Bird of the Week Challenge: 27th July - Parrot-a-palooza

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Mon, 27/07/2015 - 09:06

Holly

Bird of the Week Challenge: 27th July - Parrot-a-palooza

Wow everyone - what a great series of photos last week! I want to go on a road trip now!

This week's is a classic. They are the birds that most people connect with and love - the parrots. Lets see some great parrot photos.

Mon, 27/07/2015 - 10:41

Reflex

From a couple of week-ends ago at Nudgee Beach in the middle of a mangrove swamp only about two metres off the ground...

Samford Valley Qld.

Mon, 27/07/2015 - 12:17

ungb

Spotted this colourful couple at Dights Falls.

Mon, 27/07/2015 - 18:23

rawshorty

Was lucky to see these a month or so ago in Canberra

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Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/

Mon, 27/07/2015 - 18:30

Reflex

I found this Eastern Rosella on the week-end.The weather was terrible hence the grey background.

Samford Valley Qld.

Mon, 27/07/2015 - 19:47

robwill

Yellow Rosella having a meal.

Meal time. by robert, on Flickr

Rob.

Tue, 28/07/2015 - 08:22

rozkidd

I live in Gippsland Victoria and we have masses of parrots. The Corellas can be a bit of a nuisance but I love the

King Parrots, when I am in the garden they sit in a tree above me and make a quiet chortling noise.

Tue, 28/07/2015 - 11:32

Devster

We get lots of Galahs in Samford, although this one was not taken there.

They remind me of the Aussie outback.

Tue, 28/07/2015 - 13:11

Reflex

Palm Cockatoo from Cape York.

Samford Valley Qld.

Tue, 28/07/2015 - 13:13

#10

cat.cornwall

Started bird watching because my 5 year old loves birds. I now enjoy bird watching very much

Tue, 28/07/2015 - 13:54

#11

rozkidd

I don't think I have ever seen a photo of a Palm Cockatoo, is it possible to see some if you visit Cape York?

Tue, 28/07/2015 - 14:09

#12

Reflex

rozkidd wrote:

I don't think I have ever seen a photo of a Palm Cockatoo, is it possible to see some if you visit Cape York?
Ro

On the morning I took this photo there were several feeding in a Pandanus tree next to our camp site so I suppose the answer to your question is yes but as with all species no-one can gaurantee a sighting.

From Wiki,"The palm cockatoo, also known as the goliath cockatoo or great black cockatoo, is a large smoky-grey or black parrot of the cockatoo family native to New Guinea and far north Queensland, Australia".

Samford Valley Qld.

Tue, 28/07/2015 - 15:22

#13

rozkidd

Thanks Reflex I have been thinking of visiting Cape York in the not too distant future specifically to look for birds. It adds to the

excitement when planning, if there is a possibity of seeing a bird like the Palm Cockatoo.

Tue, 28/07/2015 - 19:35

#14

dwatsonbb

Unfortunately did not have camera at work this day, but was lucky enough to be within a few metres of about 6 Yellow Tailed Blacks. Taken with an old iPhone.

Dale Huonville, Tasmania

Tue, 28/07/2015 - 22:15

#15

davethewonder

Here is a Musk Lorikeet, just to add to the variety!

Dave, Sydney.

Wed, 29/07/2015 - 07:40

#16

Rick N

Elegant Parrot basking in moonglow.

Wed, 29/07/2015 - 09:37

#17

Reflex

Cockatiel or "Cheddar cheeks".

Samford Valley Qld.

Wed, 29/07/2015 - 09:56

#18

Devster

Scaly-breasted Lorikeets checking out a hollow

Wed, 29/07/2015 - 18:07

#19

Rick N

Regent Parrots at dusk.

Murray Sunset Conservation Park

Wed, 29/07/2015 - 23:34

#20

Owl of Kedumba

Male Turquoise Parrot. The species name N. pulchella is accurate, Latin for beautiful.

