Striated pardalote

[scnapper]

These tiny (10-11cm) birds are some time refered to as diamond-birds and they feed on insects and larvae in eucalytus forests of Australia.

This one has found something of interest in a tree hollow ( hopefully a potential nest site ), several other birds also took an interest but time was against me so I hope to return and find out what was so interesting and maybe get some more shots.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/headsie/Birds/Striatedpardalote1a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/headsie/Birds/Striatedpardalote1b.jpg

[Anthony J Howe]

This bird has gorgeous markings and excellent shots of the bird, thanks for the info, well done.

[Sindri Skulason]

Very good shots indeed. The first one is my favorite. Love the colours. :-)

[samisbuff]

These shots have beautiful colours! What camera/lens did you use?

[scnapper]

Thanks Anthony, Sindri and samisbuff. I use the canon eos300 and a bigma. I have thought of getting a 400l but after finding out that Sindri uses the bigma and seeing the results I now want to get more out of the bigma.

Also my post processing is poor, I have a friend who is going to give me some tips and show me the ropes.

[dancinec]

Excellent shots and background information. It looks like the Bigma is working OK for you.

[Reyno]

First time I've seen this colorful bird, very good capture.

[bromm]

When I seen your post title I wondered what the heck is that, awesome bird, great capture.I'll be watching to see how you get along with the bigma, kinda planning ahead for a lens purchase and will be comparing performance vs. price. thanks for sharing.

[Gary Fairhead]

Not a bird i have ever seen posted, Very nice!

[DaleP]

Well done scnapper. These shots make me want to get out and try and get some clear shots of the Spotted Pardalote that's near here.