired the classic book of Australian birds…both volumes…or maybe he just looks up the internet LOL!
It’s a “red-backed fairy wren”, Pepe!
I’ve got a book on Australian birds somewhere, I think my father had the original Birds of Australia (passerines) back home, but my book is just a kid’s general knowledge book…can’t find it just now, of course…
Dinetta said:
It’s a “red-backed fairy wren”, Pepe! I’ve got a book on Australian birds somewhere, I think my father had the original Birds of Australia (passerines) back home, but my book is just a kid’s general knowledge book…can’t find it just now, of course…
ok thanks dinetta – wished PM would talk proper english like us LOL.
i’ve just chopped a couple of wheelbarrows of wood and don’t need to light a fire now – let’s hijack his thread LOL
pepe said:
Dinetta said:
It’s a “red-backed fairy wren”, Pepe! I’ve got a book on Australian birds somewhere, I think my father had the original Birds of Australia (passerines) back home, but my book is just a kid’s general knowledge book…can’t find it just now, of course…
ok thanks dinetta – wished PM would talk proper english like us LOL.
i’ve just chopped a couple of wheelbarrows of wood and don’t need to light a fire now – let’s hijack his thread LOL
LOL! I’m sure he won’t mind :D
A couple of wheel barrow loads! What a champ!
pepe said:
Dinetta said:
It’s a “red-backed fairy wren”, Pepe! I’ve got a book on Australian birds somewhere, I think my father had the original Birds of Australia (passerines) back home, but my book is just a kid’s general knowledge book…can’t find it just now, of course…
ok thanks dinetta – wished PM would talk proper english like us LOL.
i’ve just chopped a couple of wheelbarrows of wood and don’t need to light a fire now – let’s hijack his thread LOL
Actually I’ve always wondered what sort of a bird it was…we don’t see it every year but I know it nests here sometimes in the wait-a-while…
AnneS said:
pain master said:
latest installment…Great photos as always pain master. Love the jacana on the lily pads. Also the black cocky. We get glossy blacks around my place sometimes and yellowtails, but rarely see red tails.
Thanks AnneS :)
pepe said:
Dinetta said:
It’s a “red-backed fairy wren”, Pepe! I’ve got a book on Australian birds somewhere, I think my father had the original Birds of Australia (passerines) back home, but my book is just a kid’s general knowledge book…can’t find it just now, of course…
ok thanks dinetta – wished PM would talk proper english like us LOL.
i’ve just chopped a couple of wheelbarrows of wood and don’t need to light a fire now – let’s hijack his thread LOL
pssst, if you click on the photo and open it up, you’ll see some tags on the right hand side of the screen… it is here that I will always place a common name.
pssst, if you click on the photo and open it up, you’ll see some tags on the right hand side of the screen… it is here that I will always place a common name.
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thanks – not that it worked – but flickr seems to have other birdmen so it was an interesting tour.
updated once again…
pain master said:
updated once again…
those sulphur crested cockies are the dominant summer bird here. big bodied bird.
another update found here…
ooh – common names thank you.
willy wag follows me everywhere too
your white cheek honey eater looks a lot like new holland h.e. to me.
great thanks oh photomaster (ornothology)
We have a Willy wag tail that lives near us. Often on our front yard.
pepe said:
ooh – common names thank you.
willy wag follows me everywhere too
your white cheek honey eater looks a lot like new holland h.e. to me.
great thanks oh photomaster (ornothology)
the New Holland’s cheek isn’t this white a patch! Size matters…
pain master said:
pepe said:
ooh – common names thank you.
willy wag follows me everywhere too
your white cheek honey eater looks a lot like new holland h.e. to me.
great thanks oh photomaster (ornothology)
the New Holland’s cheek isn’t this white a patch! Size matters…
and thanks you :)
just having a leisurely browse…I think we get sacred kingfishers out here during summer…
Some of your shots are worth framing…give him time and I think the Elf might catch up tho’!!
Dinetta said:
just having a leisurely browse…I think we get sacred kingfishers out here during summer…Some of your shots are worth framing…give him time and I think the Elf might catch up tho’!!
They are great photos:) Yep elf loves his camera too
some new shots from the weekend are up there now…
Lucky, does the Elf have a flickr or a p’bucket?
pain master said:
Lucky, does the Elf have a flickr or a p’bucket?
No, I should have a chat to him about that…. I will……. thanks for mentioning that.
pain master said:
some new shots from the weekend are up there now…
thank you master – you’ve got a really good collection there.
how about lizards, gheckos, skinks etc – any plans for recording them ?
pepe said:
pain master said:
some new shots from the weekend are up there now…
thank you master – you’ve got a really good collection there.
how about lizards, gheckos, skinks etc – any plans for recording them ?
Hmmm, maybe once I get to 100 birds, I may just feel like focusing elsewhere? Good call.
pain master said:
pepe said:
pain master said:
some new shots from the weekend are up there now…
thank you master – you’ve got a really good collection there.
how about lizards, gheckos, skinks etc – any plans for recording them ?
Hmmm, maybe once I get to 100 birds, I may just feel like focusing elsewhere? Good call.
lizards are not so conspicuous – i have seen geckos holding onto the windows with their sunction pads. sleepy and shingleback will pose but skink and legless are like lightning and very difficult to photograph.
During very hot or dry weather skinks will come out for water but you do need patience to “catch” them…
pepe said:
Shot underneath a Kigellia pinnata in Anderson’s Gardens, these guys make a soulful crying noise in…
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under a what ? LOL
is that favourite bird of prey a wedgy ???the shots you say are less than your best look good to me.
For pepe; a Kegelia pinnata or K. africana…
For pepe; a Kegelia pinnata or K. africana…
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weird looking bird lol.
thanks …………….now i remember brachychiton (sp?) thanks to you …and kegelia…. that’s two in two years….by 2060 i’ll be so knowledgable noone will understand me.
it does strike me that some artist will paint these hanging gourds with zigzaggy patterns like xmas eggs and win an award for weird art –
remember nigella – kegelia – can you cook these aerial tubers?
pepe said:
For pepe; a Kegelia pinnata or K. africana…
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weird looking bird lol.
thanks …………….now i remember brachychiton (sp?) thanks to you …and kegelia…. that’s two in two years….by 2060 i’ll be so knowledgable noone will understand me.it does strike me that some artist will paint these hanging gourds with zigzaggy patterns like xmas eggs and win an award for weird art –
remember nigella – kegelia – can you cook these aerial tubers?
My book says they are not edible. And oops, its Kigelia, and they hail from Africa; hence the second name africana…
pain master said:
pepe said:
Shot underneath a Kigellia pinnata in Anderson’s Gardens, these guys make a soulful crying noise in…
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under a what ? LOL
is that favourite bird of prey a wedgy ???the shots you say are less than your best look good to me.
For pepe; a Kegelia pinnata or K. africana…
And those sausages hang on there for months.
updated again :)
Loved the shot of the Tawny Frogmouths…the Ospreys must be just about ready to nest?
pain master said:
updated again :)
Great photo PM, enjoyed them muchly, thankyou.
This one is so cool… love how they don’t sink on the leaves:D
pain master said:
updated again :)
Gee you’re going great guns with the bird photography. You must have the patience of Jobe.
Dinetta said:
Loved the shot of the Tawny Frogmouths…the Ospreys must be just about ready to nest?
I reckon, everything else is nesting….
Lucky1 said:
This one is so cool… love how they don’t sink on the leaves:D
The Crake is cool, but the Jacana rocks with the size of his paws!
orchid40 said:
pain master said:
updated again :)Great photo PM, enjoyed them muchly, thankyou.
Thanks O40 :)
pomolo said:
pain master said:
updated again :)Gee you’re going great guns with the bird photography. You must have the patience of Jobe.
This Jobe guy, is he a Doctor?
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
updated again :)Gee you’re going great guns with the bird photography. You must have the patience of Jobe.
This Jobe guy, is he a Doctor?
She means Job…
Dinetta said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:Gee you’re going great guns with the bird photography. You must have the patience of Jobe.
This Jobe guy, is he a Doctor?
She means Job…
Doctor Job? sounds a bit King’s Cross???
pain master said:
Dinetta said:
pain master said:This Jobe guy, is he a Doctor?
She means Job…
Doctor Job? sounds a bit King’s Cross???
Are you having a lend of us?
Where did the Dr stuff come in?
pain master said:
Dinetta said:
pain master said:This Jobe guy, is he a Doctor?
She means Job…
Doctor Job? sounds a bit King’s Cross???
It can be spelt Job or Jobe. Must depend on your religeous Instruction I guess.
pomolo said:
It can be spelt Job or Jobe. Must depend on your religeous Instruction I guess.
That’s inneresting, I never knew about the 2 spellings..but I still think PM is in the dark about Job(e)
Pom was suggesting he had plenty of patience…
I thort he were a Doctor?
anywho, three more birds are on the flickr…
For some other cool pics of Birds from the USofA, go here: BirdKid
Good grief, never heard of “brown pelicans” …..
I have seen Dirty Pelicans but never Brown ones except on the teev…. the young fella has some good shots, please encourage the guy!
Yes he does have some good shots, but he’s got 64 pages of photos!!
Their wrens look a bit different to ours, well the teo (F7) one does, anyhow…it has a honey-eater type beak whereas most of our local wrens have insectivore-eater beaks…
been upgraded again, but stayed tuned as a few new shots shall appear over the next few days…..
pain master said:
been upgraded again, but stayed tuned as a few new shots shall appear over the next few days…..
Lots of magpie geese round here too. Most of them dirty like your pic. I was taken with the dove pic for the colours. Very female of me I know.
thanks master
the nankeen kestrel on barbed wire seems appropriate – they mean business !!
i can’t help with the bridled honeyeater.
pepe said:
thanks masterthe nankeen kestrel on barbed wire seems appropriate – they mean business !!
i can’t help with the bridled honeyeater.
I’ve surrendered to the Bridled Honeyeater until I see otherwise… and the Kestrel was a very nice relaxing moment off on a dirt road alone but not too far from town, was still on my pushie…
more birds there for the viewing….
the latest including Rainforesty birds….
There’s been an update…. this morning while wandering around Dan Gleeson’s Garden, I spotted a Latham’s Snipe that flew in from Japan once he heard that the pm was taking Bird photos…
pain master said:
There’s been an update…. this morning while wandering around Dan Gleeson’s Garden, I spotted a Latham’s Snipe that flew in from Japan once he heard that the pm was taking Bird photos…
great –
photography captures those tranquil water scenes really well.
the shrike thrush down here is bigger, greyer and sleeker – i think.
this mornings Common Koel.
and Spangled Drongo…
and a Blue Faced Honeyeater…
How do you tell the difference from the Koel, the Spangled Drongo and a crow?
Signed
Just Curious
Dinetta said:
How do you tell the difference from the Koel, the Spangled Drongo and a crow?Signed
Just Curious
well the Spangled Drongo is smaller than the others and has a forked tail like a whale. The Crow or Raven doesn’t have red eyes like the other two, and the Koel has a longer tail than a crow.
And then there’s their voices… Crows are pretty distinct with their faaarkkk faaarrrkkk, where as the Koel has that distinct peee-urk thing happening. He’s off again as I type…
Wow 3 seconds between our last two posts…thanks for the explanation …we have crows here with blue eyes…
Dinetta said:
Wow 3 seconds between our last two posts…thanks for the explanation …we have crows here with blue eyes…
that might be your cataract filtering the light. Most crows have whitish eyes, it can look milky blueish at a pinch…
pain master said:
Dinetta said:
Wow 3 seconds between our last two posts…thanks for the explanation …we have crows here with blue eyes…
that might be your cataract filtering the light. Most crows have whitish eyes, it can look milky blueish at a pinch…
Ah ha ha ha! Hijacking thine own thread, art thou?
(I do not have cataracts!)
Dinetta said:
pain master said:
Dinetta said:
Wow 3 seconds between our last two posts…thanks for the explanation …we have crows here with blue eyes…
that might be your cataract filtering the light. Most crows have whitish eyes, it can look milky blueish at a pinch…
Ah ha ha ha! Hijacking thine own thread, art thou?
(I do not have cataracts!)
Hijack smijack, I was still referring to the crow post. :P
My canvas pictures for anyone that is interested…
and the flower one can go here too…
Oh lovely PM !
Good choices :)
Beautiful, PM!
Thanks HP and Anne, all I need now is a house to put them in. Might even buy the paper next week?
pain master said:
My canvas pictures for anyone that is interested…
unique artworks – no doubt the originals are even better than we can see on our screens.
as if! Some of us have been waiting very patiently for you to put these up!!!
pain master said:
Thanks HP and Anne, all I need now is a house to put them in. Might even buy the paper next week?
LOL!
Wow, they’re gorgeous!
Thanks Bon, pepe and dinetta0.
The originals are a touch brighter ;)
>The originals are a touch brighter ;)
That’ll be the canvas PM. Might’ve been better on shadecloth…
;^)
CollieWA said:
>The originals are a touch brighter ;)That’ll be the canvas PM. Might’ve been better on shadecloth…
;^)
hahahaha nice one…. I’m sure its the same canvas that the AJ’s wrap their Unimogs up with?
>I’m sure its the same canvas that the AJ’s wrap their Unimogs up with?
The bulletproof stuff? Who says stuff doesn’t vanish from bases eh?
pain master said:
My canvas pictures for anyone that is interested…
They are cool! Good selection.
pain master said:
and the flower one can go here too…
Like them too. Love to see a big one of the centre flower. Not sure what it is. A magnolia or water lily?
pain master said:
Thanks HP and Anne, all I need now is a house to put them in. Might even buy the paper next week?
I don’t believe I’m reading right.
Thanks Pom :)
pomolo said:
pain master said:
and the flower one can go here too…
Like them too. Love to see a big one of the centre flower. Not sure what it is. A magnolia or water lily?
It a water lilly taken up at Sogeri, close to the markets in a bog full of betel nut spit…
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Thanks HP and Anne, all I need now is a house to put them in. Might even buy the paper next week?
I don’t believe I’m reading right.
Sheet, I’ve got six days to find something better to do with my weekend!
Oh they look brilliant PM!! What a great choice of subjects too. Well done that man :)
orchid40 said:
Oh they look brilliant PM!! What a great choice of subjects too. Well done that man :)
:D
AnneS said:
pain master said:
Thanks HP and Anne, all I need now is a house to put them in. Might even buy the paper next week?
LOL!
I still can’t belive you.
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
and the flower one can go here too…
Like them too. Love to see a big one of the centre flower. Not sure what it is. A magnolia or water lily?
It a water lilly taken up at Sogeri, close to the markets in a bog full of betel nut spit…
I remember the reference now.
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Thanks HP and Anne, all I need now is a house to put them in. Might even buy the paper next week?
I don’t believe I’m reading right.
Sheet, I’ve got six days to find something better to do with my weekend!
You’re not really trying.
pain master said:
pomolo said:Like them too. Love to see a big one of the centre flower. Not sure what it is. A magnolia or water lily?
It a water lilly taken up at Sogeri, close to the markets in a bog full of betel nut spit…
Oh, that one!
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Thanks HP and Anne, all I need now is a house to put them in. Might even buy the paper next week?
I don’t believe I’m reading right.
