Thematic The Yard Birds Thread

Thagomizer · 09-30-2019, 08:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jabobby

Spotted this turkey vulture perched in one of the old trees in the yard this morning. We had a light rain last night so I guess it found a nice place to dry off.
Best Regards, Bob

They make an impressive sight, wings spread, sunning themselves in the morning.

fill23ca · 10-01-2019, 04:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jabobby

Spotted this turkey vulture perched in one of the old trees in the yard this morning. We had a light rain last night so I guess it found a nice place to dry off.
Best Regards, Bob

Love the second picture, jabobby.

Thagomizer · 10-01-2019, 08:54 PM - **3 Likes**

Some corvids:

A young crow in the parking lot of our building, cleaning up after garbage day:

Ravens in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Not technically my yard, but on a friend's balcony:

And in her neighbourhood:

**Des** · 10-07-2019, 06:49 PM - **6 Likes**

Lewin's Honeyeater. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 260mm. With a touch of fill flash.

**Des** · 10-08-2019, 03:04 PM - **4 Likes**

I was sorting photos of our resident Grey Shrike-thrush chicks, when their dad, Orlando, turned up to check them out. K-S2 + FA 43 Ltd.

Thagomizer · 10-08-2019, 03:40 PM - **3 Likes**

Did he go for your throat?

Shouldn't Orlando be venomous or something? Isn't Australia the land of sabretooth hummingbirds and poisonous bilbies, where if the wildlife isn't actively trying to kill you, it's only because it's asleep and dreaming of killing you?

Grippy · 10-08-2019, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Did he go for your throat?

Shouldn't Orlando be venomous or something? Isn't Australia the land of sabretooth hummingbirds and poisonous bilbies, where if the wildlife isn't actively trying to kill you, it's only because it's asleep and dreaming of killing you?

Haha, we're dicing with death every time we move.

---------- Post added 10-09-19 at 09:17 AM ----------

In my neighbours tree, with the Bigma

P3II8943

**Des** · 10-08-2019, 04:30 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Did he go for your throat?
Shouldn't Orlando be venomous or something? Isn't Australia the land of sabretooth hummingbirds and poisonous bilbies, where if the wildlife isn't actively trying to kill you, it's only because it's asleep and dreaming of killing you?

Just between ourselves, we put those stories around to keep the number of tourists under control.

Are Australian snakes the deadliest in the world? Not even close

Orlando was more likely to sit on my knee than go for my throat.

The dear chap died last year from a respiratory infection. Miss him a lot.

dbs · 10-09-2019, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by Des

Just between ourselves, we put those stories around to keep the number of tourists under control.

Are Australian snakes the deadliest in the world? Not even close

Orlando was more likely to sit on my knee than go for my throat.

The dear chap died last year from a respiratory infection. Miss him a lot.

Hi Des

Do they nest in your are and stay around you with each generation like magpies can do ?

Dave

**Des** · 10-09-2019, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Hi DesDo they nest in your are and stay around you with each generation like magpies can do ?Dave

They have nested in our shed each year for 6 years Dave. Each year the chicks have departed (eventually). They are not like maggies or fairy-wrens whose chicks from previous broods stay around and help with raising the youngsters. Essentially there is a pair with a territory. They tolerate others until breeding season. The resident pair does all the work in raising their chicks.

A couple of years ago one of the boys from a previous brood returned and challenged Orlando for the territory. He nearly won. This year, following the deaths of the parents, we have previous years' female chicks looking to take over the territory, each with a bloke from elsewhere. They don't seem interested in nesting in the shed, so they will probably build new nests.

They are fascinating birds. Their song is remarkable and a delight to hear.

dbs · 10-09-2019, 03:55 PM - **1 Like**

Hi Des

Your abode must be to there liking then to make your home there home
The sound of birds in the morning is a pleasure to near.....mostly...unless you wish to sleep in

Dave

jquill · 10-09-2019, 04:01 PM - **4 Likes**

Canadian Geese in the back yard irrigation pond.

Taking the younglings for a swim

dbs · 10-09-2019, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by jquill

Canadian Geese in the back yard irrigation pond.

Taking the younglings for a swim

nice shot .
i fear your pond is larger than my block let alone the back yard

Dave

MikeyBugs95 · 10-10-2019, 07:56 PM - **4 Likes**

A robin taken in April.

Used Sigma 50-500mm OS HSM, Pentax K-3II

**Des** · 10-14-2019, 01:46 AM - **4 Likes**

Some more of the locals.

Eastern Yellow Robin. K-3 + FA*300 f4.5

Olive Whistler (female or immature, not sure) K-3 + FA*300

Olive Whistler male. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

Golden Whistler, female. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 300mm. (The resolution on this lens belies its budget price.)

Little Corella in a little house. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm.

Crimson Rosella. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 230mm.

Bertrand, a resident Grey Shrike-thrush. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 230mm.

Gigantor, the bossy Red Wattlebird. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 260mm.

The first 5 are X-posted from the 300+ thread.

