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'Sighted again!'
Hi all, just had to share this one again, I used an image for my Xmas Card as didn't really know where to place it! I went to Eynesbury and went for a walk, (my respite) in the Greybox Forest, not too many birds as very dry, but when I got back to near the artificial lake the Cockatoos and Corellas were making quite a din and as I was watching the Long-bills play high in the trees I saw 'my' Hybrid, tried to get a few shots, but too high up...it then flew off.... but a short time later as I was standing near the Pergola that is out over the water so the kids can see the ducks etc close-up, in flew the Hybrid just above my head! The S/C Cockatoos were close by as well as the L/B Corellas, it stayed for 10 mins or so, got heaps of photos, before going off towards the forest to roost, I hurried back to Pete and told hime that I had seen it again. I sent a few images to the local shire and birding friends, they are still amazed that a Hybrid has actually survived in the wild.....do hope you all like it!
Habitat
Forests and open grasslands
Location
Eynesbury Vic
Date taken
6-4-15
Scientific name
Cacatua species
Equipment used
Nikon D800 150-500mm
What a wonderfully colorful close up this is!! Very beautifully captured, Nora!! tfs.
 
An interesting narrative and a wonderful close up study.
 
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A brilliant closeup shot, Nora ... tfs
Thank you for you comment on my Sarus Crane post ... It was widely believed that they pair for life ... but some recent studies have cast doubts over this belief ... a clearer picture might emerge with more research work being done on the subject ...
 

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