spangled drongo

Well he doesn't look quite so spangly in this light. We'd come down out of the valley to Hinterland Park, where Hans was hoping to find me some cockatoos, but they weren't playing ball for us. We had a cup of tea and cake at the picnic table when Hans spotted this Spangled Drongo fly up to the...

I know, I know. I should have followed my own advice and bumped up the exposure. I was too slow to do it, though, so all I got was this silhouette. Still, even in silhouette, it's recognizable as a Drongo, and it's the best shot I got of this lifer.

1st time that we have got a shot of this bird at our waterhole,only it's second visit when we were in the hide

These birds are quite curious, this one followed me for a while, getting closer and closer every time

An unfortunate name for a bird here in Oz as a Drongo is a slang word for somebody that has done something stupid. Just enough sunlight coming through the branches to show off that lovely red eye .

Another capture while walking in the rainforest at Howard Springs Nature Park, NT. This was one bird that was happy to sit for a portrait shot.

Another capture from the Tweed River

Apart from Insects these Drongos will also include Fruit and Nectar at times to their diet.

Had to stand directly underneath this one to get a clear shot

Have been trying to get close to these with decent lighting for ages and late this arvo managed to get a whole heap of shots ,luck was certainly on my side.

One cane see the fence is well used by birds.

First one I've seen for about 6 Months

Have been hoping to upgrade on his photo for some time but havn't managed to see another one yet. Nice pose but lighting wasn't too hot.

This Drongo kindly sat on this fence for its photo.

Spangled Drongo (25.5cm). A Spangled Drongo of race striatus which is endemic to the islands of Basilan, Nipa and Mindanao. It lacks the wide tail and is far smaller than many of the other races. There is much confusion over the Spangled Drongo in the Philippines and other parts of SE Asia...

This bird is a noisy member of the woodlands community and was making a row this afternoon. As is my habit I followed his noise trying to find the bird when I saw nesting tawney frogmouth, This is the second nest I have come across in this area within 100 m of each other. I backed away not...

Another winter visitor, not as clear a shot as I would have liked but I think it shows the bird off well.

I have never seen them feed on the grevillea before but this morning about ten were having a good drink. There was a lot of dew about and this may have contributed to their breakfast.