Photo Comp May ’17 - BIRDS

[Cuppa]

This month’s topic, chosen by our April winner TPC Thanks Tony.

BIRDS ........ Oh boy I can see another big month coming up. We all have photos of birds don’t we? I know I probably have more bird photos than anything else & choosing three is gonna be tough. Tony (TPC) was surprised we have not had this topic before - so was I & I maintain the list of past topics!
So go for it folks - but I think we’ll stick to those of the feathered variety. I wonder if Adrian (Fracster) is still watching from pommyland, there will be some stiff competition if he is!

New forum members very welcome (& encouraged) to enter.

regards
Cuppa

Ps. Please read though the pink bit below if you haven’t done so yet. Ta.

Pps. It always helps to post a brief explanatory caption with your entry.

Regards
Cuppa

Past winning photos can be viewed here. (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?29697-Photo-Comp-Past-Topics-amp-Winners&p=535534#post535534)

Monthly Photo Competition guidelines (Please read)
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* Each month a new competition thread will commence & all forum members are invited to submit their photos .

* Maximum of three entries per person.

* Multiple entries should be made in separate posts

* Each entry should consist of a single photograph & a short description only

* Comments pertinent to entries are encouraged, but please do not use this thread to engage in banter

* Photos MUST have been taken by the member posting the photos or members of their party.

* Any photo which has been a winner will not be eligible for re-entry in any future competition.

* Please do not post photos that are not entries in the competition.

* Please do not re-post other folks entries within the thread

* The winner of the month's competition gets to choose the following month's competition topic.

* All members are encouraged to vote for the photos they think should win. This will be done by pressing the 'Thanks' button located underneath each post. Toward the end of the month the date & time of competition closure will be announced. Following this time the thread will be locked & the 'Thanks' counted to determine the winner.

* 'Thanks' may be added or withdrawn at any time during the month up until the competition is closed.
You are welcome to thank as many different posts as you wish!

* In the event of a tied first place I will add a casting vote, except in circumstances where my entry is one of the tied ones, in which case I will withdraw my entry.

*Inappropriate photos eg, sexual, racist, violent etc are unacceptable & should not be posted.


Thanks for your cooperation

[MB]

Entry #1:
Clunks Bent Bullbar Party 2016
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/9.jpg


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[Plasnart]

Entry #1:
Clunks Bent Bullbar Party 2016


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You obviously didn't read the tender docs MB!

[Clunk]

Entry 1: Galah in Nambung National Park (The Pinnacles WA)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/10.jpg

[my third 256]

71770
my baby puddy

[TPC]

Entry 1
I think it is a Black Kite, taken in Desert Park at Alice Springs.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/11.jpg

[BigRAWesty]

, there will be some stiff competition [/COLOR]



Entry #1:
Clunks Bent Bullbar Party 2016
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/9.jpg


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Truer words never said..

[Bob]

Pardalote and Baby
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/16.jpg

[Bob]

Nesting Eastern Rosella's

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/17.jpg

[Bob]

Entry #1:
Clunks Bent Bullbar Party 2016
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/9.jpg


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Going to be hard to top this one LOL

[GQtdauto]

If only there was a seagull in the background to make it comply with Cuppas rules .

[TPC]

If only there was a seagull in the background to make it comply with Cuppas rules .

I dont believe he took the photo either. Trust MB to totally ignore the rules.

[Rossco]

Thought i would get in a bit earlier this month lol, have a habit of leaving things to the last minute. . . Tough choice picking 3 tho. . .

Entry 1

71775

Crested Pigeon @ Dalhausie Springs

(PS Pls click on pic to make bigger :) on PC)

[Rossco]

Entry 2

71776

White-necked Heron chicks @ Opossum waterhole

(Pls click on pic to make bigger :) )

[Rossco]

Entry 3

71777

Zebra finch on the Madigan Line

(Pls click on pic to make bigger :) )

[Bush Ranger]

1. Claude the crow waiting for some thing to eat.

[Bush Ranger]

2. Kookaburra waiting patiently for some grub.

[Plasnart]

Thought i would get in a bit earlier this month lol, have a habit of leaving things to the last minute. . . Tough choice picking 3 tho. . .

