Tag: birds

Negotiations at the bird bath

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The Daily Word Prompt from Sheryl: Negotiation

Quite often
they come
you see
to splash
or drink
or just be.
Some find
a reason
some go
the bird bath
boss sometimes
a Spangled Drongo.
Sitting waiting
a dip
now and then
a Spangled Drongo
negotiation skills
says who when.
They look
they wonder
some stay
in they go
to splash
and play.
But only
if allowed
by a Spangled Drongo
who lets
them bathe
then off you go.
Please may I have a bath implored the Little Wattlebirdspangled drongo_wattlebird_bird bath_named_binna burra_march 2016
Well then Noisy Miner you will have to decide….in or off you gospangled drongo_noisy miner01_birdbath_binna burra_march 2013
Did he dive or was he pushed?spangled drongo_wattlebird_binna burra_march 2013
Hurry up dear, we haven’t got all dayspangled drongos__bird bath_named_binna burra_march 2016

Catching shellfish at Boulder Beach

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After lunch at a cafe at Shelley Beach, we decided to go to Boulder Beach to see if we could find some things we could create among the cobbles. Unfortunately we couldn’t find anything to create to add to our beach art. But what I did find was a nimble group scrambling about the rocks looking for shellfish for their dinner.

C’mon Dave, last time I was here there was some great oysters over this way.
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I am sure there were some down there Dave.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog2
It looks a bit slippery, so you be careful Stan.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog3
Do you know what you are doing Stan? That looks dangerous.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog4
Sure thing Dave. You keep an eye out for those waves and give me a yell if a big one heads towards the rocks. Hey, I think I got one.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog5
Check out this beauty Dave.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog6
So Stan, are you going to share?sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog7
No way Dave. You go and have a look, there’s plenty down near the waters edge.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog8

Willie takes a bath

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The other day, a Willie Wagtail was quite chirpy in the garden. I wondered why he was making such a fuss. Here is what I encountered.
I wonder if the water is cold or too deep? Maybe I’ll just pop in and see.willie_wagtail_bird_bath_named_caniaba_blog1

Hmm….it’s not deep and the water is a bit chilly but I think it will be OK.
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Boy…..this is invigorating. I love splashing about!
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Don’t forget to wash everywhere. A quick dunk will be just the thing.willie_wagtail_bird_bath_named_caniaba_blog4
Wow that water is a fabulous. I am going to have another big splash about.willie_wagtail_bird_bath_named_caniaba_blog5

A bit of a quick flick to get dry.
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It’s great to feel lovely and clean. How do I look?
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The Rule of Thirds

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Nancy’s Photo a Week Challenge:The Rule of Thirds

When I photograph birds it is quite easy to get the photo within the rule of thirds. I always have the grid switched on so I can see where to place things. I use the rule of thirds to capture what the bird is looking at or doing perhaps.

Although what is it that gets the attention, the flowers or the bird?
A Figbird among Jacaranda flowersfig bird_nest_grafton_named_nov 2015

A Noisy Friarbird and Bottlebrush flowers
noisy friarbird_named_home_aug 2016

The Satin Bowerbird enjoying the nectar from Honey Gem Grevillea flowers
satin bowerbird02_home_named_sept 2014

Birds looking at me

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The word prompt from Maria at CitySonnet for April Photo a Day 15/4: Birds

little wattlebird02_binna burra_named_nov 2015

 

180629_blog challenge_black and white_birds_pied butcher bird

 

bower bird_home_named_dec 2015

 

red browed firetail_bird bath_named_binna burra_march 2016

 

eastern yellow robin_birdbath_named_home_nov 2017

 

whipbird_looking_named_august 2014

 

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The Eastern Yellow Robin

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Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: In or on water

It is bath time for a little Eastern Yellow Robin
Will I go in or not?
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OK, here I go190412_blog_challenge_blackandwhite_water_birdbath_eastern_yellow_robin2

Wheee
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That was refreshing190412_blog_challenge_blackandwhite_water_birdbath_eastern_yellow_robin4
Should I go in again?190412_blog_challenge_blackandwhite_water_birdbath_eastern_yellow_robin5
No, maybe just get a bit of sun190412_blog_challenge_blackandwhite_water_birdbath_eastern_yellow_robin6
That’s so much better190412_blog_challenge_blackandwhite_water_birdbath_eastern_yellow_robin7

Blue

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The prompt for the Weekly Prompts Photo Challenge: Blue
Agapanthus flowerblue agapanthus_named_home_dec 2014
Blue-faced Honeyeaterblue-faced honeyeater01_home_named_oct 2014

The blues of an Australian landscape
grafton_fog_named_june 2014
Blue Triangle Butterflyblue triangle butterfly_wings open_named_binna burra_jan 2018
A Blue-banded Bee in a Blue Ginger flower180327_before and after_blue banded bee_blue ginger

Superb Fairy Wren
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Just a blue bottle and a splash of paint
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Of course nothing is bluer than the sky190411_blog_challenge_blue_sky

Hungry

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The Ragtag Daily Prompt Tuesday: Hungry

Baby birds are always hungry. The Featured Photo is some hungry Spangled Drongo chicks
Welcome Swallow chicks really get in therewelcome swallows_feed_time6_named_caniaba_oct 2018
The Brown Honeyeaters beak is long and sharp but the chick doesn’t care181214_brown honeyeater_nest_feeding1

The Currawong chick always called out when a parent was coming with food
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The Fig Bird chick seemed to always have the beak at the ready for a food drop
fig bird_feeding_nest_grafton_named_nov 2015
The Grey Fantail chicks argue who is getting the food firstfantail young03_nest_feeding_binna burra_named_nov 2014

Couldn’t decide on the music so here is two. One you will know and maybe something new for you to listen to