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scnapper
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 09:07
Amazingly these birds are only three and a half inches long (8-9cm) and feed on lerps and insects in eucalyptus trees. They are spotted pardalotes.

They nest in burrows in river banks and cliff faces and have a very distinctive call I cant really describe. After countless attempts at getting a good photo of these very active little birds I finally have some to show.

This one shows some of the rich colors of this bird
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/headsie/Birds/Spottedpardalote800a.jpg

I get the feeling he caugt a glimpse of his own reflection in the lens.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/headsie/Birds/Spottedpardalote800b.jpg

This one shows why they are called spotted pardalotes.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/headsie/Birds/Spottedpardalote800c.jpg

Thanks for looking
kolok
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 09:15
Wow, what a neat looking bird, interesting plumage. Love the pics, very clear and sharp!
canonloader
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 09:35
An amazing little bird, very cute. Your shots of it are excellent too, very sharp and detailed. :)
witchy
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 10:32
Another bird I have never seen..Stunning shots!
sugarzebra
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 10:41
Wonderful shots of a beautiful bird. You guys sure have some great birds 'down under'!
Reyno
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 11:11
Excellent and well captured images with lovely colors and great details.
rocklyons
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 12:00
Stunning sharp captures and a beautiful bird as well.
scnapper
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 19:05
Thank you Kolok, canonloader, witchy, sugarzebra, Reyno and rocklyons.

Your comments are much appreciated and getting such good pictures of this bird was a real boost for me.
pttenn
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 20:17
Neat bird and terrific shots you got there!
Karen
hTr
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 20:19
Ouch I cut my self these are so sharp, Those are outstanding photos.

Well Done!!!!! I'm impressed you sure have some beautiful birds
EdV
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 20:30
Beautiful bird and wonderful images. Very, very sharp. Great job.
downywp
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 21:05
Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird.:)
Wayne Wood
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 21:10
nice series of a bird I don't think Ive ever seeen posted before ,,, thanx for sharing
kenyc
26th of June 2007 (Tue), 21:59
Wow, excellent shots and subject!

KAC
Greg_C
27th of June 2007 (Wed), 02:35
Lovely shots.
Box Brownie
27th of June 2007 (Wed), 05:40
Great pictures ~ ideal for IDing (profile, head on [well almost] and top area ~ beautiful bird.

:)
Miniflash
27th of June 2007 (Wed), 08:31
What a beauty ...
Sindri Skulason
27th of June 2007 (Wed), 12:25
Excellent shots of this beautiful bird. Well done. :-)
dazzlebea
27th of June 2007 (Wed), 12:58
Now that's a cute looking bird, and a completely new one for me. Thanks for sharing these great shots, the first one is really awesome :)