Sheet, I’ve got six days to find something better to do with my weekend!
the master is looking for a house?
start a new thread. are you looking for acres or a big back yard?
pepe said:
the master is looking for a house?
start a new thread. are you looking for acres or a big back yard?
we’ve been looking at 700 – 1000 sq metre old queenslanders….
but we also went in search of more birds yesterday :) go here for an update Birds of Brownsville
hell’s bells – the photos just get better.
its a real tribute to you that you can spot so many different birds. i’ve never seen a bower bird at its bower and those forest shots might be a bit dark but it certainly shows the setting.
i’m in awe – such a collection.
pepe said:
hell’s bells – the photos just get better.
its a real tribute to you that you can spot so many different birds. i’ve never seen a bower bird at its bower and those forest shots might be a bit dark but it certainly shows the setting.
i’m in awe – such a collection.
Thank you pepe, I’m in awe of the Bower guys; there’s one at work that Sir David (Attenborough that is) sent his team all the way from the UK to film. They spent 6 weeks in a hide to film this guy and then Dave showed up for a few minutes and said his bit…. NatGeo have also filmed my workmate.
BTW, the star bird is the Great Bowerbird at his Bower in my bird shots. He has all sorts of decorations at his Bower, stainless nuts and bolts, green plastic army men, a red Santa Claus Bear, and a purple bubble blowing thingo….
Recent update…
pain master said:
Recent update…
Great as usual. Do you have the Channel Billed Cuckoo up your way? Their numbers seem to be on the increase down here. Not sure why that would be. Only know that they are very noisy and like to squawk early in the morning. It doesn’t worry me but it drives some people crazy.
Very enjoyable PM, lovely photos as always. I love the little Grey Fantail and the Yellow Bellied Sunbird. Have you ever seen the Victoria’s Rifle Bird displaying to his mate ? Hilarious!
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Recent update…Great as usual. Do you have the Channel Billed Cuckoo up your way? Their numbers seem to be on the increase down here. Not sure why that would be. Only know that they are very noisy and like to squawk early in the morning. It doesn’t worry me but it drives some people crazy.
Grrr, they are always flying South when I see them, complete with Crows and Magpies chasing… heading your way I expect.
orchid40 said:
Very enjoyable PM, lovely photos as always. I love the little Grey Fantail and the Yellow Bellied Sunbird. Have you ever seen the Victoria’s Rifle Bird displaying to his mate ? Hilarious!
No :(
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Recent update…Great as usual. Do you have the Channel Billed Cuckoo up your way? Their numbers seem to be on the increase down here. Not sure why that would be. Only know that they are very noisy and like to squawk early in the morning. It doesn’t worry me but it drives some people crazy.
Grrr, they are always flying South when I see them, complete with Crows and Magpies chasing… heading your way I expect.
They must spend their life trying to get away from birds that won’t allow them to put an extra egg in the nest.
There’s been an update…. been wandering around of late, especially because it is cooler after the rains, but jeez, the relative stupidity is through the roof.
Two more groovy birds have been added to the collection.
A new pile of birds spotted down south in the ACT has been added
Great photos again PM! I’d love to be able to do paintings from them.
BTW, Chough rhymes with Fluff!
pain master said:
A new pile of birds spotted down south in the ACT has been added
superb photos as usual PM :)
orchid40 said:
Great photos again PM! I’d love to be able to do paintings from them.
BTW, Chough rhymes with Fluff!
Chuff n Fluff eh?
Let me know which ones you’d like to paint, and who knows, I might even send ya a bigger jpeg so you can get better detail?
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
A new pile of birds spotted down south in the ACT has been addedsuperb photos as usual PM :)
Thanks BG. Percy, GF and I had a blast in the ACT; great place to visit!
pain master said:
orchid40 said:
Great photos again PM! I’d love to be able to do paintings from them.
BTW, Chough rhymes with Fluff!
Chuff n Fluff eh?
Let me know which ones you’d like to paint, and who knows, I might even send ya a bigger jpeg so you can get better detail?
Oh, thanks PM! I’ve just been scrolling through them all – what a hard task to pick the best ones!
Many many of them need to be painted as a whole picture, the backgrounds are so lovely as well as the birds. I am only painting the actual birds at the moment due to the fact I’m returning to bird painting after many years and need to concentrate on the subject. That said, there are a few that I can see as a painting without any need for extra work. The ones that caught my eye are,
The Grey Fantail, just love his pose!
The Red Rumped Parrot, gorgeous colours,
The Plumed Whistling Ducks. Their plumage is so clearly marked.
Of course there are more, but I won’t go on :)
I’m just starting to practise to see if I can still do a reasonable job. Today I painted a little bluetit which was OK.
orchid40 said:
pain master said:
orchid40 said:
Great photos again PM! I’d love to be able to do paintings from them.
BTW, Chough rhymes with Fluff!
Chuff n Fluff eh?
Let me know which ones you’d like to paint, and who knows, I might even send ya a bigger jpeg so you can get better detail?
Oh, thanks PM! I’ve just been scrolling through them all – what a hard task to pick the best ones!
Many many of them need to be painted as a whole picture, the backgrounds are so lovely as well as the birds. I am only painting the actual birds at the moment due to the fact I’m returning to bird painting after many years and need to concentrate on the subject. That said, there are a few that I can see as a painting without any need for extra work. The ones that caught my eye are,
The Grey Fantail, just love his pose!
The Red Rumped Parrot, gorgeous colours,
The Plumed Whistling Ducks. Their plumage is so clearly marked.
Of course there are more, but I won’t go on :)I’m just starting to practise to see if I can still do a reasonable job. Today I painted a little bluetit which was OK.
I have had other artists paint my pics, but they have normally been portraits of people, so I would be oky doky if you wanted to paint one of the birdies.
If Lucky1 has your email addy, then perhaps she could pass it onto me when she’s back online?
And go here for some other pics, including birds: PNG pics
pain master said:
orchid40 said:
pain master said:Chuff n Fluff eh?
Let me know which ones you’d like to paint, and who knows, I might even send ya a bigger jpeg so you can get better detail?
Oh, thanks PM! I’ve just been scrolling through them all – what a hard task to pick the best ones!
Many many of them need to be painted as a whole picture, the backgrounds are so lovely as well as the birds. I am only painting the actual birds at the moment due to the fact I’m returning to bird painting after many years and need to concentrate on the subject. That said, there are a few that I can see as a painting without any need for extra work. The ones that caught my eye are,
The Grey Fantail, just love his pose!
The Red Rumped Parrot, gorgeous colours,
The Plumed Whistling Ducks. Their plumage is so clearly marked.
Of course there are more, but I won’t go on :)I’m just starting to practise to see if I can still do a reasonable job. Today I painted a little bluetit which was OK.
I have had other artists paint my pics, but they have normally been portraits of people, so I would be oky doky if you wanted to paint one of the birdies.
If Lucky1 has your email addy, then perhaps she could pass it onto me when she’s back online?
And go here for some other pics, including birds: PNG pics
Thanks again PM! Got your email OK. I’ll take a wander through your other photos again soon. I’m not clever enough to paint people!
orchid40 said:
Thanks again PM! Got your email OK. I’ll take a wander through your other photos again soon. I’m not clever enough to paint people!
GF reckons the opposite, she says Birdies are much harder than people what with all their fine feathers and stuff….
pain master said:
orchid40 said:
Thanks again PM! Got your email OK. I’ll take a wander through your other photos again soon. I’m not clever enough to paint people!
GF reckons the opposite, she says Birdies are much harder than people what with all their fine feathers and stuff….
I spent a lot of time looking at your birds PM. Loved it.
pomolo said:
I spent a lot of time looking at your birds PM. Loved it.
Thanks :)
Well Percy had quite the day yesterday and he helped in spotting a few new birds for the collection.
Fantastic. I love the Barking Owls – such clear pictures of every detail. He’s a mighty handsome Kooka too.
orchid40 said:
Fantastic. I love the Barking Owls – such clear pictures of every detail. He’s a mighty handsome Kooka too.
The first time I have seen a Barking Owl, so I was very chuffed and so soon after seeing a Mopoke down south. The Talons on the Owls are huge!
Yesterday’s wander around a rainforest proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results.
You do so well to catch these little creatures PM, they must be so fast. They’re all beautiful but my favourites are the barking Owl, the Brown Gerygone and that great shot of the pelicans.
orchid40 said:
You do so well to catch these little creatures PM, they must be so fast. They’re all beautiful but my favourites are the barking Owl, the Brown Gerygone and that great shot of the pelicans.
Thanks Orchid, it took me ages to identify the Brown bleedin’ Gerygone! I was so looking in the wrong pages. The Pelicans did that all morning, just laps of a little island on Pond 4. And unlike the LBBs, the Barking Owl just sat there nice and still-like.
pain master said:
Yesterday’s wander around a rainforest proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results.
Just checked them out and got to say that the pelicans are my pick. I know they are pretty common but that photo of them is perfect. Thanks for letting us look.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Yesterday’s wander around a rainforest proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results.Just checked them out and got to say that the pelicans are my pick. I know they are pretty common but that photo of them is perfect. Thanks for letting us look.
Thanks Pom :)
Yesterday’s wander around a sclerophyll forest and a mudflat proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results.
pain master said:
I can’t look at pics at the moment PM, download limits pushing into the red and I don’t wanna be slowed, but I’ll look on the 1st :)
Yesterday’s wander around a sclerophyll forest and a mudflat proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results.
pain master said:
Yesterday’s wander around a sclerophyll forest and a mudflat proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results. Birds of Brownsville
delightful! both the birds and the trees.
my favs – synchronised terns and pelicans (also in sync).
bower shrike and chough.
pepe said:
pain master said:
Yesterday’s wander around a sclerophyll forest and a mudflat proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results. Birds of Brownsvilledelightful! both the birds and the trees.
my favs – synchronised terns and pelicans (also in sync).
bower shrike and chough.
Thanks pepe, the Bower’s Shrike was tricky as the bugger was pretty quick, yet I managed to fire off 4 slightly burry shots of ‘im…
pain master said:
pepe said:
pain master said:
Yesterday’s wander around a sclerophyll forest and a mudflat proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results. Birds of Brownsvilledelightful! both the birds and the trees.
my favs – synchronised terns and pelicans (also in sync).
bower shrike and chough.
Thanks pepe, the Bower’s Shrike was tricky as the bugger was pretty quick, yet I managed to fire off 4 slightly burry shots of ‘im…
you’re tough on yourself – to catch one with an insect in its mouth and a focussed backdrop of branches looked good to me.
The little wren is so cute! The background in that photo is what I’m hoping to achieve with airbrushing in my paintings. I have the equipment now, I just need to practice a lot :)
orchid40 said:
The little wren is so cute! The background in that photo is what I’m hoping to achieve with airbrushing in my paintings. I have the equipment now, I just need to practice a lot :)
Airbrush eh? You’ll be painting Sandmans next?
pain master said:
Yesterday’s wander around a sclerophyll forest and a mudflat proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results.
That Red Backed Wren is a stunner. I bet it was a male.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Yesterday’s wander around a sclerophyll forest and a mudflat proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results.That Red Backed Wren is a stunner. I bet it was a male.
It was a bloke, but I’ll give you this; he didn’t like having his photo taken but the ladies just line up in front of the lens in all their drab brown finery.
>the ladies just line up in front of the lens in all their drab brown finery.
Just like Flemmington..
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Yesterday’s wander around a sclerophyll forest and a mudflat proved quite successful in adding to my bird collection. See here for results.That Red Backed Wren is a stunner. I bet it was a male.
It was a bloke, but I’ll give you this; he didn’t like having his photo taken but the ladies just line up in front of the lens in all their drab brown finery.
Yeah. The Maker got things very mixed up with the animal kingdom.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:That Red Backed Wren is a stunner. I bet it was a male.
It was a bloke, but I’ll give you this; he didn’t like having his photo taken but the ladies just line up in front of the lens in all their drab brown finery.
Yeah. The Maker got things very mixed up with the animal kingdom.
Yeah and you sheilas have been wearing make-up, big pompous hats and smelly eau du cologne to make up for it… The Huli Wigmen are pretty smart sometimes.
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:It was a bloke, but I’ll give you this; he didn’t like having his photo taken but the ladies just line up in front of the lens in all their drab brown finery.
Yeah. The Maker got things very mixed up with the animal kingdom.
Yeah and you sheilas have been wearing make-up, big pompous hats and smelly eau du cologne to make up for it… The Huli Wigmen are pretty smart sometimes.
I don’t wear make up, or own a big pompous hat and my only perfume (while very tasteful) rarely gets used.
bubba louie said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:Yeah. The Maker got things very mixed up with the animal kingdom.
Yeah and you sheilas have been wearing make-up, big pompous hats and smelly eau du cologne to make up for it… The Huli Wigmen are pretty smart sometimes.
I don’t wear make up, or own a big pompous hat and my only perfume (while very tasteful) rarely gets used.
I’m having my makeup done for the wedding, cheaper than buying a new face at the shops.
Lucky1 said:
bubba louie said:
pain master said:Yeah and you sheilas have been wearing make-up, big pompous hats and smelly eau du cologne to make up for it… The Huli Wigmen are pretty smart sometimes.
I don’t wear make up, or own a big pompous hat and my only perfume (while very tasteful) rarely gets used.
I’m having my makeup done for the wedding, cheaper than buying a new face at the shops.
Good thinking batman.
I never did really get the hang of it.
Lucky1 said:
bubba louie said:
pain master said:Yeah and you sheilas have been wearing make-up, big pompous hats and smelly eau du cologne to make up for it… The Huli Wigmen are pretty smart sometimes.
I don’t wear make up, or own a big pompous hat and my only perfume (while very tasteful) rarely gets used.
I’m having my makeup done for the wedding, cheaper than buying a new face at the shops.
Good thinking batman.
I never did really get the hang of it.
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:It was a bloke, but I’ll give you this; he didn’t like having his photo taken but the ladies just line up in front of the lens in all their drab brown finery.
Yeah. The Maker got things very mixed up with the animal kingdom.
Yeah and you sheilas have been wearing make-up, big pompous hats and smelly eau du cologne to make up for it… The Huli Wigmen are pretty smart sometimes.
men started wearing makeup before women did…
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:Yeah. The Maker got things very mixed up with the animal kingdom.
Yeah and you sheilas have been wearing make-up, big pompous hats and smelly eau du cologne to make up for it… The Huli Wigmen are pretty smart sometimes.
men started wearing makeup before women did…
what I said.
bubba louie said:
Lucky1 said:
bubba louie said:I don’t wear make up, or own a big pompous hat and my only perfume (while very tasteful) rarely gets used.
I’m having my makeup done for the wedding, cheaper than buying a new face at the shops.
Good thinking batman.
I never did really get the hang of it.
Just can’t see the sense of buying all this makeup and never see it again afterwards.
>men started wearing makeup before women did…
But we WOKE UP TO OURSELVES!!!!
CollieWA said:
>men started wearing makeup before women did…But we WOKE UP TO OURSELVES!!!!
actually, many men still do!!
bluegreen said:
CollieWA said:
>men started wearing makeup before women did…But we WOKE UP TO OURSELVES!!!!
actually, many men still do!!
Actually, they aren’t Real Men.