Entry 1

Crested Pigeon @ Dalhausie Springs

(PS Pls click on pic to make bigger :) on PC)

I voted even though i EFFING hate pigeons! :)

[Rossco]

I voted even though i EFFING hate pigeons! :)
Cheers Plassy ☺ these guys arn't too bad, pretty funny actually. . Kept us entertained whilst waiting for the rest of our crew @ Daulhausie with the old boys antics trying to get a root . . .

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[PeeBee]

My dog chewing on a spiney blue Chaligwah Wren, caught whilst taking his yoga class in Sept 201071780

[GQtdauto]

I voted even though i EFFING hate pigeons! :)

Nothing wrong with pigeons as long as you get the cooking time right and have a red wine sauce .

[jack]

Entry #1

Black Necked Stork with Chicks (also called a Jabiru Stork) - Cape York 2013

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/21.jpg

[jack]

Entry #2
Cassowary - Cape York 2014

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/22.jpg

[jack]

Entry #3
Drunk Rooster - Red Bull Billycart GP 2004
(Well it a bird and this one has feathers)

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/23.jpgr

[MB]

Entry #2 Cassowary - Cape York 2014 Geezus Jack, you're a braver FNQ adventurer than us mate, close pic , well done :-)!

[Plasnart]

Geezus Jack, you're a braver FNQ adventurer than us mate, close pic , well done :-)!

I woulda fair dinkum kacked me dacks that close to a cassowary!

I suspect a barrier? Nonetheless a great pic!

[jack]

Geezus Jack, you're a braver FNQ adventurer than us mate, close pic , well done :-)!

I was more frightened doing the TV interviews for the Red Bull Billycart GP

[jack]

I woulda fair dinkum kacked me dacks that close to a cassowary!

I suspect a barrier? Nonetheless a great pic!
Correct, and a zoom lens

[MB]

Smart choice Jackstar :-) Great Pic mate :-) !!

[Plasnart]

Smart choice Jackstar :-) Great Pic mate :-) !!

Yep smart plus good pic!

[MB]

Apologies for the banter Cuppa mate, let's call these last few posts educational from us blokes above. I too overheard European backbackers wanting to wildlife picture a proud Cassawary mother out there, 3rd largest bird yet most aggressive near Raptor claw are they :-( ?

[Clunk]

A duck on Tomato Lake, Kewdale WA

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/25.jpg

[4bye4]

Entry 1
Butcher Bird in our back yard.
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn163/Tony_Allender/comp/027%20-%20Enh_zpsgq7xcoey.jpg (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Allender/media/comp/027%20-%20Enh_zpsgq7xcoey.jpg.html)

[4bye4]

Entry 2
New Holland Honey-eater
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn163/Tony_Allender/comp/012_zpss6vu9rt7.jpg (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Allender/media/comp/012_zpss6vu9rt7.jpg.html)

[4bye4]

Entry 3
Conducktor Mandurah WA
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn163/Tony_Allender/comp/Mandurah%20040_zps6u03no4e.jpg (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Allender/media/comp/Mandurah%20040_zps6u03no4e.jpg.html)

[Cuppa]

1. 'George' was a King Parrot who visited us daily for several months each year over 5 years. Since we moved he now visits our nearest neighbours. I could get him on my hand, & to fly across the garden & land on my hat. Usually he would hang around for a couple of hours at a time & follow me around. Occasionally he would bring his partner ('Mildred') & one year a youngster, but they were never as 'tame' as George.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/27.jpg

[VK2FMIA]

Entry 1

Wedge Tailed Eagle out near Waa Gorge.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/28.jpg

[GQtdauto]

1. 'George' was a King Parrot who visited us daily for several months each year over 5 years. Since we moved he now visits our nearest neighbours. I could get him on my hand, & to fly across the garden & land on my hat. Usually he would hang around for a coupe of hours at a time & follow me around. Occasionally he would bring his partner ('Mildred') & one year a youngster, but they were never as 'tame' as George.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/27.jpg

You win Cuppa !

[TPC]

Entry 2
Great Bower Bird
Was taken out front of our camp site at Whalesong on the Dampier Peninsula.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/29.jpg

[MB]

Entry #2
Chattanooga Tennesse Autumn2015. A flock of hundreds if not a thousand Starlings in Murmuration. Accidentally photo burst instead of video, here's a slightly fuzzy snippet from within the burst.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/30.jpg


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[Bush Ranger]

Entry #3
Drunk Rooster - Red Bull Billycart GP 2004
(Well it a bird and this one has feathers)

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/23.jpgr

Another way to stuff a chicken.

