Nature Rosellas like apples too!

Rosellas like apples too! · 03:55 AM

Until today, I didn't know that Rosellas like apples. This Eastern Rosella chased away a Crimson Rosella that was eating this apple on a tree in our back yard - unfortunately the clothes line got in the way of my shot.

**Bob Harris** · 06-03-2011, 08:56 AM

Rob, what a beautiful bird to have in ones backyard. Would love to see them in the wild like this. thanks for the view. Bob

**crewl1** · 06-03-2011, 09:01 AM

Beautiful bird RobG

RobG · 06-03-2011, 05:04 PM

Here's the other bird I mentioned - a Crimson Rosella. I went for a short walk this morning to photograph one.

The other ubiquitous parrot in the area is the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo.

RobG · 06-03-2011, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Rob, what a beautiful bird to have in ones backyard. Would love to see them in the wild like this. thanks for the view. Bob

Originally posted by crewl1

Beautiful bird RobG

Thanks for the feedback! It's great to see them in the back yard. I'm still hoping for a really good photo of an Eastern Rosella one day, but they're very shy and therefore hard to get close to.

I don't think Australians appreciate how lucky we are! I wish the neighbours would stop feeding the Cockatoos though - they're too loud!

**crewl1** · 06-03-2011, 05:37 PM

Funny how one person's pet is another's pest. Great shots

Frogfish · 06-04-2011, 05:29 AM

What a fantastic array of spectacular birds you have in your garden !! You really need a DA*300 !

RobG · 06-04-2011, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

What a fantastic array of spectacular birds you have in your garden !! You really need a DA*300 !

Would it really be that much better than the 55-300? Actually my next purchase will be a K5 so I can get the same shots without the digital noise.

PS This afternoon there was a Satin Bowerbird trying to feed on the apples, but he was chased off by Red Wattle Birds...

2cay2 · 06-04-2011, 06:16 AM

Love the pictures! I've always been jealous of you Aussies - so many beautiful parrots!
Most parrots LOVE fruit, apples and grapes are usually top of the favorites list. Might be useful to know if you want to tempt them into shot?!

Frogfish · 06-04-2011, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Would it really be that much better than the 55-300? Actually my next purchase will be a K5 so I can get the same shots without the digital noise.

PS This afternoon there was a Satin Bowerbird trying to feed on the apples, but he was chased off by Red Wattle Birds...

Rob. As you can see from my signature I have both the 55-300 and the DA*300 ...... night & day. The DA*300 is just a fabulous lense.

RobG · 06-05-2011, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Rob. As you can see from my signature I have both the 55-300 and the DA*300 ...... night & day. The DA*300 is just a fabulous lense.

Well, I'll think about it, but the K5 is higher on my priority list. Not much point having a great piece of glass if the image is made disappointing by sensor noise.

RobG · 06-05-2011, 02:20 AM

This is what he looks like in motion (sorry - video courtesy of a non-Pentax camera)

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06-04-2011, 06:06 AM	#8
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by Frogfish What a fantastic array of spectacular birds you have in your garden !! You really need a DA300 ! Would it really be that much better than the 55-300? Actually my next purchase will be a K5 so I can get the same shots without the digital noise. PS This afternoon there was a Satin Bowerbird trying to feed on the apples, but he was chased off by Red Wattle Birds... Last edited by RobG; 06-04-2011 at 06:07 AM. Reason: update*

06-05-2011, 02:20 AM	#12
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	This is what he looks like in motion (sorry - video courtesy of a non-Pentax camera) Vimeo

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Rob, what a beautiful bird to have in ones backyard. Would love to see them in the wild like this. thanks for the view. Bob

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06-03-2011, 05:04 PM	#4
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Here's the other bird I mentioned - a Crimson Rosella. I went for a short walk this morning to photograph one. The other ubiquitous parrot in the area is the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo.

06-03-2011, 05:07 PM	#5
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Rob, what a beautiful bird to have in ones backyard. Would love to see them in the wild like this. thanks for the view. Bob Originally posted by crewl1 Beautiful bird RobG Thanks for the feedback! It's great to see them in the back yard. I'm still hoping for a really good photo of an Eastern Rosella one day, but they're very shy and therefore hard to get close to. I don't think Australians appreciate how lucky we are! I wish the neighbours would stop feeding the Cockatoos though - they're too loud!

06-03-2011, 05:37 PM	#6
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Funny how one person's pet is another's pest. Great shots

06-04-2011, 05:29 AM	#7
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	What a fantastic array of spectacular birds you have in your garden !! You really need a DA*300 !

06-04-2011, 06:16 AM	#9
2cay2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North East Wales Posts: 30	Love the pictures! I've always been jealous of you Aussies - so many beautiful parrots! Most parrots LOVE fruit, apples and grapes are usually top of the favorites list. Might be useful to know if you want to tempt them into shot?!

06-04-2011, 07:06 AM	#10
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by RobG Would it really be that much better than the 55-300? Actually my next purchase will be a K5 so I can get the same shots without the digital noise. PS This afternoon there was a Satin Bowerbird trying to feed on the apples, but he was chased off by Red Wattle Birds... Rob. As you can see from my signature I have both the 55-300 and the DA300 ...... night & day. The DA300 is just a fabulous lense.

06-05-2011, 12:25 AM	#11
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by Frogfish Rob. As you can see from my signature I have both the 55-300 and the DA300 ...... night & day. The DA300 is just a fabulous lense. Well, I'll think about it, but the K5 is higher on my priority list. Not much point having a great piece of glass if the image is made disappointing by sensor noise.