Sharon's third time's a charm - well maybe

[shazdwn]

41/NT23 - Long-tailed Finch, Edith Falls Rd NT, Australia - 27/2/2022

 

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42/NT24 - Black-faced Woodswallow, Edith Falls Rd NT, Australia - 27/2/2022

 

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43/NT25 - Partridge Pigeon, Umbawarra NT, Australia - 27/2/2022

 

 

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44/NT26 - Australian Pipit, Pine Creek NT, Australia - 27/2/2022

 

[shazdwn]

45/NT27 - Helmeted Guineafowl, Pine Creek NT, Australia - 27/2/2022 - introduced but a wild population 

 

[Kitsafari]

what a shot of the fantastic gouldian finch!

[shazdwn]

This is an endangered species but reliably found in this town - first time I have seen one in a nest though, they nest in termite mounds

 

46/NT28 - Hooded Parrot, Pine Creek NT, Australia - 27/2/2022

 

[shazdwn]

47/NT29 - Pied Butcherbird, Pine Creek NT, Australia - 27/2/2022

 

Edited March 6, 2022 by shazdwn

[shazdwn]

This image just screams Australia to me

 

48/NT30 - Brolga, Pine Creek NT, Australia - 27/2/2022

 

[shazdwn]

And one from today

 

49/NT31 - Royal Spoonbilll, Fogg Dam NT, Australia - 6/3/2022

[shazdwn]

And one more makes 50

 

50/NT32 - Pied Heron Fogg Dam NT, Australia - 27/2/2022

[Kitsafari]

Gorgeous pied herons for the landmark 50th - well done! 

[Galana]

Good to see you flexing your skills with both your milestone 50 and an terrific EBC.

[PeterHG]

Congratulations on reaching 50! Many beautiful species and photos: Gouldian Finch, Spoonbill, great action shot of the Pied Herons; keep them coming!

[xelas]

The Pied Heron action shot is perfect! Just WOW factor.

[michael-ibk]

Love your thread Sharon. So many beautiful birds and your photopgraphy is just excellent. Especially enjoyed the Lord Howe additions.

[Dave Williams]

Why is it Australia takes a European style species and adds a little something to make it look quite spectacular in comparison. The Spoonbill and Herons being just two examples! Excellent action shot of the latter too.

[Peter Connan]

What a shot!

[shazdwn]

Once again I find myself with a lot of catching up to do. I may not get it done in one sitting but I'll at least make a start.

 

Thanks to everyone for your comments they are greatly appreciated.

 

On 3/17/2022 at 2:21 AM, Dave Williams said:

Why is it Australia takes a European style species and adds a little something to make it look quite spectacular in comparison. 

 

That's just the way we Aussies roll . Flamboyant to the end

 

 

[shazdwn]

51/NT33 - Burdekin Duck, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia - 15 March 2022

 

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52/NT34 - Great Knot, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia - 15 March 2022

 

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53/NT35 - Grey Plover, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia - 15 March 2022

 

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54/NT36 - Brahminy Kite, Darwin, Northern Te rritory, Australia - 15 March 2022

 

[shazdwn]

55/NT37 - Beach Stone-curlew, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia - 16 March 2022

 

[shazdwn]

56/NT38 - Pacific Golden Plover, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia - 19 March 2022