Thu, 30/07/2015 - 09:07

#21

Rick N

Rock Parrot from Arno Bay,SA

Thu, 30/07/2015 - 09:15

#22

Reflex

Eclectus Parrot (male).

Samford Valley Qld.

Thu, 30/07/2015 - 09:26

#23

Devster

Pale-headed Rosella

Thu, 30/07/2015 - 17:49

#24

Rick N

Purple-crowned Lorikeet.

Stirling Ranges, WA

Thu, 30/07/2015 - 18:43

#25

zosterops

interesting rosella, reflex.

Thu, 30/07/2015 - 19:10

#26

Reflex

zosterops wrote:

interesting rosella, reflex.

Why is that Zosterops?

Samford Valley Qld.

Thu, 30/07/2015 - 19:17

#27

zosterops

Doesn't look like an Eastern to me

looks more like a Pale-headed

though don't they usually have black scalloping on the back...

Thu, 30/07/2015 - 20:01

#28

davethewonder

Continuing with the variety - some Long-Billed Corellas at their nest hollow

Dave, Sydney.

Thu, 30/07/2015 - 20:53

#29

vas

I keep forgetting there is this section in the forums. For once i remembered so here is a portrait of a sulphur-crested cockatoo from Blue Mountains NP.

Link to my Flickr Account

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14869355@N07/

Fri, 31/07/2015 - 09:25

#30

rozkidd

Rick N your photo made me realize how similar the Blue winged, Elegant, Rock and Orange Bellied Parrots are. I took this photo of

what I have always thought was a Blue Winged Parrot in the Boolarra State Forest, Gippsland.

Fri, 31/07/2015 - 09:43

#31

Reflex

A cranky Lorikeet.

Samford Valley Qld.

Fri, 31/07/2015 - 12:13

#32

Rick N

rozkidd wrote:

Rick N your photo made me realize how similar the Blue winged, Elegant, Rock and Orange Bellied Parrots are. I took this photo of
what I have always thought was a Blue Winged Parrot in the Boolarra State Forest, Gippsland.

Hi rozkid, looks like a Blue Winged to me.

Well outside Rock Parrot range, very prominent blue shoulder patch and the blue forehead band seems to stop at the eye.

Have seen about as many Blues as Rocks being not that many though

Fri, 31/07/2015 - 14:05

#33

Rick N

Major Mitchell right on dusk at Gluepot Reseve.

Fri, 31/07/2015 - 16:57

#34

rawshorty

Rick N wrote:

Major Mitchell right on dusk at Gluepot Reseve.

Really like this one Rick, it would be perfect for a magazine cover with all that dark area for the print to go on.

Well done

Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/

Fri, 31/07/2015 - 17:43

#35

rawshorty

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Shorty......Canon gear

Canberra

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawshorty/

Fri, 31/07/2015 - 21:00

#36

davethewonder

Below are some Little Lorikeets. They were checking out a nest hollow, which was exciting to see. Unfortunately I couldn't find any better quality photos, but I wanted to add yet another parrot to this weeks theme - it's like a challenge haha. Some amazing pics, many parrots which I have never seen before!

Dave, Sydney.

Fri, 31/07/2015 - 21:09

#37

Owl of Kedumba

Species #25, if I count correctly. Crimson Rosella.

Sat, 01/08/2015 - 18:59

#38

Rick N

Mulga Parrot female, Gluepot Reserve.

Sat, 01/08/2015 - 19:01

#39

Rick N

rawshorty wrote:

Rick N wrote:
Major Mitchell right on dusk at Gluepot Reseve.
Really like this one Rick, it would be perfect for a magazine cover with all that dark area for the print to go on.
Well done

Thanks Shorty, Flash just reached even with a beamer so a bit of luck with this one.

Sat, 01/08/2015 - 22:47

#40

Annie W

Love it when it's a parrot week - such an awesome rainbow of parrots we have in our beautiful country.

Here's an old photo of a Tassie endemic, beautiful Green Rosella. Wish I had one I haven't posted before, but really struggle to get near these particular guys out in the bush, always seem so skittish - well the ones I come across anyway.