Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Backyard Birds

Sometimes the nicest birds come right to my backyard. Yesterday I heard some interesting sounds from the big pine tree just over the fence. I found these two young Nankeen Kestrels demanding attention from their parents. One of the adults brought them some food and then did some fancy aerobatics overhead. The young birds were not all that steady on their perch and did a few shuffles and flutters before settling down to the important job of eating.
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Nice photos of these Kestrels. It would have been exciting to see these in your backyard. It's nice when Nature surrounds us without being scared of us.

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  2. mickJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Thanks NM. This is a great area for birds. We are surrounded by pine forests (commercial plantations) National Park and the sea so we are pretty lucky.

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  3. Denis WilsonJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Hi Mick
    Fantastic photos.
    Great co-operation between these youngsters.
    Nice observation.
    Cheers
    Denis

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  4. mickJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Thanks Denis, it intrigued me too that one was holding the food but both were sharing it.

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  5. SnailJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    No squabbling? I'm sure they'll get over their good manners soon enough.

    Excellent pics.

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  6. mickJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Hi Snail, nice while it lasts, isn't it!

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  7. Tyto TonyJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Great to have them up close. That chunk of meat looks very clean and tidy. Could it be purloined petfood?

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  8. Tricia RyderJanuary 22, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    WOW - those are lovely garden visitors Mick - similar to the UK Kestrels but much much more colourful. :D

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  9. mickJanuary 22, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    Hi Tony, either that or else someone is giving them a handout!

    Hi Tricia, I don't usually see them down close like that - usually up high doing their amazing aerobatics.

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  10. DuncanJanuary 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Magnificent, Mick.

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  11. mickJanuary 22, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Thanks, Duncan.

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  12. GouldiaeJanuary 23, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    G'day Mick,
    Great birds, great shots. Nice to have them come to you.
    Regards,
    Gouldiae

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  13. mickJanuary 23, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Thanks, Gouldiae.

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  14. tilcheffJanuary 23, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    This made me say 'Wow!' Fantastic photos and what a 'catch'.
    Congratulations, Mick!

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  15. animtreebirdJanuary 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Very beautiful birds. Nice photos. :))) Nice to see birds from different areas.

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  16. mickJanuary 24, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Thanks Animtreebird.
    Thanks Nickolay too - I am slowly learning to manage this new camera!

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  17. AnonymousJune 2, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Cute looking birds. Would like them to visit mine too although the magpie larks in my backyard are quite territorial and chased of a young kookaburra once or twice.

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