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Post by bernieh on Nov 25, 2012 1:26:55 GMT
I thought I would start a new thread where I can share some photos of the birdlife and wildlife I'm lucky enough to see in and around my property here in my north-eastern corner of Australia. Our property is surrounded by bushland so I'm privileged to be able to see lots of birds and animals just living out their daily lives 'au natural'. I'll start with a few of the birds I've been seeing in the trees and swooping across the sky around here over the last week.  male Figbird  Pale-headed Rosella  Forest Kingfisher  Red-tailed Black Cockatoo |
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Post by grindle on Nov 25, 2012 8:03:09 GMT
you have some lovely birds to watch, so colourful  |
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Post by bernieh on Nov 25, 2012 9:30:43 GMT
you have some lovely birds to watch, so colourful I am really lucky Grindle, as I get to see some truly fabulous wildlife here. |
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Post by steve on Nov 25, 2012 9:55:48 GMT
Thanks Bernieh, it's good to see the birds that frequent gardens over there |
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Post by Lou78W on Nov 25, 2012 10:37:09 GMT
lucky you Bernie.....thanks for sharing ;D
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Post by bernieh on Nov 25, 2012 11:14:22 GMT
Thanks Bernieh, it's good to see the birds that frequent gardens over there Only too pleased to share, Steve. |
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Post by bernieh on Nov 25, 2012 11:14:48 GMT
lucky you Bernie.....thanks for sharing ;D You're most welcome, Lou. |
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Post by Cherry on Nov 25, 2012 11:38:25 GMT
This is a great thread Bernie and your photography is excellent.  |
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Post by SueA on Nov 25, 2012 17:04:18 GMT
They're wonderful Bernie, I've never seen or heard of the Figbird before but I suppose it's because I only own books on European birds in general. The Rosella looks a lot like a budgerigar doesn't it, probably from the same family?
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Post by bernieh on Nov 25, 2012 20:45:18 GMT
This is a great thread Bernie and your photography is excellent. Thanks Cherry. It's often hard to get really great shots of the birds around here. They're either too quick, or too high up! |
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Post by bernieh on Nov 25, 2012 20:48:26 GMT
They're wonderful Bernie, I've never seen or heard of the Figbird before but I suppose it's because I only own books on European birds in general. The Rosella looks a lot like a budgerigar doesn't it, probably from the same family? Sue, the Figbird is a very common sight around the northern coastal regions of Australia. If you ever find yourself over this way, you'll be sure to see one. I guess the Pale-headed Rosella and Budgerigars to look a little similar. I think they're both from the Parrot family aren't they? Not entirely sure. |
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Post by Rosie on Nov 26, 2012 9:25:30 GMT
What lovely pictures Bernie, the birds are just gorgeous |
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Post by bernieh on Nov 26, 2012 10:43:40 GMT
What lovely pictures Bernie, the birds are just gorgeous Glad you enjoyed the shots, Rosie. |
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