Well back to work next week, so the bird spotting will be heavily reduced, but the last few days have been productive. Spotted my first Cassowary in the wild yesterday and it was a male looking after two chicks; was a very exciting and nervous moment as Males can get quite protective over their young and they have that big toe thing happening. Also, like Emus they have the ability to eyeball you eyeball to eyeball, they’re not a Finch or a Willy Wagtail.
pain master said:
Well back to work next week, so the bird spotting will be heavily reduced, but the last few days have been productive. Spotted my first Cassowary in the wild yesterday and it was a male looking after two chicks; was a very exciting and nervous moment as Males can get quite protective over their young and they have that big toe thing happening. Also, like Emus they have the ability to eyeball you eyeball to eyeball, they’re not a Finch or a Willy Wagtail.
Oh the Cassowary is beautiful hey! And now I know what those yellowish birds I see here often are, Brown Honeyeaters :) Thanks PM.
Great shots again, PM. Yes that Cassowary would be a force to be reckoned with! You captured his colouring beautifully though. My favourites in this bunch are the Spectacled Monarch, the Eastern yellow Robin and the Red Backed Wren. Byootiful.
pain master said:
Well back to work next week, so the bird spotting will be heavily reduced, but the last few days have been productive. Spotted my first Cassowary in the wild yesterday and it was a male looking after two chicks; was a very exciting and nervous moment as Males can get quite protective over their young and they have that big toe thing happening. Also, like Emus they have the ability to eyeball you eyeball to eyeball, they’re not a Finch or a Willy Wagtail.
magnificent as usual PM. Apparently the trick with emus and cassowaries that look threatening is to make like a bigger one. You do this by suddenly stretching one arm in the air with hand cocked like a head and they (in theory) will back off. Of course chicks could complicate matters…
pain master said:
Well back to work next week, so the bird spotting will be heavily reduced, but the last few days have been productive. Spotted my first Cassowary in the wild yesterday and it was a male looking after two chicks; was a very exciting and nervous moment as Males can get quite protective over their young and they have that big toe thing happening. Also, like Emus they have the ability to eyeball you eyeball to eyeball, they’re not a Finch or a Willy Wagtail.
that cassowary is beaut.
i eyeballed an emu down at middle beach. fortunately it was behind a fence but it would have pecked my eyes given the chance.
Happy Potter said:
pain master said:
Well back to work next week, so the bird spotting will be heavily reduced, but the last few days have been productive. Spotted my first Cassowary in the wild yesterday and it was a male looking after two chicks; was a very exciting and nervous moment as Males can get quite protective over their young and they have that big toe thing happening. Also, like Emus they have the ability to eyeball you eyeball to eyeball, they’re not a Finch or a Willy Wagtail.Oh the Cassowary is beautiful hey! And now I know what those yellowish birds I see here often are, Brown Honeyeaters :) Thanks PM.
You can confirm that they are by the little yellow stripe that runs from their beak to their eye (gape), and often accompanied by a tiny yellow triangle behind the eye.
Happy Potter said:
pain master said:
Well back to work next week, so the bird spotting will be heavily reduced, but the last few days have been productive. Spotted my first Cassowary in the wild yesterday and it was a male looking after two chicks; was a very exciting and nervous moment as Males can get quite protective over their young and they have that big toe thing happening. Also, like Emus they have the ability to eyeball you eyeball to eyeball, they’re not a Finch or a Willy Wagtail.Oh the Cassowary is beautiful hey! And now I know what those yellowish birds I see here often are, Brown Honeyeaters :) Thanks PM.
and HP, Brown Honeyeaters have never been spotte din Victoria before, so if you do have one, get a photo!
orchid40 said:
Great shots again, PM. Yes that Cassowary would be a force to be reckoned with! You captured his colouring beautifully though. My favourites in this bunch are the Spectacled Monarch, the Eastern yellow Robin and the Red Backed Wren. Byootiful.
Thanks O40, the Eastern Yellow was so bright and stood out in what was a fairly drizzly dark day in the forest. It was the first one that I had spotted.
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Well back to work next week, so the bird spotting will be heavily reduced, but the last few days have been productive. Spotted my first Cassowary in the wild yesterday and it was a male looking after two chicks; was a very exciting and nervous moment as Males can get quite protective over their young and they have that big toe thing happening. Also, like Emus they have the ability to eyeball you eyeball to eyeball, they’re not a Finch or a Willy Wagtail.magnificent as usual PM. Apparently the trick with emus and cassowaries that look threatening is to make like a bigger one. You do this by suddenly stretching one arm in the air with hand cocked like a head and they (in theory) will back off. Of course chicks could complicate matters…
I’ll keep that in mind if one ever gets agitated BG, and I’ll let you know how it goes!!!
Unfortunately, a recent trip to the Atherton Tablelands unveiled my first ever Large Tailed Nightjar, but one that had been run-over by a car; but I also saw a Buff Breasted Magpie Lark and a White Headed Pigeon.
Shots here as per usual…
pain master said:
Unfortunately, a recent trip to the Atherton Tablelands unveiled my first ever Large Tailed Nightjar, but one that had been run-over by a car; but I also saw a Buff Breasted Magpie Lark and a White Headed Pigeon.Shots here as per usual…
Sad about the Nightjar. If road kill is as prevalent on all roads as it is round our area then we will wipe out wildlife without ever just wrecking their habitat.
We have a pair of white headed pigeons that have returned for a second year in a row. Now if only the bluddy noisy miners will leave them alone.
Spotted some domesticated birds recently on safari to Charlies Trousers. Me thinks Lucky and the Poultry Girls will like this collection of shots.
here as per usual…
Been a while since I updated the BirdBook, but I have now and there are a few new shots to take a Captain Cook at.
enjoy!
pain master said:
Been a while since I updated the BirdBook, but I have now and there are a few new shots to take a Captain Cook at.enjoy!
the rest are good but that Metallic Starling shot captures the conniving spice eaters brilliantly.
The striated pardolote shot is a fully sick shot as well.
just goes to show – you have to have a few flukes if you keep trying – altho’ in your case it might just be ‘the knack’.
pepe said:
pain master said:
Been a while since I updated the BirdBook, but I have now and there are a few new shots to take a Captain Cook at.enjoy!
the rest are good but that Metallic Starling shot captures the conniving spice eaters brilliantly.
The striated pardolote shot is a fully sick shot as well.
just goes to show – you have to have a few flukes if you keep trying – altho’ in your case it might just be ‘the knack’.
Thanks pepe, the Pardolotes I thought were just common sparrows when they were sitting on the powerline, but their colour sure did radiate when they hopped on board the coconuts!
pain master said:
Been a while since I updated the BirdBook, but I have now and there are a few new shots to take a Captain Cook at.enjoy!
I never realised that the common koel had such beautiful markings. Sometimes we look but we don’t see.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Been a while since I updated the BirdBook, but I have now and there are a few new shots to take a Captain Cook at.enjoy!
I never realised that the common koel had such beautiful markings. Sometimes we look but we don’t see.
They are a pretty bird when young and the females do keep their attraction. The blokes just go all black like a crow… The Aboriginal story is that the blackbirds got burnt in the fire, the Magpies managed to escape and the Egrets legged it long before the flames got taller….
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Been a while since I updated the BirdBook, but I have now and there are a few new shots to take a Captain Cook at.enjoy!
I never realised that the common koel had such beautiful markings. Sometimes we look but we don’t see.
They are a pretty bird when young and the females do keep their attraction. The blokes just go all black like a crow… The Aboriginal story is that the blackbirds got burnt in the fire, the Magpies managed to escape and the Egrets legged it long before the flames got taller….
Aboriginals have some great stories. You can see the reasoning behind them.
the flavigaster is a good shot and those comments are good. you have a following.
pepe said:
the flavigaster is a good shot and those comments are good. you have a following.
some of the following are good friends of mine, and nearly all of them I keep in email contact with. The lemon flycatcher was very patient with his photoshoot, and he posed well for the camera.
A few captive portraits can be found in the latest offerings of…
I love the look on the Cassowary’s face, lol
pain master said:
A few captive portraits can be found in the latest offerings of…
The yellow bellied sunbird dines so elegantly…
Happy Potter said:
I love the look on the Cassowary’s face, lol
that’s cause I ran out of apple.
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
I love the look on the Cassowary’s face, lol
that’s cause I ran out of apple.
Norty!
Dinetta said:
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
I love the look on the Cassowary’s face, lol
that’s cause I ran out of apple.
Norty!
they like apple. just like crocodiles like sausages.
pain master said:
Dinetta said:
pain master said:that’s cause I ran out of apple.
Norty!
they like apple. just like crocodiles like sausages.
So you feed a lot of crocodiles do you?
On the Birds of Brownsville, I always found magpie geese to be so graceful in flight which swayed my imagination as to what they are like, close up but they are decidedly ugly. What a disappointment.
If you feed birds and I don’t, but if you did, is grain bread preferable to white or is it a case of no bread at all? Just thought I’d ask.
pomolo said:
If you feed birds and I don’t, but if you did, is grain bread preferable to white or is it a case of no bread at all? Just thought I’d ask.
Scribbly would say no bread at all.
pain master said:
Dinetta said:
pain master said:that’s cause I ran out of apple.
Norty!
they like apple. just like crocodiles like sausages.
have you watched them eat a whole banana? It looks painful gong down! lol!
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Dinetta said:Norty!
they like apple. just like crocodiles like sausages.
have you watched them eat a whole banana? It looks painful gong down! lol!
I’ve seen a Cassowary in PNG eat a large Mango without chewing it 37 times….
and no to bread from me. A native bird seed blend is not too bad as long as a dependence is not created.
The new highlight… a Rufous Owl.
pain master said:
The new highlight… a Rufous Owl.
Scary looking bird!
I thought owls only killed smaller prey , mice and small snakes…
Happy Potter said:
pain master said:
The new highlight… a Rufous Owl.Scary looking bird!
I thought owls only killed smaller prey , mice and small snakes…
I have read that the Rufous Owl will often take sugar gliders, fruit bats and possums… I also read that the Powerful Owl may even take small wallabies!!! Yikes!
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
pain master said:
The new highlight… a Rufous Owl.Scary looking bird!
I thought owls only killed smaller prey , mice and small snakes…
I have read that the Rufous Owl will often take sugar gliders, fruit bats and possums… I also read that the Powerful Owl may even take small wallabies!!! Yikes!
Gawd.
pain master said:
The new highlight… a Rufous Owl. Birds of Brownsville
impressive sized lunch. ….good spotting indeed.
pain master said:
The new highlight… a Rufous Owl.
mmmmm, possum! Gives a bit of an idea of how powerful these birds are.
pain master said:
The new highlight… a Rufous Owl.
Wow I so love his markings…….. very majestic indeed.
pepe said:
pain master said:
The new highlight… a Rufous Owl. Birds of Brownsville
impressive sized lunch. ….good spotting indeed.
thanks pepe :)
Lucky1 said:
pain master said:
The new highlight… a Rufous Owl.Wow I so love his markings…….. very majestic indeed.
Stripey Pyjamas.
That owl is kinda cute. I don’t find owls all that nice to look at and I think it’s because of that devilish beak they have but your new one is nice. He looks like a baby somehow and he looks stunned as well.
I have only ever seen one Spangled Drongo in my life. Now I have seen two.
pomolo said:
That owl is kinda cute. I don’t find owls all that nice to look at and I think it’s because of that devilish beak they have but your new one is nice. He looks like a baby somehow and he looks stunned as well.I have only ever seen one Spangled Drongo in my life. Now I have seen two.
The Owl did have an audience, as his little daytime hidey-hole wasn’t so well hidden. Juveniles are quite white according to my book and so this guy was definitely an adult. He was around 50cms tall.
The Spangled Drongos are sorta migratory but you should get them down your way.
pain master said:
pomolo said:
That owl is kinda cute. I don’t find owls all that nice to look at and I think it’s because of that devilish beak they have but your new one is nice. He looks like a baby somehow and he looks stunned as well.I have only ever seen one Spangled Drongo in my life. Now I have seen two.
The Owl did have an audience, as his little daytime hidey-hole wasn’t so well hidden. Juveniles are quite white according to my book and so this guy was definitely an adult. He was around 50cms tall.
The Spangled Drongos are sorta migratory but you should get them down your way.
50cm tall makes him a pretty large bird. What and where is the Palmetum?
pomolo said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:
That owl is kinda cute. I don’t find owls all that nice to look at and I think it’s because of that devilish beak they have but your new one is nice. He looks like a baby somehow and he looks stunned as well.I have only ever seen one Spangled Drongo in my life. Now I have seen two.
The Owl did have an audience, as his little daytime hidey-hole wasn’t so well hidden. Juveniles are quite white according to my book and so this guy was definitely an adult. He was around 50cms tall.
The Spangled Drongos are sorta migratory but you should get them down your way.
50cm tall makes him a pretty large bird. What and where is the Palmetum?
The Palmetum is Australia’s largest collection of Palms and Pandanus I believe and is one third of the Bot Gardens here in Towntown. Worth a visit for sure, and it sits just off the Ross River in the suburb of Annandale (for those who know Town).
It was recently on GA with a friend of mine who was the Curator there for the past 6 years. He has now moved on to be the Director of the Melb Bot Gardens. Nice chap.
pain master said:
pomolo said:
That owl is kinda cute. I don’t find owls all that nice to look at and I think it’s because of that devilish beak they have but your new one is nice. He looks like a baby somehow and he looks stunned as well.I have only ever seen one Spangled Drongo in my life. Now I have seen two.
The Owl did have an audience, as his little daytime hidey-hole wasn’t so well hidden. Juveniles are quite white according to my book and so this guy was definitely an adult. He was around 50cms tall.
The Spangled Drongos are sorta migratory but you should get them down your way.
We get lots of them. One of my fav visitors.
bubba louie said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:
That owl is kinda cute. I don’t find owls all that nice to look at and I think it’s because of that devilish beak they have but your new one is nice. He looks like a baby somehow and he looks stunned as well.I have only ever seen one Spangled Drongo in my life. Now I have seen two.
The Owl did have an audience, as his little daytime hidey-hole wasn’t so well hidden. Juveniles are quite white according to my book and so this guy was definitely an adult. He was around 50cms tall.
The Spangled Drongos are sorta migratory but you should get them down your way.
We get lots of them. One of my fav visitors.
Was one of my faves too until he butchered that poor defenseless finch…. :(
Thought I’d play around with some Bird shots and introduce a little colour….
First up, a Red-rumped Parrot seen at the National Museum.
and of course the Rufous Owl which has been hanging around the Dillenia indica at the Palmetum.
Spectacled Monarch.
and a Superb Blue Fairy Wren, we don’t get these guys up here, but you Sozzies and Melbournians should know these fellas.
a flock of Egrets taking flight at the Towncommon.
here is a Yellow Honeyeater found in my backyard.
and a Wedge Tailed Eagle.
a Magpie found out West
A black faced Woodswallow giving me the evil stare.
a Dotteral, just dottering around.
no introduction required when it comes to the Black Swan.
Buff Banded Rail found in the tablelands up north
Curlew, Bush Stone Curlew.
and a Cuckoo, Channel Billed Cuckoo.