[Bush Ranger]

3. A couple of Noisy Miners.

[TPC]

3. A couple of Noisy Miners.

Should put on a zoomed in copy.

71804

[Cuppa]

Blue Winged Kookaburra - Manbulloo Homestead, near Katherine, NT.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/31.jpg

[TPC]

Blue Winged Kookaburra - Manbulloo Homestead, near Katherine, NT.


I have been trying to get good photos of birds for a long time but never get any like yours, you must be the bird whisperer.

[Bush Ranger]

Should put on a zoomed in copy.

71804

I did that TPC for a look for my self, but my computer skills are a bit limited to cut and paste etc, but also wanted people to look for them as well. Thanks for the help of enlarging the photo.

[GQtdauto]

3. A couple of Noisy Miners.

What state was the photo taken Bushranger ?

[Bush Ranger]

What state was the photo taken Bushranger ?

Bundaberg Qld GQtdauto. Gf and I heard baby birds chirping in the tree on the front verge of the house. Took us awhile to spot them and humorous to watch.

[GQtdauto]

Bundaberg Qld GQtdauto. Gf and I heard baby birds chirping in the tree on the front verge of the house. Took us awhile to spot them and humorous to watch.

Down here in Vic we have heaps of em and yeah they do get up to some funny stuff , I like the way they sit on the edge of the gutter then swing upside down and stare at you .

[VK2FMIA]

Entry 2

Eastern Rosella that has been hanging around my yard for years.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/40.jpg

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/41.jpg


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[MEGOMONSTER]

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[MB]

Entry #3
Warrandyte-Victoria ABC Kids 1978.
Old enough to work out that the beast on the right was clearly a Snuffelupagus but no idea still on the species of this scary Avian monster! http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/44.jpg


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[Bush Ranger]

Down here in Vic we have heaps of em and yeah they do get up to some funny stuff , I like the way they sit on the edge of the gutter then swing upside down and stare at you .

Had a few do that hanging up side down. I read on the computer some where on how they are nectar eaters, but have a couple pinching the mince meat that we put out for the butcher birds.

[michaelgreeny]

Red Wattlebird in the rain. Laratinga Wetlands.
71840

[michaelgreeny]

A cranky Barn Owl. Salter Springs, SA.
71841

[michaelgreeny]

Letter Winged Kite. Strzeleki Track.
71842

[clubbyr8]

New Holland Honeyeater.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/52.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ux8FxX)

IMG_9845-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/Ux8FxX) by Bob Howard (https://www.flickr.com/photos/clubbyr8v8/), on Flickr

[Avo]

Little sth wst town WA
the bird Splendid Fairywren

[Hodge]

Entry #1
Someone came to say g'day to me in the high country. So I gave it a treat, while his mate waits for his turn in the background.


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=71849&stc=1

[VK2FMIA]

Entry 3

A Tawny Frogmouth that was hanging around camp at Warrabah National Park.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/64.jpg

[clubbyr8]

Entry two.

Nankeen Night Heron.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/66.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TjK7b8)

IMG_7097 (https://flic.kr/p/TjK7b8) by Bob Howard (https://www.flickr.com/photos/clubbyr8v8/), on Flickr

[Cuppa]

3. Visitors to Parrys Lagoon, near Wyndham, WA.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/125.jpg

[MB]

They're awesome Cuppa, what are they mate?

[Avo]

They're awesome Cuppa, what are they mate?

they be Jabiru

[Cuppa]

They're awesome Cuppa, what are they mate?

Was hoping no-one would ask. :) Red legs is a Jabiru but I’m not sure what his smaller mate is. Also not sure what the ducks are. Whistling Ducks are common up there, but I don’t think that this is what these are, colour is right,but markings dont look right. It was a phenomenal place & a real unexpected surprise. A timber built bird hide built over the water with a metal mesh floor. A huge variety of birds & nature in action - watched a croc stalking a heron for 30 minutes, before he gave up & came cruising just inches below my feet. Watched Jabirus catching fish, & one struggling to extract & (then kill) a snake from the water weed for close to an hour! (You can see a pic of that in the Comp winners thread ;)). Was like being in the middle of a David Attenborough doco.

