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Pinecone crunch by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Male Gang-gang feeding on a pine tree.

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And to give an idea of the amount of data in the image, here's almost 1:1 of the pixels.

Gang Gang up close by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**gordon_l34** · 07-09-2020, 12:45 PM

Hi Rob,

It is a wonder you were able to get close enough or aren't they that timid?

Regards,
Gordon

RobG · 07-09-2020, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by gordon_l34

It is a wonder you were able to get close enough or aren't they that timid?

They are much more timid than Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Galahs or Corellas. This guy was busy eating, so he wasn't too concerned about me. He was also quite a long way off the ground, which probably made him more relaxed, plus the tree is right next to a public farm garden where there's often people around, so perhaps he's used to having company. One of the people who had a veggie plot told me that there's a group of four or five Gang-gangs which are frequently in that tree.

There's a couple of pairs which drink at the waterfall in the National Botanic Gardens which are more timid. They only come down for a drink near sunset when visitors have mostly gone.

**ToddK** · 07-09-2020, 06:12 PM

Wonderful capture Rob! I love those crazy looking crest feathers

RobG · 07-09-2020, 07:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ToddK

Wonderful capture Rob! I love those crazy looking crest feathers

Aren't they cool? All the other Australian Cockatoos went for smooth crests, but perhaps the Gang-gang doesn't mind a bit of drag.

Canberra has a lot of Coackatoos - I've seen Sulphur-crested, Yellow-tailed Black, Glossy Black, Gang-gang, Corella (little and long-beaked) as well as Galahs. There's plenty of galahs in Canberra, as I'm sure most Australians would agree.

(In Australian idiom, calling someone a galah means that they are a bit of an idiot, and most Australians associate Canberra with Federal parliament...)

**ToddK** · 07-09-2020, 09:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

(In Australian idiom, calling someone a galah means that they are a bit of an idiot, and most Australians associate Canberra with Federal parliament...)

I think that is a common theme of capitals of all types throughout the world. I live near Sacramento, CA and there are nothing but galahs around here!

RobG · 07-09-2020, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

I think that is a common theme of capitals of all types throughout the world. I live near Sacramento, CA and there are nothing but galahs around here!

I've been to California several times, but never Sacramento, so I'll take your word for it, but it sounds likely!

**Kerrowdown** · 07-09-2020, 11:25 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RobG

Pinecone crunch

Now there's a beak fit for purpose... absolutely designed for that job.

RobG · 07-10-2020, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Now there's a beak fit for purpose... absolutely designed for that job.

Yep! I don't recommend putting fingers anywhere in reach of a Cockatoo beak.

**Sailor** · 07-10-2020, 06:36 AM

Amazing shot, Rob, of what is - to me - an amazing critter!

Jer

SSGGeezer · 07-10-2020, 06:07 PM

Great capture Rob! You have some colorful characters in your area to take pictures of. In the cropped image it looks like he is having a laugh at you working so hard to take the shot. Frame the cropped version, it just makes me smile when I look at it. You could sell lots of that image to the tourists when they come back.

**K2 to K50** · 07-10-2020, 11:15 PM

Wonderful shot, Rob. Curious thatching on the rear of its head! I am still jealous of the bird life you are finding around your office and home area there in Canberra!

Originally posted by RobG

Male Gang-gang feeding on a pine tree.

---------- Post added 09-07-20 at 09:27 PM ----------

And to give an idea of the amount of data in the image, here's almost 1:1 of the pixels.

And you are still teasing me about the 150-450mm lens!!! But yes, excellent detail showing in that crop!

RobG · 07-11-2020, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Amazing shot, Rob, of what is - to me - an amazing critter!

Thanks Jer! They're amazing to me and relatively rare in Australia, so it's good to see them around in Canberra.

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Great capture Rob! You have some colorful characters in your area to take pictures of. In the cropped image it looks like he is having a laugh at you working so hard to take the shot. Frame the cropped version, it just makes me smile when I look at it. You could sell lots of that image to the tourists when they come back.

Thanks for the idea! I'll keep trying to get a closer shot.

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Wonderful shot, Rob. Curious thatching on the rear of its head! I am still jealous of the bird life you are finding around your office and home area there in Canberra!

You mean his crest? It's a strange crest for sure. I'm lucky that I have a ramsar designated wetland five minutes drive from my office.

I've identified 84 species of birds there, and 166 in the ACT.

Quote:

And you are still teasing me about the 150-450mm lens!!! But yes, excellent detail showing in that crop!

