This is probably the fourth image of this bird I have posted over the last 2-3 yrs, but I think it is a slightly better image than any of previous shots.

I spotted it through my kitchen window as it landed in the Grevillea. I had to slide open, as quietly as I could, a main sliding glass door, then a sliding security screen door, only 5 or 6 metres from the bird, before I could take the shots. My K3 iii was already sitting just inside the doors, on my tripod, with the 150-450mm mounted.

It allowed me only 5 shots before taking off.

[RobG]

Great shot! Pale-headed Rosellas seem to be much more skittish than Crimson Rosellas, probably more like Eastern Rosellas which they are more closely related to. It's nice that you captured the grevillea for context as well.

[eaglem]

Good capture and the first one I've seen

[Des]

What a lovely shot Peter. Good thing you were prepared!

[phx.david]

Really nice shot. Love the colors of the bird.

[MikeNArk]

Nice capture in muted light. It gives a softer appearance which is very attractive on this colorful bird and foliage. Nice shot.

[K2 to K50]

Great shot! Pale-headed Rosellas seem to be much more skittish than Crimson Rosellas, probably more like Eastern Rosellas which they are more closely related to. It's nice that you captured the grevillea for context as well.

Thanks Rob. Only planted that Grevillea two years ago, but boy, has it earned its' keep in terms of bird photography opps - Noisy and Little Friarbirds, Blue-faced Honeyeaters, Noisy Miner, Brown Honeyeater, Rainbow Lorikeets, Gray Fantail, Superb Fairy Wrens. And a pair of Double-barred Finches even built a nest in it!!
And yes, this Rosella is very skittish. I should try more often to switch to electronic shutter, as I have seen it stop and and take stock quite often at the click of the shutter.

Good capture and the first one I've seen

Thanks, eaglem. Apparently they are endemic to North Eastern Australia - so you would not seem them on your side of the continent.

What a lovely shot Peter. Good thing you were prepared!

Thanks Des. I often leave the K3 iii with the 150-450mm monster mounted on my tripod in that doorway for just such opportunities, since commissioning the little native garden in my back yard.

Really nice shot. Love the colors of the bird.

Thanks David. It is a far less commonly seen bird compared to the ubiquitous rainbow lorikeet.

Nice capture in muted light. It gives a softer appearance which is very attractive on this colorful bird and foliage. Nice shot.

Thanks Mike. Towards the tail end of a winter afternoon, and the sun had just moments before disappeared behind a cloud.


Thanks everyone - glad you all enjoyed seeing this bird. I enjoy spotting it every time it comes to visit. On one or two occasions I have spotted a pair of them in this particular bush.

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[RobG]

Thanks Rob. Only planted that Grevillea two years ago, but boy, has it earned its' keep in terms of bird photography opps - Noisy and Little Friarbirds, Blue-faced Honeyeaters, Noisy Miner, Brown Honeyeater, Rainbow Lorikeets, Gray Fantail, Superb Fairy Wrens. And a pair of Double-barred Finches even built a nest in it!!

Excellent! Definitely a good investment.

And yes, this Rosella is very skittish. I should try more often to switch to electronic shutter, as I have seen it stop and and take stock quite often at the click of the shutter.

I'd completely forgotten about that feature. I should try it more often.

[ToddK]

Fantastic capture Peter, and a description of your circumstances that I have experienced countless times. It seems like I always spot the best bird photo opportunity when I am inside the house. The bird has beautiful colors.