Crimson Finch
Eastern Yellow Robin
and a flying Egret
pain master said:
and a Superb Blue Fairy Wren, we don’t get these guys up here, but you Sozzies and Melbournians should know these fellas.
have a soft spot for Superb Blue Fairy Wren as they used to frequent my childhood home in Sydney :)
thank you PM. I think the format lends itself well to viewing on the forum.
pain master said:
and a Superb Blue Fairy Wren, we don’t get these guys up here, but you Sozzies and Melbournians should know these fellas.
Oh my most fav bird…only ever seen 1 still enough once….. but seen 2…lol
pain master said:
and a Superb Blue Fairy Wren, we don’t get these guys up here, but you Sozzies and Melbournians should know these fellas.
There’s a nice family group living at the Roma St Parklands.
pain master said:
a Magpie found out West
I like maggies but they do have an awesome beak.
pain master said:
A black faced Woodswallow giving me the evil stare.
How can a cute little woodswallow look so grumpy?
pain master said:
Crimson Finch
What a ripper.
bubba louie said:
pain master said:
and a Superb Blue Fairy Wren, we don’t get these guys up here, but you Sozzies and Melbournians should know these fellas.
There’s a nice family group living at the Roma St Parklands.
Daughter has promised to get me to those Parklands. I’ve never seen them before. I can imagine what I’ve been missing all these years.
Lucky1 said:
pain master said:
and a Superb Blue Fairy Wren, we don’t get these guys up here, but you Sozzies and Melbournians should know these fellas.
Oh my most fav bird…only ever seen 1 still enough once….. but seen 2…lol
I have seen this bird but can’t remember where
bluegreen said:
thank you PM. I think the format lends itself well to viewing on the forum.
thanks BG, it is a bit unfortunate that they lose a bit of clarity in the downsizing. The originals look worthy of hanging. (That’s my opinion)
pain master said:
bluegreen said:
thank you PM. I think the format lends itself well to viewing on the forum.
thanks BG, it is a bit unfortunate that they lose a bit of clarity in the downsizing. The originals look worthy of hanging. (That’s my opinion)
I would be proud to hang any of them on my wall :)
pomolo said:
bubba louie said:
pain master said:
and a Superb Blue Fairy Wren, we don’t get these guys up here, but you Sozzies and Melbournians should know these fellas.
There’s a nice family group living at the Roma St Parklands.
Daughter has promised to get me to those Parklands. I’ve never seen them before. I can imagine what I’ve been missing all these years.
It’s a nice place for a stroll but the gardens are sometimes a bit scruffy. I suppose it depends on the workers.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Crimson Finch
What a ripper.
On Pandanus too Pomolo!
four more birds, starting off with these Jabirus.
and this rare Latham’s Snipe who flew to Townsville from Siberia or somewhere really cold…
and if the magpie had an impressive beak, check out this guy. No prizes for guessing what bird this is…
pain master said:
and this rare Latham’s Snipe who flew to Townsville from Siberia or somewhere really cold…
wow look at her beak…..
pain master said:
and if the magpie had an impressive beak, check out this guy. No prizes for guessing what bird this is…
love these guys.
ok there’s more birds. The next one is for the poultry lovers. These are Radjah Shelducks.
and these are Whistling Ducks.
pain master said:
ok there’s more birds. The next one is for the poultry lovers. These are Radjah Shelducks.
drool………………..
pain master said:
and these are Whistling Ducks.
nice colour and they seem to have long legs.
Lucky1 said:
pain master said:
and these are Whistling Ducks.
nice colour and they seem to have long legs.
They are a very elegant duck with a beautiful voice. I often hear them at night flying overhead.
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Crimson Finch
What a ripper.
On Pandanus too Pomolo!
I did notice. Which reminds me there were Pandan plants of sale at the Garden Expo and I was tempted but I didn’t have a clue how to use it.
pain master said:
ok there’s more birds. The next one is for the poultry lovers. These are Radjah Shelducks.
love that photo, the sun shining gold on the water, the spatter of the green water weeds through it and the stark contrast of the black and white birds! awesome!
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
ok there’s more birds. The next one is for the poultry lovers. These are Radjah Shelducks.
love that photo, the sun shining gold on the water, the spatter of the green water weeds through it and the stark contrast of the black and white birds! awesome!
Taken halfway up the Cape York at a place called Lotus Bird Lodge. There’s also a touch of red on the Duck’s back.
pain master said:
four more birds, starting off with these Jabirus.
Handsome pair.
One of the most spotted birds of prey in Australia, if you ever see a small bird hovering off the side of the road, chances are it is a Nankeen Kestrel.
pain master said:
and this rare Latham’s Snipe who flew to Townsville from Siberia or somewhere really cold…
You’d think he would look tireder than that. Sorry PM. He is beautiful.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
four more birds, starting off with these Jabirus.
Handsome pair.
she’s on the right
pain master said:
and if the magpie had an impressive beak, check out this guy. No prizes for guessing what bird this is…
The Butcher Bird and the King Fisher have that beak also.
pain master said:
ok there’s more birds. The next one is for the poultry lovers. These are Radjah Shelducks.
I like them. As a matter of fact I have a soft spot for all ducks.
Here is another long beak for you Lucky… here is a Bar Tailed Godwit.
pain master said:
and these are Whistling Ducks.
Wow. I’ve heard them but have never managed to see them on land.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
and these are Whistling Ducks.
Wow. I’ve heard them but have never managed to see them on land.
They are quite shy, but I have managed a few good shots, especially during our wet Jan/Feb.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
four more birds, starting off with these Jabirus.
Handsome pair.
There used to be a pair that nested every year on the wet lands, Brisbane side of the river, just as you cross the bridge into the city limits on the north coast road, opposite the sand works. They built a big nest on top of a dead tree. This was back in the days of David Fleay’s Nature Notes in the Couier Mail.
time to turn up the colour. Rainbow Lorikeet dining out on a Spathodea.
and a Rainbow Bee Eater.
last one. The Yellow Bellied Sunbird.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
ok there’s more birds. The next one is for the poultry lovers. These are Radjah Shelducks.
I like them. As a matter of fact I have a soft spot for all ducks.
ditto
I don’t even like eating them.
bubba louie said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
ok there’s more birds. The next one is for the poultry lovers. These are Radjah Shelducks.
I like them. As a matter of fact I have a soft spot for all ducks.
ditto
I don’t even like eating them.
I can only just devour Peking Duck… its a struggle…
pain master said:
Here is another long beak for you Lucky… here is a Bar Tailed Godwit.
Wow….. you have some amazing birds up your way, that I have never seen. Keep them coming……many thanks.
pain master said:
time to turn up the colour. Rainbow Lorikeet dining out on a Spathodea.
Posing and smiling…must be a female?????????????
pain master said:
and a Rainbow Bee Eater.
That one takes the blue ribbon today…in my books……………………………….STUNNING doesn’t even come close.
pain master said:
last one. The Yellow Bellied Sunbird.
wonder how it got that name…..
pain master said:
bubba louie said:
pomolo said:I like them. As a matter of fact I have a soft spot for all ducks.
ditto
I don’t even like eating them.
I can only just devour Peking Duck… its a struggle…
Fingers in my ears lalalalalalala
pain master said:
One of the most spotted birds of prey in Australia, if you ever see a small bird hovering off the side of the road, chances are it is a Nankeen Kestrel.
He’s been crying.
pain master said:
bubba louie said:
pomolo said:I like them. As a matter of fact I have a soft spot for all ducks.
ditto
I don’t even like eating them.
I can only just devour Peking Duck… its a struggle…
I’m sure you manage.
pain master said:
Here is another long beak for you Lucky… here is a Bar Tailed Godwit.
A newy on me. What doesit eat from under ground?
Lucky1 said:
pain master said:
and a Rainbow Bee Eater.
That one takes the blue ribbon today…in my books……………………………….STUNNING doesn’t even come close.
Thanks Lucky, the aerial maneuvers that these guys perform to catch a meal is quite amazing. I would love to capture a photo of one of them in flight…
bubba louie said:
pain master said:
bubba louie said:ditto
I don’t even like eating them.
I can only just devour Peking Duck… its a struggle…
I’m sure you manage.
Its hard, what with the little tiny pancakes and the slivers of spring onions and that Hoisin sauce…. oh yeah.
pain master said:
Lucky1 said:
pain master said:
and a Rainbow Bee Eater.
That one takes the blue ribbon today…in my books……………………………….STUNNING doesn’t even come close.
Thanks Lucky, the aerial maneuvers that these guys perform to catch a meal is quite amazing. I would love to capture a photo of one of them in flight…
Are they tiny like a wren??????
pain master said:
and a Rainbow Bee Eater.
Doesn’t look real. Incredible colours. Just as well you’re a good photographer.
pain master said:
bubba louie said:
pain master said:I can only just devour Peking Duck… its a struggle…
I’m sure you manage.
Its hard, what with the little tiny pancakes and the slivers of spring onions and that Hoisin sauce…. oh yeah.
faints
How can you eat a little duck with those cute little faces……..
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Here is another long beak for you Lucky… here is a Bar Tailed Godwit.
A newy on me. What doesit eat from under ground?
he’s a beach wader and he picks at crustaceans and tiny crabbys and shrimps along the shoreline. This guy was wandering along the mudflat that is also known as the Cairn’s Esplanade.
pain master said:
last one. The Yellow Bellied Sunbird.
I know about a fish called a yellow belly too. Don’t think it’s got feathers though.
Lucky1 said:
pain master said:
Lucky1 said:That one takes the blue ribbon today…in my books……………………………….STUNNING doesn’t even come close.
Thanks Lucky, the aerial maneuvers that these guys perform to catch a meal is quite amazing. I would love to capture a photo of one of them in flight…
Are they tiny like a wren??????
a lot longer. Quite a long thin bird… kinda as long as a Budgie but thinner, with pointy wings like a dart
pomolo said:
pain master said:
and a Rainbow Bee Eater.
Doesn’t look real. Incredible colours. Just as well you’re a good photographer.
thanks pom, the colours on this one came up loverly, close to how they really look.
Lucky1 said:
pain master said:
bubba louie said:I’m sure you manage.
Its hard, what with the little tiny pancakes and the slivers of spring onions and that Hoisin sauce…. oh yeah.
faints
How can you eat a little duck with those cute little faces……..
Big Duck and the face ain’t so cute once it has been roasted and removed of all its hair (feathers)
pain master said:
Lucky1 said:
pain master said:Thanks Lucky, the aerial maneuvers that these guys perform to catch a meal is quite amazing. I would love to capture a photo of one of them in flight…
Are they tiny like a wren??????
a lot longer. Quite a long thin bird… kinda as long as a Budgie but thinner, with pointy wings like a dart
I’ve seen them, I think, at Agnes Water.
pain master said:
Lucky1 said:
pain master said:Its hard, what with the little tiny pancakes and the slivers of spring onions and that Hoisin sauce…. oh yeah.
faints
How can you eat a little duck with those cute little faces……..
Big Duck and the face ain’t so cute once it has been roasted and removed of all its hair (feathers)
What are you trying to do to Lucky???? Bad Man!!!!!
bubba louie said:
pain master said:
Lucky1 said:faints
How can you eat a little duck with those cute little faces……..
Big Duck and the face ain’t so cute once it has been roasted and removed of all its hair (feathers)
What are you trying to do to Lucky???? Bad Man!!!!!
Nothing!!!!!LOL
I just asked how could he eat a cute duck…
pain master said:
and a Rainbow Bee Eater.
beautiful :)
bubba louie said:
pain master said:
Lucky1 said:Are they tiny like a wren??????
a lot longer. Quite a long thin bird… kinda as long as a Budgie but thinner, with pointy wings like a dart
I’ve seen them, I think, at Agnes Water.
they are closely related to Kingfishers and Dollarbirds.
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
and a Rainbow Bee Eater.
beautiful :)
Thanks BG :)
pain master said:
bubba louie said:
pain master said:a lot longer. Quite a long thin bird… kinda as long as a Budgie but thinner, with pointy wings like a dart
I’ve seen them, I think, at Agnes Water.
they are closely related to Kingfishers and Dollarbirds.
What’s that got to do with my sighting?
bubba louie said:
pain master said:
bubba louie said:I’ve seen them, I think, at Agnes Water.
they are closely related to Kingfishers and Dollarbirds.
What’s that got to do with my sighting?
Nothing really…
After my ordinary day yesterday trying to photograph some spectacular birds, in my sorrow I re-visited my old PNG corkers. Many of them you may have seen before. But if you want to see some colour, go here:
You’ll also find some of yesterday’s failures if you scroll through the pile. But I got three fantastic fungi shots which may find their way here. Roughbarked would be proud!
pain master said:
After my ordinary day yesterday trying to photograph some spectacular birds, in my sorrow I re-visited my old PNG corkers. Many of them you may have seen before. But if you want to see some colour, go here:You’ll also find some of yesterday’s failures if you scroll through the pile. But I got three fantastic fungi shots which may find their way here. Roughbarked would be proud!
Went back and found that Golden Bowerbird again…. got a better shot this time. :)
pain master said:
Went back and found that Golden Bowerbird again…. got a better shot this time. :)
always enjoy your bird shots. I was excited to hear then see a magpie in my backyard for the first time the other day. And the pair of crows that nest locally have been collecting nesting material at my place too. Methinks Spring might not be far away?
bluegreen said:
pain master said:Went back and found that Golden Bowerbird again…. got a better shot this time. :)
always enjoy your bird shots. I was excited to hear then see a magpie in my backyard for the first time the other day. And the pair of crows that nest locally have been collecting nesting material at my place too. Methinks Spring might not be far away?
the birds are busily mating here. randy little buggas.
pain master said:
bluegreen said:
pain master said:Went back and found that Golden Bowerbird again…. got a better shot this time. :)
always enjoy your bird shots. I was excited to hear then see a magpie in my backyard for the first time the other day. And the pair of crows that nest locally have been collecting nesting material at my place too. Methinks Spring might not be far away?
the birds are busily mating here. randy little buggas.
the golden bowerbird shot has something about it – i think i could sit down and look at that one for a long period.
pepe said:
pain master said:
bluegreen said:always enjoy your bird shots. I was excited to hear then see a magpie in my backyard for the first time the other day. And the pair of crows that nest locally have been collecting nesting material at my place too. Methinks Spring might not be far away?
the birds are busily mating here. randy little buggas.
the golden bowerbird shot has something about it – i think i could sit down and look at that one for a long period.
I certainly spent some time waiting at his bower. We did see a female come and check out the bloke’s handiwork, but she bought one of her girlfriends with her, and I don’t think he approved of one of ‘em because he soon chased the pair off. He looked pretty grumpy too.
I feel like Attenborough when I find a bower, and just sit there waiting for him to show up. He makes an amazing noise which signals his return, and he will sit up on a display branch and make this metallic rattle which builds with intensity and volume. I think however, he heard my camera focus and then the shutter sound, because he would stop, look my way and then make his way closer to check us out. When he worked out what I was, he was off, only to return 20 mins later to see if I was still there.
I need a mobile hide.
pain master said:
I need a mobile hide.
Dinetta said:
pain master said:I need a mobile hide.
You do indeed…
I saw one on tele once.
look like this dinetta?
pain master said:
look like this dinetta?
Yes, but the head is dark in that photo…the wing markings are about right…
Dinetta said:
pain master said:
look like this dinetta?
