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Arjay Bee · 11-24-2017, 07:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

Here's a young Crimson Rosella performing a gymnastics routine out of frustration.

Bit of a galah then :-)

**dadipentak** · 12-02-2017, 04:09 PM - **4 Likes**

A couple of Coopers Hawk shots:
shooting west in the morning

and to the east in the afternoon

gifthorse · 12-10-2017, 05:17 PM - **4 Likes**

Several day ago I was sitting and reading when a flash of motion caught my eye. a Cooper's hawk had taken a mourning dove just outside the patio door.

On a less violent note there's been a downy woodpecker

a couple of red breasted nuthatches

a few mountain chickadees

and a Costa's hummingbird visiting the feeders over the last couple of days.

**dadipentak** · 12-10-2017, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by gifthorse

a Cooper's hawk had taken a mourning dove

Caught in the act--well done! Bunch of nice photos there.

gifthorse · 12-14-2017, 08:10 PM - **4 Likes**

Red breasted nuthatch

Mountain chickadee

and the yellow rumped warblers have finally arrived.

ccc_ · 12-19-2017, 10:04 AM - **1 Like**

the mice and juncos are contending over grain spillage near this rotting tie wall
real fights...totally unexpected considering the difference in sizes

my desire for a shot was interrupted by a cooper's that actually dragged a mouse from the wall a couple of days ago

no visible rodents since

gifthorse · 12-19-2017, 02:07 PM - **4 Likes**

Nighttime temps are in the mid teens and this lady is still stopping by.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-25-2017, 07:18 AM - **1 Like**

Northern harrier; I rarely see them landed, usually they are coursing the fields for prey

**jacamar** · 12-25-2017, 08:44 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm cheating a little bit here - this Painted Bunting was in the "yard" at the Visitor Centre of the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Florida. I thought something colourful might be appropriate today. Now I'm back in Toronto and I have to go out and clear some snow. Best of the season to everyone!

**Riggomatic** · 12-29-2017, 08:19 AM - **1 Like**

A sparrow puffed up and trying to stay warm. Not much protection from the wind in the Pussy-willow bush.

SMC-K 200mm f4 at f5.6

**Riggomatic** · 12-30-2017, 09:42 AM - **1 Like**

More birds from the safety of my basement window blind

.

All with the SMC-K 135 f2.5 at f8 on a K-5.

Male (House) Sparrow

Male House Finch

Blue Jay and a Tufted Titmouse facing off for the seeds

Just the Tufted posing before eating

**Riggomatic** · 01-01-2018, 12:39 PM - **1 Like**

Caught snacking

K-200 f4 at f5.6

**Des** · 01-09-2018, 02:27 AM - **2 Likes**

Summer is parrot season. New this year are Little Corellas - another of the cockatoos that have spread in range and number over recent years. They weren't in Gippsland at all until about 30 years ago, but they have now become quite common. Beautiful birds - playful, lively, social and smart.

These with the DA-L 55-300.

I assume that their scientific name, Cacatua sanguinea (blood-coloured cockatoo), refers to the red patch on their lores.

normhead · 01-14-2018, 05:01 PM - **1 Like**

I finally got some "yard" time today. It was late, the light was very soft, but I guess you take what you get.

K-3 and Tamron SP AF 300 2.8 ED [IF] and HD DA 1.4 TC (420mm ƒ4)

A downy woodprecker,

A Hairy Woodpecker, he didn't fit the frame but he graciously turned sideways ro I didn't have to go vertical/

An American tree sparrow. I have no idea what this guy is doing here this time of year. The Juncos as well have stayed really late. Nether usually turn up until spring. It hasn't been a warm year, so I'm not sure what's up.

The aforementioned Junco

normhead · 01-15-2018, 03:04 PM - **2 Likes**

Today's feeder creatures

K-3 and Tamron 300 2.8 with HD DA 1.4 TC

There are at least 50 American Goldfinches n the yard. Taken from the kitchen window of one of the three places they are hanging out.

Two of my little squirrel buddies.

high key American tree sparrow.

