Birds in pairs

avondale87 wrote in post #18779939
couple Sparrows having a ding-dong
it went on for about 10 minutes with Dad looking on, often remonstrating (or cheering )

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Cool shot!

Serious odd couple. The snail kites often steal snails from the limpkins. This limpkin tolerated the kite landing on the branch next to it.

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Eyes Left!!!

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Atlantic Puffins in Newfoundland

A male & female Australasian Grebe on the lake at the Mt Cootha Botanic Gardens in Brisbane, making it very difficult for me by placing themselves between the camera and the sun. I had to whip out the Speedlite to kick some light into the shadows.

Cheers

Dennis

nardes wrote in post #18781433
A male & female Australasian Grebe on the lake at the Mt Cootha Botanic Gardens in Brisbane, making it very difficult for me by placing themselves between the camera and the sun. I had to whip out the Speedlite to kick some light into the shadows.

Cheers

Dennis

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Stellar shots Dennis. Both are beautifully done, but I kinda like the 2nd shot the best.

Enjoying their nest together

Happy New Year
Shirl

ozziepuppy wrote in post #18781641

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What did they do to get their necks that yellow?

pcs wrote in post #18781645
What did they do to get their necks that yellow?

I don't know. That's just the way they look. I do know that a while back someone sprayed them with red paint and they had to be taken somewhere for rehab, but I would think they would have molted since then. After that happened, security cameras and warning signs (No Trespassing - Violators will be Prosecuted - Security Cameras in Use) were installed, so I couldn't get any closer. It was very cloudy and getting dark when I was there. Their necks look lighter when there is more sunlight, but they are definitely a different color than their bodies are.

There was more daylight for this shot, and you can see that the neck looks quite a bit lighter, but is still a different color that the body: POST 18781250.

ozziepuppy wrote in post #18781651
I don't know. That's just the way they look. I do know that a while back someone sprayed them with red paint and they had to be taken somewhere for rehab, but I would think they would have molted since then. After that happened, security cameras and warning signs (No Trespassing - Violators will be Prosecuted - Security Cameras in Use) were installed, so I couldn't get any closer. It was very cloudy and getting dark when I was there. Their necks might look lighter in bright sunlight, but they are definitely a different color than their bodies are.

First I thought it was low standing sunlight or so but the necks differ to much from the body's. It's a shame that they have to go to those lengths to protect the birds, some people....

pcs wrote in post #18781653
First I thought it was low standing sunlight or so but the necks differ to much from the body's. It's a shame that they have to go to those lengths to protect the birds, some people....

I was editing my post at the same time you were quoting it, but I added a link to a photo of one of the swans when there was more light. Not as much of a difference when there is more daylight, but still not the same color as the body. POST 18781250

These guys took off into the sunset when it was really getting dark, but I still kind of like the way their little feet are hanging down so I thought I would post it anyway.

"Gear up! Gear up!" LOL

Here's a pair of Sandhill Cranes about to settle for the night at the pond with all their buddies.

Bosque Del Apache NWR
San Antonio, NM
12/27/18