Yes, but the head is dark in that photo…the wing markings are about right…
he can certainly be lighter in colour.
pain master said:
There have been a few additions…including this:
looks like a painting – incredible nature.
pepe said:
pain master said:
There have been a few additions…including this:
looks like a painting – incredible nature.
merci pepe, these guys are fantastic! They aerial display is awesome, and the many colours of their plumage is striking when in flight against the sunlight up here. I really want to try and capture one in flight.
pain master said:
pepe said:
pain master said:
There have been a few additions…including this:
looks like a painting – incredible nature.
merci pepe, these guys are fantastic! They aerial display is awesome, and the many colours of their plumage is striking when in flight against the sunlight up here. I really want to try and capture one in flight.
geez the whole collection is good this time. i was going to sling off at the pigeon but that’s got a good story….mobile hide?… phewt….with a mobile bar i hope LOL.
willy wagtail is a fantastic flyer – i saw one miss a moth today – hits brakes – does a 360 and sweeps it up – all in the space of 3 metres of moth flight.
pain master said:
There have been a few additions…including this:
Congratulations on getting that shot!
pepe said:
pain master said:
pepe said:looks like a painting – incredible nature.
merci pepe, these guys are fantastic! They aerial display is awesome, and the many colours of their plumage is striking when in flight against the sunlight up here. I really want to try and capture one in flight.
geez the whole collection is good this time. i was going to sling off at the pigeon but that’s got a good story….mobile hide?… phewt….with a mobile bar i hope LOL.
willy wagtail is a fantastic flyer – i saw one miss a moth today – hits brakes – does a 360 and sweeps it up – all in the space of 3 metres of moth flight.
thanks pepe :)
pain master said:
There have been a few additions…including this:
very noice :)
pain master said:
There have been a few additions…including this:
Oh he’s just so cute……… love his colouring
There have been a few additions…Birds of Brownsville
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the friarbird and the woodswallows get the norm smith…. or am i being persuaded by the number of comments?
pepe said:
There have been a few additions…Birds of Brownsville
——————
the friarbird and the woodswallows get the norm smith…. or am i being persuaded by the number of comments?
does depend on the quality of comment sometimes… pepe, do you get to see how many times the photo has been viewed?
pain master said:
pepe said:
There have been a few additions…Birds of Brownsville
——————
the friarbird and the woodswallows get the norm smith…. or am i being persuaded by the number of comments?
does depend on the quality of comment sometimes… pepe, do you get to see how many times the photo has been viewed?
the friar bird is typical and has
26 views 17 comments i favorite and was taken on sept18 with an olympus e-3
pepe said:
pain master said:
pepe said:
There have been a few additions…Birds of Brownsville
——————
the friarbird and the woodswallows get the norm smith…. or am i being persuaded by the number of comments?
does depend on the quality of comment sometimes… pepe, do you get to see how many times the photo has been viewed?
the friar bird is typical and has
26 views 17 comments i favorite and was taken on sept18 with an olympus e-3
okay cool, I wasn’t sure what level of detail you guys see when you check it. I’m always logged on so I see some detail slightly differently.
And, you guys here are free to add comments to my flickr pages, I know roughbarked does, but I’m ignorant to any other AGFers… ooops?
pain master said:
pepe said:
pain master said:does depend on the quality of comment sometimes… pepe, do you get to see how many times the photo has been viewed?
the friar bird is typical and has
26 views 17 comments i favorite and was taken on sept18 with an olympus e-3
okay cool, I wasn’t sure what level of detail you guys see when you check it. I’m always logged on so I see some detail slightly differently.
And, you guys here are free to add comments to my flickr pages, I know roughbarked does, but I’m ignorant to any other AGFers… ooops?
I guess if numbers are anything to go by, then this fella is the favourite… 160 views to date.
pain master said:
pain master said:
pepe said:the friar bird is typical and has
26 views 17 comments i favorite and was taken on sept18 with an olympus e-3
okay cool, I wasn’t sure what level of detail you guys see when you check it. I’m always logged on so I see some detail slightly differently.
And, you guys here are free to add comments to my flickr pages, I know roughbarked does, but I’m ignorant to any other AGFers… ooops?
I guess if numbers are anything to go by, then this fella is the favourite… 160 views to date.
But over on the original PNG photo collection, that bird has been viewed 1,134 times. :D
can see why GREAT PIC
pain master said:
pain master said:
pain master said:okay cool, I wasn’t sure what level of detail you guys see when you check it. I’m always logged on so I see some detail slightly differently.
And, you guys here are free to add comments to my flickr pages, I know roughbarked does, but I’m ignorant to any other AGFers… ooops?
I guess if numbers are anything to go by, then this fella is the favourite… 160 views to date.
But over on the original PNG photo collection, that bird has been viewed 1,134 times. :D
Yep.. lots of views not all people comment which isn’t all that bad, imagine sifting through 1,134 replies on each photo!
pain master said:
pain master said:I guess if numbers are anything to go by, then this fella is the favourite… 160 views to date.
But over on the original PNG photo collection, that bird has been viewed 1,134 times. :D
he is pretty :)
Thee said:
can see why GREAT PIC
Thanks Thee, I do find myself returning to look at this photo time and time again. I don’t think I could go back to the same spot and get as good a shot. I guess sometimes it all falls into place?
roughbarked said:
pain master said:
pain master said:I guess if numbers are anything to go by, then this fella is the favourite… 160 views to date.
But over on the original PNG photo collection, that bird has been viewed 1,134 times. :D
Yep.. lots of views not all people comment which isn’t all that bad, imagine sifting through 1,134 replies on each photo!
I hear you Roughy, although I have visited flickr sites in the past where there have been hundreds and hundreds of comments, and so many of them are the garbage “I present you with this shiny star award” kinda crap…. There are flickr sites I have seen where people ask not to be added to a group, or presented with an award.
pain master said:
I hear you Roughy, although I have visited flickr sites in the past where there have been hundreds and hundreds of comments, and so many of them are the garbage “I present you with this shiny star award” kinda crap…. There are flickr sites I have seen where people ask not to be added to a group, or presented with an award.
There are flickr sites I have seen where people ask not to be added to a group, or presented with an award…
;)
you have read my profile then ;)roughbarked said:
pain master said:I hear you Roughy, although I have visited flickr sites in the past where there have been hundreds and hundreds of comments, and so many of them are the garbage “I present you with this shiny star award” kinda crap…. There are flickr sites I have seen where people ask not to be added to a group, or presented with an award.
There are flickr sites I have seen where people ask not to be added to a group, or presented with an award…
;)
you have read my profile then ;)
you’re not alone either…
pain master said:
roughbarked said:
pain master said:I hear you Roughy, although I have visited flickr sites in the past where there have been hundreds and hundreds of comments, and so many of them are the garbage “I present you with this shiny star award” kinda crap…. There are flickr sites I have seen where people ask not to be added to a group, or presented with an award.
There are flickr sites I have seen where people ask not to be added to a group, or presented with an award…
;)
you have read my profile then ;)you’re not alone either…
no, I’m not alone .. in that.. ;)
I was in the middle of working on my profile when I noticed someone adding a photo religio-trilogic to a trio of mushrooms I had posted.. and by the time I had finished updating my profile.. the image and comment had disappeared..bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Got a new shot of the Golden Bowerbird….
oh, lovely :)
thank you, and thanks to the bird. He’s quite the character.
pain master said:
Got a new shot of a sleepy Corella.
Love the lines on his eye lid.
pain master said:
Got a new shot of a sleepy Corella.
Ohhh nice, I feel a bit like that today as well :)
Lucky1 said:
pain master said:
Got a new shot of a sleepy Corella.
Love the lines on his eye lid.
I got them lines too lmao
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Got a new shot of a sleepy Corella.
sweet :)
great – putting me to sleep.
pain master said:
A green parrot
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Well you said you were going where it was very wet and you were right by the look of the fotos. There were some beauties amongst them. Good story about the falcon. I couldn’t pick a favourite but did like the one all comments referred to as a painting.
By the way. Our local common Koel was calling in the dark tonight. The male bird I mean. Is that common do you know? Don’t think I’ve ever heard one at night before.
I saw my first azure kingfisher for the year .. in my backyard yesterday. Many birds arrive in spring and depart for the winter, this is one.
pomolo said:
By the way. Our local common Koel was calling in the dark tonight. The male bird I mean. Is that common do you know? Don’t think I’ve ever heard one at night before.
He was at it again at 3:30am this morning too. Such a loud, clear, haunting sound in the dead quiet darkness.
pomolo said:
pomolo said:
By the way. Our local common Koel was calling in the dark tonight. The male bird I mean. Is that common do you know? Don’t think I’ve ever heard one at night before.
He was at it again at 3:30am this morning too. Such a loud, clear, haunting sound in the dead quiet darkness.
many birds sing at night in the warmer times of the year.
roughbarked said:
pomolo said:
pomolo said:
By the way. Our local common Koel was calling in the dark tonight. The male bird I mean. Is that common do you know? Don’t think I’ve ever heard one at night before.
He was at it again at 3:30am this morning too. Such a loud, clear, haunting sound in the dead quiet darkness.
many birds sing at night in the warmer times of the year.
I often hear plovers, wag tails, owls but this sound is eerie at night. Don’t get me wrong I love it.
pain master said:
A green parrot
Head here for more…. Birds of Brownsville
jabiru and brolgas at cape york.
good use of the telephoto i presume.
thanks PM – always a joy to view the outback thru your lens.
roughbarked said:
pomolo said:
pomolo said:
By the way. Our local common Koel was calling in the dark tonight. The male bird I mean. Is that common do you know? Don’t think I’ve ever heard one at night before.
He was at it again at 3:30am this morning too. Such a loud, clear, haunting sound in the dead quiet darkness.
many birds sing at night in the warmer times of the year.
in the very dawning of the day the birdsong here is loud and confused with a multitude of songs. mind you the bluddy roosters punctuate the noise with their prehistoric screeching.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
A green parrot
Head here for more…. Birds of Brownsville
Well you said you were going where it was very wet and you were right by the look of the fotos. There were some beauties amongst them. Good story about the falcon. I couldn’t pick a favourite but did like the one all comments referred to as a painting.
Thanks Pom, the Red Winged Parrot was actually in a dry part of the country and few months back…. only just re-visited the shot.
pomolo said:
By the way. Our local common Koel was calling in the dark tonight. The male bird I mean. Is that common do you know? Don’t think I’ve ever heard one at night before.
Oh yeah, any skerrick of light will set them off, worse then Male Gallus gallus domesticus.
roughbarked said:
I saw my first azure kingfisher for the year .. in my backyard yesterday. Many birds arrive in spring and depart for the winter, this is one.
Azures are a lovely bird, so quick and so hard to get a photo of. I’ve been off looking for Buff Breasted Kingfishers, they are back from their winter in PNG, but as they are not feeling randy just yet, they are high up in the trees and elusive.
roughbarked said:
pomolo said:
pomolo said:
By the way. Our local common Koel was calling in the dark tonight. The male bird I mean. Is that common do you know? Don’t think I’ve ever heard one at night before.
He was at it again at 3:30am this morning too. Such a loud, clear, haunting sound in the dead quiet darkness.
many birds sing at night in the warmer times of the year.
many birds like the sound of their own voice.
pomolo said:
roughbarked said:
pomolo said:He was at it again at 3:30am this morning too. Such a loud, clear, haunting sound in the dead quiet darkness.
many birds sing at night in the warmer times of the year.
I often hear plovers, wag tails, owls but this sound is eerie at night. Don’t get me wrong I love it.
Do you get Curlews Pom?
pepe said:
pain master said:
A green parrot
Head here for more…. Birds of Brownsville
jabiru and brolgas at cape york.
good use of the telephoto i presume.
thanks PM – always a joy to view the outback thru your lens.
the telephoto has become my lens raison d’être and like this morning’s wanderings I chose not to carry anything else…. ooops?
pain master said:
pomolo said:
By the way. Our local common Koel was calling in the dark tonight. The male bird I mean. Is that common do you know? Don’t think I’ve ever heard one at night before.
Oh yeah, any skerrick of light will set them off, worse then Male Gallus gallus domesticus.
He is still calling at night. He is out there right now. D is ready to chuck something at him if he could see where to aim. lol.
pain master said:
pomolo said:
roughbarked said:many birds sing at night in the warmer times of the year.
I often hear plovers, wag tails, owls but this sound is eerie at night. Don’t get me wrong I love it.
Do you get Curlews Pom?
Haven’t heard any. Moorhens are bad enough at night thankyou.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:
By the way. Our local common Koel was calling in the dark tonight. The male bird I mean. Is that common do you know? Don’t think I’ve ever heard one at night before.
Oh yeah, any skerrick of light will set them off, worse then Male Gallus gallus domesticus.
He is still calling at night. He is out there right now. D is ready to chuck something at him if he could see where to aim. lol.
peeeee-urrrrk! peeee-urrrrk!
pomolo said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:I often hear plovers, wag tails, owls but this sound is eerie at night. Don’t get me wrong I love it.
Do you get Curlews Pom?
Haven’t heard any. Moorhens are bad enough at night thankyou.
On my recent excursions, I heard the Orange Footed Scrubfowl for the first time, what a racket they make!
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:Oh yeah, any skerrick of light will set them off, worse then Male Gallus gallus domesticus.
He is still calling at night. He is out there right now. D is ready to chuck something at him if he could see where to aim. lol.
peeeee-urrrrk! peeee-urrrrk!
Bird sounds into words is not easy to do. I’ve tried to work out how the storm birds call would be written and I guess peeeee-urrrk isn’t bad.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:He is still calling at night. He is out there right now. D is ready to chuck something at him if he could see where to aim. lol.
peeeee-urrrrk! peeee-urrrrk!
Bird sounds into words is not easy to do. I’ve tried to work out how the storm birds call would be written and I guess peeeee-urrrk isn’t bad.
I often read my field guide and think “Seriously, does the author really believe that bird sounds like that!!!” But peeee-urrrk befits the Koel I reckon.
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:peeeee-urrrrk! peeee-urrrrk!
Bird sounds into words is not easy to do. I’ve tried to work out how the storm birds call would be written and I guess peeeee-urrrk isn’t bad.
I often read my field guide and think “Seriously, does the author really believe that bird sounds like that!!!” But peeee-urrrk befits the Koel I reckon.
Egg-zachery as you know who would say.
pain master said:
pepe said:
pain master said:
A green parrot
Head here for more…. Birds of Brownsville
jabiru and brolgas at cape york.
good use of the telephoto i presume.
thanks PM – always a joy to view the outback thru your lens.
the telephoto has become my lens raison d’être and like this morning’s wanderings I chose not to carry anything else…. ooops?
bien choisi
pomolo said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:He is still calling at night. He is out there right now. D is ready to chuck something at him if he could see where to aim. lol.
peeeee-urrrrk! peeee-urrrrk!
Bird sounds into words is not easy to do. I’ve tried to work out how the storm birds call would be written and I guess peeeee-urrrk isn’t bad.
It always sounds, to me, like he’s actually saying STORM in a drawn out way.
bubba louie said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:peeeee-urrrrk! peeee-urrrrk!
