Wild Birds of Australia

nardes wrote in post #19425262
I'm encroaching on Richard's territory here, with these Masked Lapwings taken along the Brisbane River today, outside the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

I love the "Ministry of Silly Walks" shot.

Cheers

Dennis

Dennis no need to be worried about that. No claim for anything in that area
They are very nice and yes that gait on first one is quite hilarious.
Beautiful photos.

Grey Shrike-thrush ~ Colluricincla harmonica

ozulrike wrote in post #19420475
Had a great walk on Sunday at Fogg Dam, NT and was lucky the shining flycatchers were about.

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Wow stunning images Ozulrike

avondale87 wrote in post #19421112
two from today
Both male Superb Fairy Wren
Stark difference.

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Superb images Richard. That first ones a cracker

clipper_from_oz wrote in post #19421588
Black Breasted Buzzard on a nest building twig run- Lee Point . Another shot I can thank canons animal eye AF for. I had one chance at getting this in a clearing that gave 2 seconds max room before he disappeared behind branches and the eye tracking nailed the shot. I should be used to this by now but it still amazes me how little time the AF needs to nail the focus . Infact I was Back button focusing before I even had my eye into the viewfinder properly and it got it. And where it is indispensable is when shooting at narrow apertures like f4- f5.6 when the bird has a wide wing span and when using my dslr's they would usually get the af lock on the wing rather than the eye.

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Great shot Clipper. I haven't been able to get anything of these BBB yet despite seeing a few......One day

avondale87 wrote in post #19421648
many thanks Clipper for your kind, encouraging words.

This one was an unusual display from a male Superb Fairy Wren today
there was a female he was interacting with but no idea what this was about.
Not the first time I've seen that stance

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Another ripper Richard

Pippan wrote in post #19422014
This time last year at McMinns Lagoon I saw a bird I didn't recognise, but which turned out to be a White-browed Crake. I haven't seen one since, until this afternoon in almost the exact same place. They love hiding in the reeds so are really hard to get a shot of (or even to see). But I surprised this one (and myself!) and had about half a second to get a shot before it realised I was pointing this big ugly thing at it and flew off to another reed bed too far away.

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Wow Pippan they are crackers. Almost makes me want to turn around and head north to Darwin

Pippan wrote in post #19422452
Although wild, this juvenile Rainbow Pitta (<1 year old) has grown up in a lush caravan park and appears to have no fear of humans. It happily hops around a couple of metres from onlookers.

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Might have to go and stay in that park when we're up there next year

clipper_from_oz wrote in post #19422942
Dotteral - Fogg Dam

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Beautiful image Clipper

Australian Magpie taken along the Brisbane River.

Cheers

Dennis

nardes wrote in post #19423204
A Crimson Rosella and Female King Parrot taken in the Lamington National Park.

Cheers

Dennis

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Beautiful images Dennis. Great detail

nardes wrote in post #19423414
A female Regent Bowerbird and the stunningly coloured male below her, taken in the Lamington National Park.

Cheers

Dennis

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Another beauty Dennis

clipper_from_oz wrote in post #19423570
Was lucky to come across this Pacific Baza yesterday.

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First class Clipper

clipper_from_oz wrote in post #19423861
Chestnut Mannikin- East Point Darwin

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That is a cracker

avondale87 wrote in post #19424141
Thanks Pippan - yes they indeed are.
I'd love to see an Azure though.

Forest Raven ~ Corvus tasmanicus
It says its endemic to Tasmania but I see these are in NSW and other mainland areas

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That's a stunning image all round Richard