Nature Long Billed Corella

Long Billed Corella · 06:30 AM

I was trying to get some closeup shots of some Galahs feeding on grass seeds, when this Long Billed Corella dropped in, then they all got chased off by a dog, a little later I found him in isolation, and he allowed me to get pretty close, in fact I'm sure he would have allowed a head & shoulders portrait, but in the end I was restricted by the 20ft min focus of the lens.

but I was pretty happy to get these

**charliezap** · 02-08-2012, 06:38 AM

Interesting looking bird C.Are they timid or friendly?--charliezap

Cee Cee · 02-08-2012, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

Interesting looking bird C.Are they timid or friendly?--charliezap

I'm not sure about in the wild but the birds along this track seemed pretty used of humans, there are normally Galahs around as well and they seem to get spooked if you get within about 30ft or so and they all fly off. This Corella on its own let me get much closer, but was still very watchful. They can be domesticated pretty much like cockatoos or parrots I think.

slowpez · 02-08-2012, 07:31 AM

These are stuff our zoos are made of. I love seeing birds from all over the world. Beautiful creature and thanks for sharing.

Cee Cee · 02-08-2012, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

These are stuff our zoos are made of. I love seeing birds from all over the world. Beautiful creature and thanks for sharing.

thanks, glad you liked them, here's a some more with Galahs you may enjoy.

cheers

**Bob Harris** · 02-08-2012, 12:02 PM

Wow CC, what a privilege to see these in the wild, beautiful birds but I bet with that beak, they could bite you pretty good. All I have bird wise are ravens and a few hummingbirds, great up close shots.

Cee Cee · 02-08-2012, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Wow CC, what a privilege to see these in the wild, beautiful birds but I bet with that beak, they could bite you pretty good. All I have bird wise are ravens and a few hummingbirds, great up close shots.

thanks for your kind words Bob, you do sometimes forget whats on your front door step, I enjoy viewing the Humming birds, Road runners, Eagles, Vultures, Owls etc etc.. and all the varieties you have there, I guess that's what makes PF so great.

cheers
CC.

**Bruce Clark** · 02-09-2012, 12:50 AM

Nice photos. Unusual to see on on it's own as they usually flock in large numbers.

daacon · 02-09-2012, 07:07 AM

You got some great close ups there CC well done.

Cee Cee · 02-09-2012, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Nice photos. Unusual to see on on it's own as they usually flock in large numbers.

I've seen this flock of Galahs several times now and this Corella always seems to be around when the Galahs are, I think he must be an honorary member of the flock.

Originally posted by daacon

You got some great close ups there CC well done.

thanks daacon, I was pleased this guy hung around and posed for about 10 minutes, in the end I had to tell him that was all, I had enough.

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02-08-2012, 06:38 AM	#2
charliezap Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,657	Interesting looking bird C.Are they timid or friendly?--charliezap

02-08-2012, 07:07 AM	#3
Cee Cee Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,442 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap Interesting looking bird C.Are they timid or friendly?--charliezap I'm not sure about in the wild but the birds along this track seemed pretty used of humans, there are normally Galahs around as well and they seem to get spooked if you get within about 30ft or so and they all fly off. This Corella on its own let me get much closer, but was still very watchful. They can be domesticated pretty much like cockatoos or parrots I think.

02-08-2012, 07:31 AM	#4
slowpez Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,468	These are stuff our zoos are made of. I love seeing birds from all over the world. Beautiful creature and thanks for sharing.

02-08-2012, 12:02 PM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Wow CC, what a privilege to see these in the wild, beautiful birds but I bet with that beak, they could bite you pretty good. All I have bird wise are ravens and a few hummingbirds, great up close shots.

02-08-2012, 11:23 PM	#7
Cee Cee Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,442 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Wow CC, what a privilege to see these in the wild, beautiful birds but I bet with that beak, they could bite you pretty good. All I have bird wise are ravens and a few hummingbirds, great up close shots. thanks for your kind words Bob, you do sometimes forget whats on your front door step, I enjoy viewing the Humming birds, Road runners, Eagles, Vultures, Owls etc etc.. and all the varieties you have there, I guess that's what makes PF so great. cheers CC.

02-09-2012, 12:50 AM	#8
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,435	Nice photos. Unusual to see on on it's own as they usually flock in large numbers.

02-09-2012, 07:07 AM	#9
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	You got some great close ups there CC well done.

02-09-2012, 07:59 AM	#10
Cee Cee Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,442 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark Nice photos. Unusual to see on on it's own as they usually flock in large numbers. I've seen this flock of Galahs several times now and this Corella always seems to be around when the Galahs are, I think he must be an honorary member of the flock. Originally posted by daacon You got some great close ups there CC well done. thanks daacon, I was pleased this guy hung around and posed for about 10 minutes, in the end I had to tell him that was all, I had enough.

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