Bird sounds into words is not easy to do. I’ve tried to work out how the storm birds call would be written and I guess peeeee-urrrk isn’t bad.
It always sounds, to me, like he’s actually saying STORM in a drawn out way.
what sorta like a Storrr-erm?
speaking of which, the cicadas and frogs are quite noisy today and the Mock Orange is in bloom… perhaps rain this way comes?
pain master said:
bubba louie said:
pomolo said:Bird sounds into words is not easy to do. I’ve tried to work out how the storm birds call would be written and I guess peeeee-urrrk isn’t bad.
It always sounds, to me, like he’s actually saying STORM in a drawn out way.
what sorta like a Storrr-erm?
speaking of which, the cicadas and frogs are quite noisy today and the Mock Orange is in bloom… perhaps rain this way comes?
I don’t really hear the ER bit. It me it’s more OR.
pain master said:
bubba louie said:
pomolo said:Bird sounds into words is not easy to do. I’ve tried to work out how the storm birds call would be written and I guess peeeee-urrrk isn’t bad.
It always sounds, to me, like he’s actually saying STORM in a drawn out way.
what sorta like a Storrr-erm?
speaking of which, the cicadas and frogs are quite noisy today and the Mock Orange is in bloom… perhaps rain this way comes?
If the ants movement is any indication we are in for a flood or something akin.
dusky honeyeater has a most unlikely curved, pointed beak?
pepe said:
dusky honeyeater has a most unlikely curved, pointed beak?
designed nicely for getting right into those Grevillea blossoms….
pain master said:
pepe said:
dusky honeyeater has a most unlikely curved, pointed beak?
designed nicely for getting right into those Grevillea blossoms….
na – it’s a parrot – and Bob and his mates are all deceived.
pepe said:
pain master said:
pepe said:
dusky honeyeater has a most unlikely curved, pointed beak?
designed nicely for getting right into those Grevillea blossoms….
na – it’s a parrot – and Bob and his mates are all deceived.
fair call pepe, but at around 11cms its a teeny tiny parrot!
pain master said:
pepe said:
pain master said:designed nicely for getting right into those Grevillea blossoms….
na – it’s a parrot – and Bob and his mates are all deceived.
fair call pepe, but at around 11cms its a teeny tiny parrot!
oh – bit of a small parrot ain’t it?
pepe said:
pain master said:
pepe said:na – it’s a parrot – and Bob and his mates are all deceived.
fair call pepe, but at around 11cms its a teeny tiny parrot!
oh – bit of a small parrot ain’t it?
itsa wee parrot indeed, not like that Sirocco guy in Niu Zeelund.
pain master said:
pepe said:
pain master said:fair call pepe, but at around 11cms its a teeny tiny parrot!
oh – bit of a small parrot ain’t it?
itsa wee parrot indeed, not like that Sirocco guy in Niu Zeelund.
oh gawd – nu zeelonders are very hospitable aren’t they?
pain master said:
pepe said:
pain master said:fair call pepe, but at around 11cms its a teeny tiny parrot!
oh – bit of a small parrot ain’t it?
itsa wee parrot indeed, not like that Sirocco guy in Niu Zeelund.
And wasn’t he a doozey! Imagine have that sitting on your arm for a while. Solid bugger he was
AnneS said:
pain master said:
pepe said:oh – bit of a small parrot ain’t it?
itsa wee parrot indeed, not like that Sirocco guy in Niu Zeelund.
And wasn’t he a doozey! Imagine have that sitting on your arm for a while. Solid bugger he was
I loved how his expression changed so much when he was “doing his thing” on the guy’s head. LOL
bubba louie said:
AnneS said:
pain master said:itsa wee parrot indeed, not like that Sirocco guy in Niu Zeelund.
And wasn’t he a doozey! Imagine have that sitting on your arm for a while. Solid bugger he was
I loved how his expression changed so much when he was “doing his thing” on the guy’s head. LOL
yes. lol
AnneS said:
bubba louie said:
AnneS said:And wasn’t he a doozey! Imagine have that sitting on your arm for a while. Solid bugger he was
I loved how his expression changed so much when he was “doing his thing” on the guy’s head. LOL
yes. lol
the guys at work all reckon’ the Pheasant Coucal is about to mount the back of my head…. the bird was last seen inside the workshop on Friday, and it won’t be long before it finds my office!
bubba louie said:
AnneS said:
pain master said:itsa wee parrot indeed, not like that Sirocco guy in Niu Zeelund.
And wasn’t he a doozey! Imagine have that sitting on your arm for a while. Solid bugger he was
I loved how his expression changed so much when he was “doing his thing” on the guy’s head. LOL
Mark’s expression changed too. LOL.
pain master said:
A big white pigeon.
Head here for more…. Birds of Brownsville
The egret got my vote in the previous lot. Not because of the bird but just loved the shot. The pigeon in the second lot because I like the look of the bird and the shot.
pain master said:
AnneS said:
bubba louie said:I loved how his expression changed so much when he was “doing his thing” on the guy’s head. LOL
yes. lol
the guys at work all reckon’ the Pheasant Coucal is about to mount the back of my head…. the bird was last seen inside the workshop on Friday, and it won’t be long before it finds my office!
The whistling kite wasn’t far of landing on your head either.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
AnneS said:yes. lol
the guys at work all reckon’ the Pheasant Coucal is about to mount the back of my head…. the bird was last seen inside the workshop on Friday, and it won’t be long before it finds my office!
The whistling kite wasn’t far of landing on your head either.
they are big buggas when they get down to ground level!
pomolo said:
pain master said:
A big white pigeon.
Head here for more…. Birds of Brownsville
The egret got my vote in the previous lot. Not because of the bird but just loved the shot. The pigeon in the second lot because I like the look of the bird and the shot.
thanks Pom :)
pain master said:
Happy with this one :)
noice. funny how they have eyes on the back of their heads…
pain master said:
Happy with this one :)
They are so cute. Was that taken at home? I would love to have them at my place.
pain master said:
Happy with this one :)
On second thoughts I know they (owls) weren’t at your place. Pays to read the text. A flock of crimson finches must be a sight to see.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Happy with this one :)
They are so cute. Was that taken at home? I would love to have them at my place.
nope, no owls at our place yet… we keep looking though. These guys are regular at the Palmetum Bot Gardens, one of the reasons I am often seen wandering around those particular gardens.
pomolo said:
On second thoughts I know they (owls) weren’t at your place. Pays to read the text. A flock of crimson finches must be a sight to see.
Aye they are, there were all sorts of guys and gals and younglins all in different stages of colouration. I would say maybe 20 – 30 in the group….
pain master said:
Happy with this one :)
great pics.
hiding out in concrete pipes must get the locals talking about LOL.
pepe said:
pain master said:
Happy with this one :)
great pics.
hiding out in concrete pipes must get the locals talking about LOL.
its a legit bird-hide, I have even met an elderly Italian bloke who built it. He reckons it will withstand a Cat 5 Cyclone!
pain master said:
pepe said:
pain master said:
Happy with this one :)
Birds of Brownsvillegreat pics. hiding out in concrete pipes must get the locals talking about LOL.
its a legit bird-hide, I have even met an elderly Italian bloke who built it. He reckons it will withstand a Cat 5 Cyclone!
oh ? – hiding out with old italian blokes is not much better LOL
- but i’m training to be an italian gardener – so – did he give you any tips on gardening in a cat5?
pepe said:
pain master said:
pepe said:great pics. hiding out in concrete pipes must get the locals talking about LOL.
its a legit bird-hide, I have even met an elderly Italian bloke who built it. He reckons it will withstand a Cat 5 Cyclone!
oh ? – hiding out with old italian blokes is not much better LOL
- but i’m training to be an italian gardener – so – did he give you any tips on gardening in a cat5?
he did… he said “maka sure all da tomatoes are well staked.”
bump
PM.. I saw a little bird yesterday and it scurried off before Yeehah and hubby could see it, but I’m wondering what it is. It looked very much like a willy wag-tail. The high straight tail ect. but it had bright blue bands around it’s middle. Maybe a flash of white on it..
It was beautiful.
Happy Potter said:
PM.. I saw a little bird yesterday and it scurried off before Yeehah and hubby could see it, but I’m wondering what it is. It looked very much like a willy wag-tail. The high straight tail ect. but it had bright blue bands around it’s middle. Maybe a flash of white on it..
It was beautiful.
not 100% sure, but the following comes to mind… Grey fantails look heaps like Willys but have one band across the chest. More grey/black then blue. Double Barred Finch have two bands… or White Wagtails have one band, but none of these are blue…
No idea really. :( Would love to have seen it!
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
PM.. I saw a little bird yesterday and it scurried off before Yeehah and hubby could see it, but I’m wondering what it is. It looked very much like a willy wag-tail. The high straight tail ect. but it had bright blue bands around it’s middle. Maybe a flash of white on it..
It was beautiful.not 100% sure, but the following comes to mind… Grey fantails look heaps like Willys but have one band across the chest. More grey/black then blue. Double Barred Finch have two bands… or White Wagtails have one band, but none of these are blue…
No idea really. :( Would love to have seen it!
I will get a photo if it’s the last thing I do. I know what I saw and it was def’ blue on it, but not like any you named. I googled.
Ok the little willy wag-tail like bird I saw was Male Splendid Fairy Wren. I emailed the Werribee Park people.
It’s exactly like the little blue bird photo on this page. Gorgeous!
http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/yourphotos/comp06/
Happy Potter said:
Ok the little willy wag-tail like bird I saw was Male Splendid Fairy Wren. I emailed the Werribee Park people.
It’s exactly like the little blue bird photo on this page. Gorgeous!
http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/yourphotos/comp06/
I was wondering if it were that, but they are much smaller than Willy Wag Tails so I wasn’t sure.
bluegreen said:
Happy Potter said:
Ok the little willy wag-tail like bird I saw was Male Splendid Fairy Wren. I emailed the Werribee Park people.
It’s exactly like the little blue bird photo on this page. Gorgeous!
http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/yourphotos/comp06/
I was wondering if it were that, but they are much smaller than Willy Wag Tails so I wasn’t sure.
I thought of the Superb Fairy Wren, which I have seen about, but this one’s bluer. Splendid indeed!
It’s PM’s fault. He’s turning me into a birdwatcher, lol
bluegreen said:
Happy Potter said:
Ok the little willy wag-tail like bird I saw was Male Splendid Fairy Wren. I emailed the Werribee Park people.
It’s exactly like the little blue bird photo on this page. Gorgeous!
http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/yourphotos/comp06/
I was wondering if it were that, but they are much smaller than Willy Wag Tails so I wasn’t sure.
I thought it might have been a Superb Blue wren.
Happy Potter said:
Ok the little willy wag-tail like bird I saw was Male Splendid Fairy Wren. I emailed the Werribee Park people.
It’s exactly like the little blue bird photo on this page. Gorgeous!
http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/yourphotos/comp06/
Ahh, we get those in the south west of WA :)
I didn’t think to suggest it because I didn’t realise it lived over that way too!
Happy Potter said:
Ok the little willy wag-tail like bird I saw was Male Splendid Fairy Wren. I emailed the Werribee Park people.
It’s exactly like the little blue bird photo on this page. Gorgeous!
http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/yourphotos/comp06/
I was actually going to suggest a wren but I thought you would have seen them before.
Happy Potter said:
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
PM.. I saw a little bird yesterday and it scurried off before Yeehah and hubby could see it, but I’m wondering what it is. It looked very much like a willy wag-tail. The high straight tail ect. but it had bright blue bands around it’s middle. Maybe a flash of white on it..
It was beautiful.not 100% sure, but the following comes to mind… Grey fantails look heaps like Willys but have one band across the chest. More grey/black then blue. Double Barred Finch have two bands… or White Wagtails have one band, but none of these are blue…
No idea really. :( Would love to have seen it!
I will get a photo if it’s the last thing I do. I know what I saw and it was def’ blue on it, but not like any you named. I googled.
even an ordinary photo is a good start to work on…. get ya camera out!
Happy Potter said:
Ok the little willy wag-tail like bird I saw was Male Splendid Fairy Wren. I emailed the Werribee Park people.
It’s exactly like the little blue bird photo on this page. Gorgeous!
http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/yourphotos/comp06/
I was gonna suggest Fairy-wren but I figured you knew what those guys looked like…
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
Ok the little willy wag-tail like bird I saw was Male Splendid Fairy Wren. I emailed the Werribee Park people.
It’s exactly like the little blue bird photo on this page. Gorgeous!
http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/yourphotos/comp06/
I was gonna suggest Fairy-wren but I figured you knew what those guys looked like…
I did but the colour threw me. There’s a big difference in colour between ‘superb’ and ‘splendid’!
Ohhh ohhh ohh! yet another Yasi survivor was spotted in my Calliandra this afternoon. I have never seen Frogmouths in my garden before, so I hope this guy likes the frogs and ‘hoppers here!
pain master said:
Birds of BrownsvilleOhhh ohhh ohh! yet another Yasi survivor was spotted in my Calliandra this afternoon. I have never seen Frogmouths in my garden before, so I hope this guy likes the frogs and ‘hoppers here!
wonder where they hide while the wind is up?
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Birds of BrownsvilleOhhh ohhh ohh! yet another Yasi survivor was spotted in my Calliandra this afternoon. I have never seen Frogmouths in my garden before, so I hope this guy likes the frogs and ‘hoppers here!
wonder where they hide while the wind is up?
caves… underground…
pain master said:
Birds of BrownsvilleOhhh ohhh ohh! yet another Yasi survivor was spotted in my Calliandra this afternoon. I have never seen Frogmouths in my garden before, so I hope this guy likes the frogs and ‘hoppers here!
Awww, he’s (she’s?) so cute! Wonder how far from home s/he is.
hortfurball said:
pain master said:
Birds of BrownsvilleOhhh ohhh ohh! yet another Yasi survivor was spotted in my Calliandra this afternoon. I have never seen Frogmouths in my garden before, so I hope this guy likes the frogs and ‘hoppers here!
Awww, he’s (she’s?) so cute! Wonder how far from home s/he is.
55metres give or take… I’m pretty sure the jungle which once existed on the neighbours block was home to many nocturnal birds. Now he has no leaves, they feel a little exposed?
Not BoB but BoP.
We have seen the Whip Birds at last. They seem to be here to stay. They are spending lots of time wandering around our grounds where the trees are the thickest. Still not easy to see but now and again you get them in the sunlight on the ground. Best sighting so far has been just outside the computer room under the cycas. They don’t sit still much so we have to be quick. Their call goes on constantly. So strange to hear it just outside my window.
Other feathered inhabitants nesting here are a second sitting of Crested Pigeons. White headed pigeons also have a nest. We have a flock of about 30 Galahas that choose one of our gums to roost in every night. We love to watch their antics and call them the “kids” because we expect them to fly home as late as they possibly can before dark. We have a single pair of crows that have stayed in the area for summer. All the rest took off as they do each summer.
We still have Butcher Birds, Willys, Maggies, Water Hens, Wood Ducks, Black Ducks, Plovers, Storm Birds, Channel Billed and of course Miners. It’s strange that the Miners aren’t chasing the Whip Birds away. They don’t let anything new stay here long.
The Quacking Frog is no more but there are 7 Green Tree Frogs that hang out in the garden shed all day in the most frightful heat. Each evening you can hear each of them go “plop” as they land on the pavers to go look for dinner.
