Nature Red Wattle Bird

Red Wattle Bird · **3 Likes**

The Red Wattle Bird, so called due to the "red wattles" hanging on each side of its cheeks. ( Wattle is a type of Australian native yellow flowering plant ) There are also Yellow wattle birds

**Terry C** · 11-05-2017, 05:53 PM - **1 Like**

When I lived in Western Australia, I cursed the local Wattle Birds in mating season. They were very noisy, and would start up at about 4 am !
Here in Tasmania, they are much quieter, and don't get vocal until about 9 am - - much more civilised !

**clackers** · 11-05-2017, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by Cee Cee

The Red Wattle Bird, so called due to the "red wattles" hanging on each side of its cheeks. ( Wattle is a type of Australian native yellow flowering plant ) There are also Yellow wattle birds

Nice shot!

Yeah, they love the shrubs in our courtyard. Squawky things but I prefer them to the miners that also hang around.

**eaglem** · 11-05-2017, 06:32 PM

Well shot.........plenty of detail in the image.

pete-tarmigan · 11-05-2017, 08:08 PM

"This here's the Wattle, emblem of our land. You can stick it in a bottle or hold it in your hand. Amen."

Seriously though, I must get to Australia some time to add all those parrots, Meliphagidae (honeyeaters, wattle birds, friarbirds, etc.), fairy-wrens, ratites (emus, cassowaries), lyrebirds, brush-turkeys and other peculiar birds. Regarding wattles, plenty of birds outside Australia have them, e.g., turkey, guinea fowl, etc.

**Cee Cee** · 11-06-2017, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by Terry C

When I lived in Western Australia, I cursed the local Wattle Birds in mating season. They were very noisy, and would start up at about 4 am !
Here in Tasmania, they are much quieter, and don't get vocal until about 9 am - - much more civilised !

an Iconic sound of the bush, I like they're sound, but then they're not waking me at 4 in the morning

Originally posted by clackers

Nice shot!

Yeah, they love the shrubs in our courtyard. Squawky things but I prefer them to the miners that also hang around.

thanks for the comments clackers, agreed on the miners,

.

Originally posted by eaglem

Well shot.........plenty of detail in the image.

Cheers EM, thanks for the comments.

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

"This here's the Wattle, emblem of our land. You can stick it in a bottle or hold it in your hand. Amen."

Seriously though, I must get to Australia some time to add all those parrots, Meliphagidae (honeyeaters, wattle birds, friarbirds, etc.), fairy-wrens, ratites (emus, cassowaries), lyrebirds, brush-turkeys and other peculiar birds. Regarding wattles, plenty of birds outside Australia have them, e.g., turkey, guinea fowl, etc.

thank you for the comments pete-tarmigam, I must admit there's plenty on your list which is greatly under represented in my collection, I should get out more & try harder, cheers

Adam · 12-10-2017, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by Cee Cee

The Red Wattle Bird, so called due to the "red wattles" hanging on each side of its cheeks. ( Wattle is a type of Australian native yellow flowering plant ) There are also Yellow wattle birds

Very nice detail and bokeh! Love the parallel lines

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**Cee Cee** · 12-11-2017, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Very nice detail and bokeh! Love the parallel lines

thank you for the comments Adam, appreciated, cheers

photolady95 · 12-11-2017, 06:01 AM

Another bird I'll never get to photograph. Wonderful shot! TFS

**Cee Cee** · 12-11-2017, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Another bird I'll never get to photograph. Wonderful shot! TFS

so many birds .. so little time

, cheers & thanks for the comments.

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11-05-2017, 05:53 PM - 1 Like	#2
Terry C Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North west Tasmania. Photos: Gallery Posts: 609	When I lived in Western Australia, I cursed the local Wattle Birds in mating season. They were very noisy, and would start up at about 4 am ! Here in Tasmania, they are much quieter, and don't get vocal until about 9 am - - much more civilised !

11-05-2017, 06:05 PM	#3
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Cee Cee The Red Wattle Bird, so called due to the "red wattles" hanging on each side of its cheeks. ( Wattle is a type of Australian native yellow flowering plant ) There are also Yellow wattle birds Nice shot! Yeah, they love the shrubs in our courtyard. Squawky things but I prefer them to the miners that also hang around.

11-05-2017, 06:32 PM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,146	Well shot.........plenty of detail in the image.

11-05-2017, 08:08 PM	#5
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	"This here's the Wattle, emblem of our land. You can stick it in a bottle or hold it in your hand. Amen." Seriously though, I must get to Australia some time to add all those parrots, Meliphagidae (honeyeaters, wattle birds, friarbirds, etc.), fairy-wrens, ratites (emus, cassowaries), lyrebirds, brush-turkeys and other peculiar birds. Regarding wattles, plenty of birds outside Australia have them, e.g., turkey, guinea fowl, etc.

11-06-2017, 04:40 AM	#6
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441 Original Poster	Originally posted by Terry C When I lived in Western Australia, I cursed the local Wattle Birds in mating season. They were very noisy, and would start up at about 4 am ! Here in Tasmania, they are much quieter, and don't get vocal until about 9 am - - much more civilised ! an Iconic sound of the bush, I like they're sound, but then they're not waking me at 4 in the morning Originally posted by clackers Nice shot! Yeah, they love the shrubs in our courtyard. Squawky things but I prefer them to the miners that also hang around. thanks for the comments clackers, agreed on the miners, . Originally posted by eaglem Well shot.........plenty of detail in the image. Cheers EM, thanks for the comments. Originally posted by pete-tarmigan "This here's the Wattle, emblem of our land. You can stick it in a bottle or hold it in your hand. Amen." Seriously though, I must get to Australia some time to add all those parrots, Meliphagidae (honeyeaters, wattle birds, friarbirds, etc.), fairy-wrens, ratites (emus, cassowaries), lyrebirds, brush-turkeys and other peculiar birds. Regarding wattles, plenty of birds outside Australia have them, e.g., turkey, guinea fowl, etc. thank you for the comments pete-tarmigam, I must admit there's plenty on your list which is greatly under represented in my collection, I should get out more & try harder, cheers

12-10-2017, 12:35 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Cee Cee The Red Wattle Bird, so called due to the "red wattles" hanging on each side of its cheeks. ( Wattle is a type of Australian native yellow flowering plant ) There are also Yellow wattle birds Very nice detail and bokeh! Love the parallel lines Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Very nice detail and bokeh! Love the parallel lines thank you for the comments Adam, appreciated, cheers

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photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Another bird I'll never get to photograph. Wonderful shot! TFS

12-11-2017, 02:29 PM	#10
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 Another bird I'll never get to photograph. Wonderful shot! TFS so many birds .. so little time , cheers & thanks for the comments.