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Birds

Galahs, a cockatoo and a magpie.

Galahs on my front fence.
galahsThe photo sent from my phone earlier has been replaced after straightening it in the FastStone Viewer.

You might notice the usual netting from the curtain is missing – that’s because I have put a long slit in it. I can sneak up behind one of our tallish boxy stereo speakers. Holding the camera straight is the least of my worries! The cockatoos and sparrows will not tolerate movement so close to the windows. These galahs weren’t as fussy, but edgy.

The magpie below was a bit skittish,too.  He popped by after I had sent the earlier photo, after a crow and two cockatoos.

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White backed magpie

See the cockie watching back there to the left.  He and his mate wouldn’t stay on the fence. They were off before I drew level with the coffee table.

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Sulphur-crested Cockatoos

Two sulphur-crested cockatoos visited yesterday, and one today.  These three often fly around together, but rarely seem to feed at the same time. One might be in a nearby tree keeping watch and will arrive on his own.  The main flocks will be out in the vineyards at this time of the year, or in home orchards.

The last two days have been heavily overcast, and it is late in the day, washing out the colour.

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Despite the single cockie spotting me instantly, I managed to creep across the room to take the last three photos without startling it into flight. The overhead light was on and the result  would be improved if only I had thought to turn it off.

We are looking at these birds through my lounge window – and a net curtain. They are sitting on my front fence eating birdseed. Click on any picture and it will take you to the gallery for bigger images.

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Feather

Sent from my phone.

I am catching up on Avian101’s blog, and while reading this past post about feathers (part 1) – I recalled this photo from my walk this morning. I expect it is from a sulphur-crested white cockatoo. It looks so delicate atop the crispy dead gum leaves.

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