Collie River hike

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laza
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Collie River hike

Varied set on the Collie River walk this  morning.

Nothing like a early spring morning to get some  good shots

WhistlingDuck

Great set of photos as always - thats a beautiful photo of the little striated pardalotte. What are those parrots in #2 ?

laza
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Thanks WD

Yes the early morning Spring sun had the paradote in fine voice and totally unconcerned by my presence 

The parrots are redcaps females or possibly immature males or one of each

Im  not sure of the differences 

Dont take life too seriously, it never ends well

WhistlingDuck

Thanks laza

alcatraz
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Great shots laza. Really like the pic of the striated pardalote. Have tried twice to get a sharp shot like yours of this beautiful little bird and have had focusing issues both times, I think due to the birds colours and the background and my inexperience. You nailed it!

Devster
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Another great set of shots Iaza. I particulaly love the Pardolote.

laza
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Thanks Guys
Yes very chuffed about Paradote. I struggle to get a good shot of the little ones

As i said early the trick for me is to catch them as morning sun is on them. They seem more concerned about singing then annoying me by flying off just as I get them into focus :)

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oconnore51
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alcatraz wrote:

Great shots laza. Really like the pic of the striated pardalote. Have tried twice to get a sharp shot like yours of this beautiful little bird and have had focusing issues both times,

Is this the last shot, that is a lovely bird,  I have not seen it.

elizabeth

laza
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Hi Elizabeth

No the Pardalote is the fourth photo

The last photo is of a Welcome Swallow

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HelloBirdy
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Great set, Laza

Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera

brian63
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Another great set laza, your run continues. :-)

muz1970
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Beautiful photos, which part of the Collie river. 

Murray (Stratham)

laza
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Thanks Murray

Right up near the Collie River mouth , despite the urban buildup.

There is a great variety from estuary mouth alongthe nature strip along  the river (Australiand side)

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oconnore51
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Thanks Laza, I have only ever seen the Welcome Swallows from a distance in flight, and never in that detail.  Lovely photos.

elizabeth

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