Female Purple Finch

If you are feeling ambitious local the male Purple Finch in the above photo.

12-02-2017, 04:09 PM - 4 Likes	#932
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	A couple of Coopers Hawk shots: shooting west in the morning and to the east in the afternoon Last edited by dadipentak; 12-19-2017 at 02:28 PM.

12-25-2017, 07:18 AM - 1 Like	#938
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,778	Northern harrier; I rarely see them landed, usually they are coursing the fields for prey Last edited by pepperberry farm; 12-25-2017 at 07:28 AM.

12-30-2017, 09:42 AM - 1 Like	#941
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	More birds from the safety of my basement window blind . All with the SMC-K 135 f2.5 at f8 on a K-5. Male (House) Sparrow Male House Finch Blue Jay and a Tufted Titmouse facing off for the seeds Just the Tufted posing before eating Last edited by Riggomatic; 12-30-2017 at 09:44 AM. Reason: added camera model to text

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11-24-2017, 07:54 PM - 1 Like	#931
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by Des Here's a young Crimson Rosella performing a gymnastics routine out of frustration. Bit of a galah then :-)

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gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,949	Several day ago I was sitting and reading when a flash of motion caught my eye. a Cooper's hawk had taken a mourning dove just outside the patio door. On a less violent note there's been a downy woodpecker a couple of red breasted nuthatches a few mountain chickadees and a Costa's hummingbird visiting the feeders over the last couple of days.

12-10-2017, 08:11 PM	#934
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by gifthorse a Cooper's hawk had taken a mourning dove Caught in the act--well done! Bunch of nice photos there.

12-14-2017, 08:10 PM - 4 Likes	#935
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,949	Red breasted nuthatch Mountain chickadee and the yellow rumped warblers have finally arrived.

12-19-2017, 02:07 PM - 4 Likes	#937
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,949	Nighttime temps are in the mid teens and this lady is still stopping by.

12-25-2017, 08:44 AM - 2 Likes	#939
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	I'm cheating a little bit here - this Painted Bunting was in the "yard" at the Visitor Centre of the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Florida. I thought something colourful might be appropriate today. Now I'm back in Toronto and I have to go out and clear some snow. Best of the season to everyone!

12-29-2017, 08:19 AM - 1 Like	#940
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	A sparrow puffed up and trying to stay warm. Not much protection from the wind in the Pussy-willow bush. SMC-K 200mm f4 at f5.6

01-01-2018, 12:39 PM - 1 Like	#942
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Caught snacking K-200 f4 at f5.6

01-09-2018, 02:27 AM - 2 Likes	#943
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Summer is parrot season. New this year are Little Corellas - another of the cockatoos that have spread in range and number over recent years. They weren't in Gippsland at all until about 30 years ago, but they have now become quite common. Beautiful birds - playful, lively, social and smart. These with the DA-L 55-300. I assume that their scientific name, Cacatua sanguinea (blood-coloured cockatoo), refers to the red patch on their lores.

01-14-2018, 05:01 PM - 1 Like	#944
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I finally got some "yard" time today. It was late, the light was very soft, but I guess you take what you get. K-3 and Tamron SP AF 300 2.8 ED [IF] and HD DA 1.4 TC (420mm ƒ4) A downy woodprecker, A Hairy Woodpecker, he didn't fit the frame but he graciously turned sideways ro I didn't have to go vertical/ An American tree sparrow. I have no idea what this guy is doing here this time of year. The Juncos as well have stayed really late. Nether usually turn up until spring. It hasn't been a warm year, so I'm not sure what's up. The aforementioned Junco

01-15-2018, 03:04 PM - 2 Likes	#945
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Today's feeder creatures K-3 and Tamron 300 2.8 with HD DA 1.4 TC There are at least 50 American Goldfinches n the yard. Taken from the kitchen window of one of the three places they are hanging out. Two of my little squirrel buddies. high key American tree sparrow. Female Purple Finch If you are feeling ambitious local the male Purple Finch in the above photo.

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