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09-30-2019, 08:49 PM - 1 Like	#1606
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by jabobby Spotted this turkey vulture perched in one of the old trees in the yard this morning. We had a light rain last night so I guess it found a nice place to dry off. Best Regards, Bob They make an impressive sight, wings spread, sunning themselves in the morning.

10-01-2019, 04:31 PM - 1 Like	#1607
fill23ca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Central Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	Originally posted by jabobby Spotted this turkey vulture perched in one of the old trees in the yard this morning. We had a light rain last night so I guess it found a nice place to dry off. Best Regards, Bob Love the second picture, jabobby.

10-01-2019, 08:54 PM - 3 Likes	#1608
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Some corvids: A young crow in the parking lot of our building, cleaning up after garbage day: Ravens in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Not technically my yard, but on a friend's balcony: And in her neighbourhood:

10-07-2019, 06:49 PM - 6 Likes	#1609
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Lewin's Honeyeater. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 260mm. With a touch of fill flash.

10-08-2019, 03:04 PM - 4 Likes	#1610
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	I was sorting photos of our resident Grey Shrike-thrush chicks, when their dad, Orlando, turned up to check them out. K-S2 + FA 43 Ltd.

10-08-2019, 03:40 PM - 3 Likes	#1611
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Did he go for your throat? Shouldn't Orlando be venomous or something? Isn't Australia the land of sabretooth hummingbirds and poisonous bilbies, where if the wildlife isn't actively trying to kill you, it's only because it's asleep and dreaming of killing you?

10-08-2019, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#1612
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	Originally posted by Thagomizer Did he go for your throat? Shouldn't Orlando be venomous or something? Isn't Australia the land of sabretooth hummingbirds and poisonous bilbies, where if the wildlife isn't actively trying to kill you, it's only because it's asleep and dreaming of killing you? Haha, we're dicing with death every time we move. ---------- Post added 10-09-19 at 09:17 AM ---------- In my neighbours tree, with the Bigma P3II8943

10-08-2019, 04:30 PM - 3 Likes	#1613
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Originally posted by Thagomizer Did he go for your throat? Shouldn't Orlando be venomous or something? Isn't Australia the land of sabretooth hummingbirds and poisonous bilbies, where if the wildlife isn't actively trying to kill you, it's only because it's asleep and dreaming of killing you? Just between ourselves, we put those stories around to keep the number of tourists under control. Are Australian snakes the deadliest in the world? Not even close Orlando was more likely to sit on my knee than go for my throat. The dear chap died last year from a respiratory infection. Miss him a lot.

10-09-2019, 02:59 PM	#1614
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by Des Just between ourselves, we put those stories around to keep the number of tourists under control. Are Australian snakes the deadliest in the world? Not even close Orlando was more likely to sit on my knee than go for my throat. The dear chap died last year from a respiratory infection. Miss him a lot. Hi Des Do they nest in your are and stay around you with each generation like magpies can do ? Dave

10-09-2019, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#1615
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Originally posted by dbs Hi DesDo they nest in your are and stay around you with each generation like magpies can do ?Dave They have nested in our shed each year for 6 years Dave. Each year the chicks have departed (eventually). They are not like maggies or fairy-wrens whose chicks from previous broods stay around and help with raising the youngsters. Essentially there is a pair with a territory. They tolerate others until breeding season. The resident pair does all the work in raising their chicks. A couple of years ago one of the boys from a previous brood returned and challenged Orlando for the territory. He nearly won. This year, following the deaths of the parents, we have previous years' female chicks looking to take over the territory, each with a bloke from elsewhere. They don't seem interested in nesting in the shed, so they will probably build new nests. They are fascinating birds. Their song is remarkable and a delight to hear.

10-09-2019, 03:55 PM - 1 Like	#1616
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Hi Des Your abode must be to there liking then to make your home there home The sound of birds in the morning is a pleasure to near.....mostly...unless you wish to sleep in Dave

10-09-2019, 04:01 PM - 4 Likes	#1617
jquill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 2,933	Canadian Geese in the back yard irrigation pond. Taking the younglings for a swim

10-09-2019, 09:33 PM	#1618
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by jquill Canadian Geese in the back yard irrigation pond. Taking the younglings for a swim nice shot . i fear your pond is larger than my block let alone the back yard Dave

10-10-2019, 07:56 PM - 4 Likes	#1619
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	A robin taken in April. Used Sigma 50-500mm OS HSM, Pentax K-3II

10-14-2019, 01:46 AM - 4 Likes	#1620
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Some more of the locals. Eastern Yellow Robin. K-3 + FA300 f4.5 Olive Whistler (female or immature, not sure) K-3 + FA300 Olive Whistler male. K-S2 + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm Golden Whistler, female. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 300mm. (The resolution on this lens belies its budget price.) Little Corella in a little house. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm. Crimson Rosella. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 230mm. Bertrand, a resident Grey Shrike-thrush. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 230mm. Gigantor, the bossy Red Wattlebird. KP + DA-L 55-300 at 260mm. The first 5 are X-posted from the 300+ thread.