I must try to get a life.
pomolo said:
Not BoB but BoP.We have seen the Whip Birds at last. They seem to be here to stay. They are spending lots of time wandering around our grounds where the trees are the thickest. Still not easy to see but now and again you get them in the sunlight on the ground. Best sighting so far has been just outside the computer room under the cycas. They don’t sit still much so we have to be quick. Their call goes on constantly. So strange to hear it just outside my window.
Other feathered inhabitants nesting here are a second sitting of Crested Pigeons. White headed pigeons also have a nest. We have a flock of about 30 Galahas that choose one of our gums to roost in every night. We love to watch their antics and call them the “kids” because we expect them to fly home as late as they possibly can before dark. We have a single pair of crows that have stayed in the area for summer. All the rest took off as they do each summer.
We still have Butcher Birds, Willys, Maggies, Water Hens, Wood Ducks, Black Ducks, Plovers, Storm Birds, Channel Billed and of course Miners. It’s strange that the Miners aren’t chasing the Whip Birds away. They don’t let anything new stay here long.
The Quacking Frog is no more but there are 7 Green Tree Frogs that hang out in the garden shed all day in the most frightful heat. Each evening you can hear each of them go “plop” as they land on the pavers to go look for dinner.
I must try to get a life.
All that wildlife, you have a lovely life!
It’s a bit hot for a “life” at the moment, isn’t it?
Dinetta said:
pomolo said:
Not BoB but BoP.We have seen the Whip Birds at last. They seem to be here to stay. They are spending lots of time wandering around our grounds where the trees are the thickest. Still not easy to see but now and again you get them in the sunlight on the ground. Best sighting so far has been just outside the computer room under the cycas. They don’t sit still much so we have to be quick. Their call goes on constantly. So strange to hear it just outside my window.
Other feathered inhabitants nesting here are a second sitting of Crested Pigeons. White headed pigeons also have a nest. We have a flock of about 30 Galahas that choose one of our gums to roost in every night. We love to watch their antics and call them the “kids” because we expect them to fly home as late as they possibly can before dark. We have a single pair of crows that have stayed in the area for summer. All the rest took off as they do each summer.
We still have Butcher Birds, Willys, Maggies, Water Hens, Wood Ducks, Black Ducks, Plovers, Storm Birds, Channel Billed and of course Miners. It’s strange that the Miners aren’t chasing the Whip Birds away. They don’t let anything new stay here long.
The Quacking Frog is no more but there are 7 Green Tree Frogs that hang out in the garden shed all day in the most frightful heat. Each evening you can hear each of them go “plop” as they land on the pavers to go look for dinner.
I must try to get a life.
All that wildlife, you have a lovely life!
It’s a bit hot for a “life” at the moment, isn’t it?
Which is why I am inside and have time to type that last couple of paragraphs.
Dinetta said:
All that wildlife, you have a lovely life!
what I was thinking :)
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
…a money shot…
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
what an absolutely awesome shot! You must be stoked that all these birds see your place as a safe haven.
Dinetta said:
…a money shot…
yeah. I can see that on a card, or a stamp, or a poster.
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
unreal barking owl – and the way he’s looking at ya !
the osprey looked like it had just been in a cyclone.
bluegreen said:
Dinetta said:…a money shot…
yeah. I can see that on a card, or a stamp, or a poster.
How about just hanging on the wall, framed?
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
What a gorgeous photo! So clear. You are just too clever pm
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
what an absolutely awesome shot! You must be stoked that all these birds see your place as a safe haven.
I am BG although, you know each time a gorgeous bird like this appears, I become less inclined to get a puppy dog, which I would really want to do one day!
pepe said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
unreal barking owl – and the way he’s looking at ya !
the osprey looked like it had just been in a cyclone.
Ospreys are a scruffy bunch, but that shot was pre-Yasi up in Cairns on my last work trip that way…
AnneS said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
What a gorgeous photo! So clear. You are just too clever pm
nah the camera is the smart thing… I just point it and press the button thingo.
pain master said:
AnneS said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
What a gorgeous photo! So clear. You are just too clever pm
nah the camera is the smart thing… I just point it and press the button thingo.
lol.
pain master said:
bluegreen said:what an absolutely awesome shot! You must be stoked that all these birds see your place as a safe haven.
I am BG although, you know each time a gorgeous bird like this appears, I become less inclined to get a puppy dog, which I would really want to do one day!
go the birds! go the birds!
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
bluegreen said:what an absolutely awesome shot! You must be stoked that all these birds see your place as a safe haven.
I am BG although, you know each time a gorgeous bird like this appears, I become less inclined to get a puppy dog, which I would really want to do one day!
go the birds! go the birds!
what about a little dog, and Owl like this might be more inclined to stay if there’s a little morsel to be tempted by?
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
What a stunner! He has his eyes on you PM and aren’t they penetrating eyes too?
pain master said:
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
what an absolutely awesome shot! You must be stoked that all these birds see your place as a safe haven.
I am BG although, you know each time a gorgeous bird like this appears, I become less inclined to get a puppy dog, which I would really want to do one day!
It is a dilemma. We still have trouble controling ZeeZee when any other bird or animals are within cooee of our yard. It’s partly jealousy because she sees us taking an interest in something other than her. Now we try to use sign language, head nods, winking etc. so she doesn’t get suspicious. It’s all quite ridiculous in fact.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
What a stunner! He has his eyes on you PM and aren’t they penetrating eyes too?
he was certainly keeping an eye on anything that moved… I hoped he got some rest after the honeyeaters buggered off!
pain master said:
AnneS said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
What a gorgeous photo! So clear. You are just too clever pm
nah the camera is the smart thing… I just point it and press the button thingo.
It doesn’t do that for me when I just press the thingo.
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
Stunning!
pain master said:
bluegreen said:
pain master said:I am BG although, you know each time a gorgeous bird like this appears, I become less inclined to get a puppy dog, which I would really want to do one day!
go the birds! go the birds!
what about a little dog, and Owl like this might be more inclined to stay if there’s a little morsel to be tempted by?
I was going to suggest a calm adult dog from the pound :D
pain master said:
bluegreen said:
pain master said:I am BG although, you know each time a gorgeous bird like this appears, I become less inclined to get a puppy dog, which I would really want to do one day!
go the birds! go the birds!
what about a little dog, and Owl like this might be more inclined to stay if there’s a little morsel to be tempted by?
I’ve seen just the one. :)
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/photo.php?fbid=1784169600604&set=o.121209994618076
bon008 said:
pain master said:
bluegreen said:go the birds! go the birds!
what about a little dog, and Owl like this might be more inclined to stay if there’s a little morsel to be tempted by?
I was going to suggest a calm adult dog from the pound :D
Perfect. The one I posted is an adult, pound rescue, little, and cute as a button. You’ll only see him if you’re a FB member though.
bon008 said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
Stunning!
Thanks bon :)
bubba louie said:
bon008 said:
pain master said:what about a little dog, and Owl like this might be more inclined to stay if there’s a little morsel to be tempted by?
I was going to suggest a calm adult dog from the pound :D
Perfect. The one I posted is an adult, pound rescue, little, and cute as a button. You’ll only see him if you’re a FB member though.
That is a cute dog…
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
good news, the Owl is back this morning. Hopefully the Honeyeaters give him some rest?
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
what an absolutely awesome shot! You must be stoked that all these birds see your place as a safe haven.
I’m sharing your link/s with my workmate so she can forward to her photography-nut daughter.
I’m not “into” photography but WOW this photo is just stunning!
Dinetta said:
bluegreen said:
Dinetta said:…a money shot…
yeah. I can see that on a card, or a stamp, or a poster.
How about just hanging on the wall, framed?
Was thinking that myself …. thinking where I’d hang it so it didn’t spook me if I got up in the middle of the night and had to wander the house in the dark …
pain master said:
nah the camera is the smart thing… I just point it and press the button thingo.
Pfft!!!
pain master said:
bubba louie said:
bon008 said:I was going to suggest a calm adult dog from the pound :D
Perfect. The one I posted is an adult, pound rescue, little, and cute as a button. You’ll only see him if you’re a FB member though.
That is a cute dog…
Isn’t he just. If I could have a dog I’d be seriously tempted. Love those ears.
Yeehah said:
Dinetta said:
bluegreen said:yeah. I can see that on a card, or a stamp, or a poster.
How about just hanging on the wall, framed?
Was thinking that myself …. thinking where I’d hang it so it didn’t spook me if I got up in the middle of the night and had to wander the house in the dark …
Maybe we should all be buying prints now before he becomes rich and famous. :)
I’ve worked out his expression:
“Dooo youuu know what has happened to my worrrld?”
Yeehah said:
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
what an absolutely awesome shot! You must be stoked that all these birds see your place as a safe haven.
I’m sharing your link/s with my workmate so she can forward to her photography-nut daughter.
I’m not “into” photography but WOW this photo is just stunning!
a little secret yeehah… I too am not “into” photography (GF would roll her eyes at this moment)… I do not see it as an artform, but I believe in the effect that it captures a moment. I can look at my shots of PNG and be taken back to the moment it happened, the temperature, the wind, what I was feeling… this is what I like. :)
pain master said:
pain master said:
Mangolia has been host to some gorgeous new birds that have been displaced since the Cyclone, including this guy which as I type is just outside my window…. I am in bird-nerd heaven eh? Birds of Brownsville
good news, the Owl is back this morning. Hopefully the Honeyeaters give him some rest?
He knows he’s a star in Mangolia.
Yeehah said:
Dinetta said:
bluegreen said:yeah. I can see that on a card, or a stamp, or a poster.
How about just hanging on the wall, framed?
Was thinking that myself …. thinking where I’d hang it so it didn’t spook me if I got up in the middle of the night and had to wander the house in the dark …
Owl’s can be a bit like that can’t they Yeehah? They are a bit spooky.
Dinetta said:
I’ve worked out his expression:“Dooo youuu know what has happened to my worrrld?”
I think he“s saying. “I’m gonna bar this as my new branch. D’ya wanna make anything of it?”
bubba louie said:
Yeehah said:
Dinetta said:How about just hanging on the wall, framed?
Was thinking that myself …. thinking where I’d hang it so it didn’t spook me if I got up in the middle of the night and had to wander the house in the dark …
Maybe we should all be buying prints now before he becomes rich and famous. :)
I have started thinking after the Owl shot to maybe selling one or two…
pain master said:
bubba louie said:
Yeehah said:Was thinking that myself …. thinking where I’d hang it so it didn’t spook me if I got up in the middle of the night and had to wander the house in the dark …
Maybe we should all be buying prints now before he becomes rich and famous. :)
I have started thinking after the Owl shot to maybe selling one or two…
I reckon you ought to. Can you sell them through Flikr? Or perhaps RedBubble?
AnneS said:
pain master said:
bubba louie said:Maybe we should all be buying prints now before he becomes rich and famous. :)
I have started thinking after the Owl shot to maybe selling one or two…
I reckon you ought to. Can you sell them through Flikr? Or perhaps RedBubble?
I’m thinking redbubble..
pain master said:
AnneS said:
pain master said:I have started thinking after the Owl shot to maybe selling one or two…
I reckon you ought to. Can you sell them through Flikr? Or perhaps RedBubble?
I’m thinking redbubble..
I’m not sure how successful he’s been but the fellow who took the first formal photos of Bubbly Girl when she was born has his photos on redbubble. His name is Dean Symons
pain master said:
AnneS said:
pain master said:I have started thinking after the Owl shot to maybe selling one or two…
I reckon you ought to. Can you sell them through Flikr? Or perhaps RedBubble?
I’m thinking redbubble..
married daughter posts photos on redbubble and has sold a few. you don’t make millions though!
pain master said:
bubba louie said:Maybe we should all be buying prints now before he becomes rich and famous. :)
I have started thinking after the Owl shot to maybe selling one or two…
I’m sure I could plan a room around that shot. Polished floorboards, pale walls, a lounge the right shade of green …. big print of the owl in a wooden frame that coordinates with the floorboards ….
… and lots of cupboards to put all my assorted crap in so the owl is the focal point, not the mess, lol!!
Yeehah said:
pain master said:
bubba louie said:Maybe we should all be buying prints now before he becomes rich and famous. :)
I have started thinking after the Owl shot to maybe selling one or two…
I’m sure I could plan a room around that shot. Polished floorboards, pale walls, a lounge the right shade of green …. big print of the owl in a wooden frame that coordinates with the floorboards ….
… and lots of cupboards to put all my assorted crap in so the owl is the focal point, not the mess, lol!!
Sounds exactly like what our family room will be like when finished.
I too am not “into” photography (GF would roll her eyes at this moment)… I do not see it as an artform, but I believe in the effect that it captures a moment. I can look at my shots of PNG and be taken back to the moment it happened, the temperature, the wind, what I was feeling… this is what I like. :)
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pepe rolls eyes too….
if a photo captures the moment – its emotions, moods – then hey – it could be art – it probably is art – art is the imagination – as opposed to science which is the facts.
records, reminiscence, memories – emotions – history – photography is all these things and i guess the photographer is the one who states what the aims were/are.
rave, rave its lunchtime
bubba louie said:
Yeehah said:
I’m sure I could plan a room around that shot. Polished floorboards, pale walls, a lounge the right shade of green …. big print of the owl in a wooden frame that coordinates with the floorboards ….… and lots of cupboards to put all my assorted crap in so the owl is the focal point, not the mess, lol!!
Sounds exactly like what our family room will be like when finished.
You NEED an owl then!!!!!
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
AnneS said:I reckon you ought to. Can you sell them through Flikr? Or perhaps RedBubble?
I’m thinking redbubble..
married daughter posts photos on redbubble and has sold a few. you don’t make millions though!
your new guinea ones need the written explanation – book book book
your bird ones are location specific – together with your notbirds – these are a good local reference and probably should be known to the local council.
bubba louie said:
Yeehah said:
pain master said:I have started thinking after the Owl shot to maybe selling one or two…
I’m sure I could plan a room around that shot. Polished floorboards, pale walls, a lounge the right shade of green …. big print of the owl in a wooden frame that coordinates with the floorboards ….
… and lots of cupboards to put all my assorted crap in so the owl is the focal point, not the mess, lol!!
Sounds exactly like what our family room will be like when finished.
I don’t see that particular owl pic in the lounge at all. I would love to have it, just not in the lounge.
pepe said:
I too am not “into” photography (GF would roll her eyes at this moment)… I do not see it as an artform, but I believe in the effect that it captures a moment. I can look at my shots of PNG and be taken back to the moment it happened, the temperature, the wind, what I was feeling… this is what I like. :)—————————————————————
pepe rolls eyes too….
if a photo captures the moment – its emotions, moods – then hey – it could be art – it probably is art – art is the imagination – as opposed to science which is the facts.
records, reminiscence, memories – emotions – history – photography is all these things and i guess the photographer is the one who states what the aims were/are.
rave, rave its lunchtime
That’s ok Pepe. You sound as though you know what you’re talking about. We’ll never know if you do or you don’t.
D has just reported that we are the proud grandparents to some newly hatched crested pigeons.