Sorry! That's why I really want that new APSC camera. The results I've seen from others with the K1 have been impressive too.

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07-09-2020, 12:45 PM	#2
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Hi Rob, It is a wonder you were able to get close enough or aren't they that timid? Regards, Gordon

07-09-2020, 05:15 PM	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by gordon_l34 It is a wonder you were able to get close enough or aren't they that timid? They are much more timid than Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Galahs or Corellas. This guy was busy eating, so he wasn't too concerned about me. He was also quite a long way off the ground, which probably made him more relaxed, plus the tree is right next to a public farm garden where there's often people around, so perhaps he's used to having company. One of the people who had a veggie plot told me that there's a group of four or five Gang-gangs which are frequently in that tree. There's a couple of pairs which drink at the waterfall in the National Botanic Gardens which are more timid. They only come down for a drink near sunset when visitors have mostly gone.

07-09-2020, 06:12 PM	#4
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Wonderful capture Rob! I love those crazy looking crest feathers

07-09-2020, 07:27 PM - 1 Like	#5
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Wonderful capture Rob! I love those crazy looking crest feathers Aren't they cool? All the other Australian Cockatoos went for smooth crests, but perhaps the Gang-gang doesn't mind a bit of drag. Canberra has a lot of Coackatoos - I've seen Sulphur-crested, Yellow-tailed Black, Glossy Black, Gang-gang, Corella (little and long-beaked) as well as Galahs. There's plenty of galahs in Canberra, as I'm sure most Australians would agree. (In Australian idiom, calling someone a galah means that they are a bit of an idiot, and most Australians associate Canberra with Federal parliament...)

07-09-2020, 09:43 PM - 1 Like	#6
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Originally posted by RobG (In Australian idiom, calling someone a galah means that they are a bit of an idiot, and most Australians associate Canberra with Federal parliament...) I think that is a common theme of capitals of all types throughout the world. I live near Sacramento, CA and there are nothing but galahs around here!

07-09-2020, 10:07 PM	#7
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK I think that is a common theme of capitals of all types throughout the world. I live near Sacramento, CA and there are nothing but galahs around here! I've been to California several times, but never Sacramento, so I'll take your word for it, but it sounds likely!

07-09-2020, 11:25 PM - 2 Likes	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by RobG Pinecone crunch Now there's a beak fit for purpose... absolutely designed for that job.

07-10-2020, 03:00 AM	#9
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Now there's a beak fit for purpose... absolutely designed for that job. Yep! I don't recommend putting fingers anywhere in reach of a Cockatoo beak.

07-10-2020, 06:36 AM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Amazing shot, Rob, of what is - to me - an amazing critter! Jer

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SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Great capture Rob! You have some colorful characters in your area to take pictures of. In the cropped image it looks like he is having a laugh at you working so hard to take the shot. Frame the cropped version, it just makes me smile when I look at it. You could sell lots of that image to the tourists when they come back.

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07-10-2020, 11:15 PM	#12
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,790	Wonderful shot, Rob. Curious thatching on the rear of its head! I am still jealous of the bird life you are finding around your office and home area there in Canberra! Originally posted by RobG Male Gang-gang feeding on a pine tree. ---------- Post added 09-07-20 at 09:27 PM ---------- And to give an idea of the amount of data in the image, here's almost 1:1 of the pixels. And you are still teasing me about the 150-450mm lens!!! But yes, excellent detail showing in that crop!

07-11-2020, 06:53 AM	#13
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Amazing shot, Rob, of what is - to me - an amazing critter! Thanks Jer! They're amazing to me and relatively rare in Australia, so it's good to see them around in Canberra. Originally posted by SSGGeezer Great capture Rob! You have some colorful characters in your area to take pictures of. In the cropped image it looks like he is having a laugh at you working so hard to take the shot. Frame the cropped version, it just makes me smile when I look at it. You could sell lots of that image to the tourists when they come back. Thanks for the idea! I'll keep trying to get a closer shot. Originally posted by K2 to K50 Wonderful shot, Rob. Curious thatching on the rear of its head! I am still jealous of the bird life you are finding around your office and home area there in Canberra! You mean his crest? It's a strange crest for sure. I'm lucky that I have a ramsar designated wetland five minutes drive from my office. I've identified 84 species of birds there, and 166 in the ACT. Quote: And you are still teasing me about the 150-450mm lens!!! But yes, excellent detail showing in that crop! Sorry! That's why I really want that new APSC camera. The results I've seen from others with the K1 have been impressive too.