Travelling over to Arno Bay for work reasons, found these guys on the way.
First for me and a beautful sight they were. Hope to get some more shots on the way home.
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Such pretty birds, love the pic of the two with all fluffed up as though they have just had argument and the other really ruffled his feathers!
Happy Birding!
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You really are producing some great shots Rick. We used to see these birds around home but I haven't seen one for ages now.
Not sure if other readers are aware of this but they are much bigger and clearer when you double-click on the photographs and view them on Rick's web-site.
Samford Valley Qld.
Gorgeous shots of this desert dweller!
Logan
Nice shots Rick
I have seen them a couple of times around here recently but they seem to be very flighty and normally just before dark.
I have managed to take some pics but none as nice as these.
Does anyone know if the long bit in the middle of the tail that sticks out means anything.
ie long bit male short bit female?
Cheers
Devster
I had a quick Google..."The rainbow bee-eater's two central tail feathers are longer than the other tail feathers, and are longer in the male rainbow bee-eaters than in the females."
Samford Valley Qld.
Ah good to know.
Great work Reflex, thanks for sharing.
Devster
I'm interested to know where you live, Logan Lalonde, given your comment about the Rainbow Bee-eater being a desert dweller.
I notice that the Rainbow Bee-eater's range covers most of Australia. However, because I live on the s.e. slopes of the Mt Lofty Ranges in SA I'm more familiar with it as a migrant to southern parts of Australia in early spring. They breed here before returning to the tropics but I understand others remain in the tropics to breed over summer.
I must admit Woko I was a little confused by that comment by Logan as I too thought they were common all over.
As I'm new to birding I just put it down to lack of knowledge so thanks for bringing it up.
Awesome photos - stunning birds.
I think you have magical powers over birds as they seem to pose so beautifully for you on a perfect perch! But i know its really your expert skills.
Thanks WD but I'm no expert, just very stubborn and persistant.☺Plus I truly love to observe and then photograph. Thanks for your comments.