Yeehah said:
bubba louie said:
Yeehah said:
I’m sure I could plan a room around that shot. Polished floorboards, pale walls, a lounge the right shade of green …. big print of the owl in a wooden frame that coordinates with the floorboards ….… and lots of cupboards to put all my assorted crap in so the owl is the focal point, not the mess, lol!!
Sounds exactly like what our family room will be like when finished.
You NEED an owl then!!!!!
Perhaps I do.
I’ve got a Xstiich rosella waiting to be framed and I bought a book of native flower patterns too.
pepe said:
bluegreen said:
pain master said:I’m thinking redbubble..
married daughter posts photos on redbubble and has sold a few. you don’t make millions though!
your new guinea ones need the written explanation – book book book
your bird ones are location specific – together with your notbirds – these are a good local reference and probably should be known to the local council.
There was a little shop/gallery in Bris that sold PNG artifacts and photos. I wanted to take PM there sometime but last time I went past it was gone. :(
I love the owl pic!
HP want’s an owl pic!! How much ??
pomolo said:
bubba louie said:
Yeehah said:I’m sure I could plan a room around that shot. Polished floorboards, pale walls, a lounge the right shade of green …. big print of the owl in a wooden frame that coordinates with the floorboards ….
… and lots of cupboards to put all my assorted crap in so the owl is the focal point, not the mess, lol!!
Sounds exactly like what our family room will be like when finished.
I don’t see that particular owl pic in the lounge at all. I would love to have it, just not in the lounge.
The family room downstairs isn’t exactly what I’d call a lounge. More a young blokes hang out.
pomolo said:
D has just reported that we are the proud grandparents to some newly hatched crested pigeons.
awww, can’t wait for the photos!
pomolo said:
D has just reported that we are the proud grandparents to some newly hatched crested pigeons.
Noice!
Congratulations!
bluegreen said:
pomolo said:
D has just reported that we are the proud grandparents to some newly hatched crested pigeons.
awww, can’t wait for the photos!
Did you have to say tht BG? I suppose I can try for a photo. We try to pay as little attention to the nest as possible. Considering she has nested in the archway over the steps it’s a bit difficult. Fortunately ZeeZee dog doesn’t know she and babies are there. I’ll see what I can do.
Yeehah said:
bubba louie said:
Yeehah said:
I’m sure I could plan a room around that shot. Polished floorboards, pale walls, a lounge the right shade of green …. big print of the owl in a wooden frame that coordinates with the floorboards ….… and lots of cupboards to put all my assorted crap in so the owl is the focal point, not the mess, lol!!
Sounds exactly like what our family room will be like when finished.
You NEED an owl then!!!!!
that sounds like 2 orders then.
bubba louie said:
pepe said:
bluegreen said:married daughter posts photos on redbubble and has sold a few. you don’t make millions though!
your new guinea ones need the written explanation – book book book
your bird ones are location specific – together with your notbirds – these are a good local reference and probably should be known to the local council.
There was a little shop/gallery in Bris that sold PNG artifacts and photos. I wanted to take PM there sometime but last time I went past it was gone. :(
:(
Happy Potter said:
I love the owl pic!HP want’s an owl pic!! How much ??
depends on size eh?
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
I love the owl pic!HP want’s an owl pic!! How much ??
depends on size eh?
What would be a good size? Um.. say a hallway wall…
I been meaning to ask you PM.. why don’t you fotograf flowers? I mean I know you take snaps of flowers like those beautiful water lillies, but…I wanna see more flower power!!
I bet I’m not alone ;)
Happy Potter said:
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
I love the owl pic!HP want’s an owl pic!! How much ??
depends on size eh?
What would be a good size? Um.. say a hallway wall…
will you be able to see if from a distance, or are there many rooms coming off your hallway and a smaller picture would work better?
Happy Potter said:
I been meaning to ask you PM.. why don’t you fotograf flowers? I mean I know you take snaps of flowers like those beautiful water lillies, but…I wanna see more flower power!!I bet I’m not alone ;)
when I first moved to Townsville I was in awe of the flowers that grew in the tropics… However, it is a windy place and none of the flowers sat still. So I took up fungi fotografy.
I do take fotos of flowers. sometimes.
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
pain master said:depends on size eh?
What would be a good size? Um.. say a hallway wall…
will you be able to see if from a distance, or are there many rooms coming off your hallway and a smaller picture would work better?
No, it’s a small entry hallway, with bare walls. I just love the look of the owl, it says so many things to me. Things I wish I could say.. but the owl says them so much better :)
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
I been meaning to ask you PM.. why don’t you fotograf flowers? I mean I know you take snaps of flowers like those beautiful water lillies, but…I wanna see more flower power!!I bet I’m not alone ;)
when I first moved to Townsville I was in awe of the flowers that grew in the tropics… However, it is a windy place and none of the flowers sat still. So I took up fungi fotografy.
I do take fotos of flowers. sometimes.
You can get birds to sit still
Happy Potter said:
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
I been meaning to ask you PM.. why don’t you fotograf flowers? I mean I know you take snaps of flowers like those beautiful water lillies, but…I wanna see more flower power!!I bet I’m not alone ;)
when I first moved to Townsville I was in awe of the flowers that grew in the tropics… However, it is a windy place and none of the flowers sat still. So I took up fungi fotografy.
I do take fotos of flowers. sometimes.
You can get birds to sit still
birds move in predictable ways.
but lets get back to birds….
pain master said:
but lets get back to birds….
JJ just saw this, made the lad laugh loudly!
pain master said:
but lets get back to birds….
aaaaahhh!
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
I love the owl pic!HP want’s an owl pic!! How much ??
depends on size eh?
I’ll have to wait until i decide where it would go. It’s too hard when there isn’t even any furniture in the room yet.
I could be interested in a frog too, for the bathroom.
pain master said:
but lets get back to birds….
Beautiful colour for somebodys wall.
pomolo said:
bubba louie said:
Yeehah said:I’m sure I could plan a room around that shot. Polished floorboards, pale walls, a lounge the right shade of green …. big print of the owl in a wooden frame that coordinates with the floorboards ….
… and lots of cupboards to put all my assorted crap in so the owl is the focal point, not the mess, lol!!
Sounds exactly like what our family room will be like when finished.
I don’t see that particular owl pic in the lounge at all. I would love to have it, just not in the lounge.
Above the loo with a “put the lid DOWN – someone’s watching you-hoooo” sign under it?
bubba louie said:
The family room downstairs isn’t exactly what I’d call a lounge. More a young blokes hang out.
Testosterone pit?
Happy Potter said:
pain master said:
but lets get back to birds….
Redheads rock, lol!
JJ just saw this, made the lad laugh loudly!
bubba louie said:
pain master said:
Happy Potter said:
I love the owl pic!HP want’s an owl pic!! How much ??
depends on size eh?
I’ll have to wait until i decide where it would go. It’s too hard when there isn’t even any furniture in the room yet.
I could be interested in a frog too, for the bathroom.
froggies are cool, how’s this:
or
pomolo said:
pain master said:
but lets get back to birds….
Beautiful colour for somebodys wall.
this has been printed onto canvass and hangs just near from where I am now.
Yeehah said:
pomolo said:
bubba louie said:Sounds exactly like what our family room will be like when finished.
I don’t see that particular owl pic in the lounge at all. I would love to have it, just not in the lounge.
Above the loo with a “put the lid DOWN – someone’s watching you-hoooo” sign under it?
watch out! Yeehah has been possessed by the evil mind of Paris Hilton and friends!!! We don’t live in Caravans here yeehah!
Yeehah said:
bubba louie said:The family room downstairs isn’t exactly what I’d call a lounge. More a young blokes hang out.
Testosterone pit?
quoth Hilton.
Yeehah said:
Happy Potter said:
pain master said:
but lets get back to birds….
Redheads rock, lol!
JJ just saw this, made the lad laugh loudly!
They don’t get any redder then this Paris!
pain master said:
froggies are cool, how’s this:
talking of frogs. The nightly visitors outside my kitchen window have increased from one to two, and briefly tonight a third much smaller one. I am pretty sure they are Peron’s Tree Frogs
It is fun watching them catch the moths attracted to the window because of the light inside.
pain master said:
bubba louie said:
pain master said:depends on size eh?
I’ll have to wait until i decide where it would go. It’s too hard when there isn’t even any furniture in the room yet.
I could be interested in a frog too, for the bathroom.
froggies are cool, how’s this:
or
Eeeeek Toad.
it’s a toss up between 2 or 3. I’ll think about it. Definately interested though.
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
but lets get back to birds….
Beautiful colour for somebodys wall.
this has been printed onto canvass and hangs just near from where I am now.
I remember now.
I have been picturing your owl pic on SIL’s office wall. He works from home and needs something to brighten up the room. He has a tank of tropical fish on his desk and a Galaleo Thermometer (I have had to give him one every Christmas for 3 years because he has broken the first 2.) Now for the walls. The owl is perfect in this case.
bluegreen said:
pain master said:froggies are cool, how’s this:
talking of frogs. The nightly visitors outside my kitchen window have increased from one to two, and briefly tonight a third much smaller one. I am pretty sure they are Peron’s Tree Frogs
It is fun watching them catch the moths attracted to the window because of the light inside.
It is!
I’d be pleased to have a Supurb Fruit Dove in my yard too.
pomolo said:
I’d be pleased to have a Supurb Fruit Dove in my yard too.
he is a cute little guy…
bubba louie said:
pain master said:
bubba louie said:I’ll have to wait until i decide where it would go. It’s too hard when there isn’t even any furniture in the room yet.
I could be interested in a frog too, for the bathroom.
froggies are cool, how’s this:
or
Eeeeek Toad.
it’s a toss up between 2 or 3. I’ll think about it. Definately interested though.
My mother has one phobia … frogs … I don’t, and on occasion I have been known to bring to her attention our disparate attitudes to live amphibians ;)
Yeehah said:
bubba louie said:
pain master said:froggies are cool, how’s this:
or
Eeeeek Toad.
it’s a toss up between 2 or 3. I’ll think about it. Definately interested though.
My mother has one phobia … frogs … I don’t, and on occasion I have been known to bring to her attention our disparate attitudes to live amphibians ;)
My Mum was really phobic about them too. It was strange because she wasn’t scared of them as a kid. They used to catch them in an old water tank and one day her escape route was cut off by a big red bellied black, who was probably hunting frogs as well, and she had to jump off the tank stand from quite a height. It gave her nightmares about frogs, not snakes, and she was scared of them from then on.
Little Corella. Not as boisterous as a Cocky!
pain master said:
Little Corella. Not as boisterous as a Cocky!
I like :)
pain master said:
Little Corella. Not as boisterous as a Cocky!
Geez, that’s a beauty…conventionally speaking, but still good-looking…
Dinetta said:
pain master said:
Little Corella. Not as boisterous as a Cocky!
Geez, that’s a beauty…conventionally speaking, but still good-looking…
thank you D and BG :)
pain master said:
Dinetta said:
pain master said:
Little Corella. Not as boisterous as a Cocky!
Geez, that’s a beauty…conventionally speaking, but still good-looking…
thank you D and BG :)
:) Nice capture.
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Little Corella. Not as boisterous as a Cocky!
I like :)
They turn up in their hundreds on the local sports club’s fields, and plough them up. LOL
bubba louie said:
bluegreen said:
pain master said:
Little Corella. Not as boisterous as a Cocky!
I like :)
They turn up in their hundreds on the local sports club’s fields, and plough them up. LOL
There are flocks of them around this area too. Noisy but so funny to watch. They get up to such antics. Two, look like they are fighting but one rolls onto it’s back and the other puts one foot on it’s breast as if to say. “I’m a legend.”
Around their eyes matches their legs. Never noticed that before. That one in your pic is Omo white. Must have just had a bath.
Blue Faced Honeyeater.
pain master said:
Blue Faced Honeyeater.
Lovely clear headshot…is it nesting time? S/he looks a bit territorial there…
Dinetta said:
pain master said:
Blue Faced Honeyeater.
Lovely clear headshot…is it nesting time? S/he looks a bit territorial there…
there were snakes, there were falcons and there were a lot of grumpy birds.
pain master said:
Blue Faced Honeyeater.
They can be noisy too. A good capture of an angry honeyeater.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Blue Faced Honeyeater.
They can be noisy too. A good capture of an angry honeyeater.
Thanks Pom :)
pain master said:
pomolo said:
pain master said:
Blue Faced Honeyeater.
They can be noisy too. A good capture of an angry honeyeater.
Thanks Pom :)
I’ve been wondering since I wrote that if it’s maybe fear in it’s eye. Specially if there was a snake around. That’s how I probably look when I see a snake.
pomolo said:
pain master said:
pomolo said:They can be noisy too. A good capture of an angry honeyeater.
Thanks Pom :)
I’ve been wondering since I wrote that if it’s maybe fear in it’s eye. Specially if there was a snake around. That’s how I probably look when I see a snake.
nah, they chase the snakes off…
Pulled out one of my Sunflower plants today to harvest the seed and this must have woken up the neighbourhood because this Red Winged Parrot was down in a flash to grab some seed before they too were gone…
painmaster said:
Pulled out one of my Sunflower plants today to harvest the seed and this must have woken up the neighbourhood because this Red Winged Parrot was down in a flash to grab some seed before they too were gone…
Nice. Your backyard seems to get some beautiful wildlife.
painmaster said:
Pulled out one of my Sunflower plants today to harvest the seed and this must have woken up the neighbourhood because this Red Winged Parrot was down in a flash to grab some seed before they too were gone…
Brilliant!
Dinetta said:
painmaster said:
Pulled out one of my Sunflower plants today to harvest the seed and this must have woken up the neighbourhood because this Red Winged Parrot was down in a flash to grab some seed before they too were gone…
Brilliant!
agreed :)
I believe the lighting was natural?
roughbarked said:
painmaster said:
Pulled out one of my Sunflower plants today to harvest the seed and this must have woken up the neighbourhood because this Red Winged Parrot was down in a flash to grab some seed before they too were gone…
Nice. Your backyard seems to get some beautiful wildlife.
So does yours Roughy, we must be doing something right? ;) Although some may say sunflowers are not the best ways of attracting our feathered friends…
bluegreen said:
Dinetta said:
painmaster said:
Pulled out one of my Sunflower plants today to harvest the seed and this must have woken up the neighbourhood because this Red Winged Parrot was down in a flash to grab some seed before they too were gone…
Brilliant!
agreed :)
Thank you ladies :)
painmaster said:
roughbarked said:
painmaster said:
Pulled out one of my Sunflower plants today to harvest the seed and this must have woken up the neighbourhood because this Red Winged Parrot was down in a flash to grab some seed before they too were gone…
Nice. Your backyard seems to get some beautiful wildlife.
So does yours Roughy, we must be doing something right? ;) Although some may say sunflowers are not the best ways of attracting our feathered friends…
The amount of sunflowers you and I give would be nothing next to a sunflower seed farm.
Dinetta said:
I believe the lighting was natural?
Yup just the bright setting sun… in my garden the sunflowers get the last rays, so basically everything else is in shadow and there’s one pocket of light on the patch. So the bird really stands out. I started off taking a few shots from further away, and as I moved in closer, I moved around so the sun was coming right over my shoulder. (This makes it harder for the bird to see you and easier to get better light on a subject… but it also makes you appear more like a predator, and they can get spooked).