[MB]

Think I need glasses or at least a bigger screen but is little black mate to the left of AVO's Jabiru hauling out a fish maybe?

[Plasnart]

Was hoping no-one would ask. :) Red legs is a Jabiru but I’m not sure what his smaller mate is. Also not sure what the ducks are. Whistling Ducks are common up there, but I don’t think that this is what these are, colour is right,but markings dont look right. It was a phenomenal place & a real unexpected surprise. A timber built bird hide built over the water with a metal mesh floor. A huge variety of birds & nature in action - watched a croc stalking a heron for 30 minutes, before he gave up & came cruising just inches below my feet. Watched Jabirus catching fish, & one struggling to extract & (then kill) a snake from the water weed for close to an hour! (You can see a pic of that in the Comp winners thread ;)). Was like being in the middle of a David Attenborough doco.


Think I need glasses or at least a bigger screen but is little black mate to the left of AVO's Jabiru hauling out a fish maybe?

Awesome. Just awesome!

[Rossco]

Think I need glasses or at least a bigger screen but is little black mate to the left of AVO's Jabiru hauling out a fish maybe?
Good spotting markie does look like it.

Awesome pic Cuppa [emoji5]

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[Touses]

#1
......................72007
Half an Emu or a big Bustard?? Biloela-Duaringa rd on a foggy morning

[Touses]

#2
....................72009

A very patient Fish eagle, didn't worry about my stumbling about at all. Near Hummock Hill island.

[Touses]

#3
.....................72010

Little smoko mate!

[clubbyr8]

I can see right up yer beak....

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/193.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TMTjHW)
IMG_7076-2 (https://flic.kr/p/TMTjHW) by Bob Howard (https://www.flickr.com/photos/clubbyr8v8/), on Flickr

[Cuppa]

Time for any last minute entries folks.

You have until 7pm (Vic Time) on Sunday 28th May to get ‘em in. Entries will close then & voting will run until 7 pm (Vic Time) on Tuesday 30th May.

Cuppa

[Cuppa]

Entries for this months competition are now closed. Time to vote. Your participation in the voting process would be appreciated regardless of whether you have been an entrant or not.

Vote for as many or as few entries as you wish, & you can even change your votes up until voting closes at 7pm (Vic time ) next Tuesday (30th May).

Thanks
Cuppa

[Cuppa]

Voting has now closed. Back soon to announce our winners.

Cuppa

[Cuppa]

Wow, great to get so many votes, haven't had this many in quite a while. I could claim that it was a response to my threats, but I think we all know it's because we had so many quality entries.

And out of that pool of quality one photo has very deservedly risen to the top. I think it is certainly one of the best entries we've ever had, & probably (IMHO) THE best we've had to date.

I am of course referring to clubbyr8's shot, with 19 votes, of the New Holland Honeyeater. Seems that many of us could not help but be impressed by the clarity of the shot, not just of the subject, but it's surrounds too. Brilliant!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/09/45.jpg

In second place with 16 votes is 'yours truly' with my shot of the Blue Winged Kookaburra. Thought I was a potential winner until I saw Clubby's Honeyeater.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/249.jpg

In third place with 15 votes is michaelgreeny's Barn Owl .... which took me back to my childhood. I grew up with a stuffed one of these in a glass case watching over me in bed!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/250.jpg

Congratulations clubbyr8 - a well deserved win!


Now, I have a further announcement.

Since establishing this photo comp back in September '13 I have enjoyed seeing it become a valued part of our forum, & just one of the 'glues' that helps to hold us together as a community. One thing in particular has been pleasing to me is the consistency of judgement of the 'voting panel'. Whilst I may not have always chosen the same winner as the majority, I think the majority have always got it right. From time to time someone posts something for a laugh, & they get it, but the winners have always been chosen on merit. I thank you all for that.

Anyway, tonight is the time to announce that because of my wife & I's long term travel plans getting close to fruition, it is time to hand over the reigns to someone else.

I think you will agree that TPC (Tony) is an obvious choice, he has supported the competition from the beginning, has been a winner more than once (most recently last month). Tony will take over as of this month. I'm sure he will do a great job in his own style. Please give him the support you have given me. Thanks everyone.

I look forward to capturing more potential entries as MrsTea & I endeavour to fulfill our nomadic dreams.

Cuppa


clubbyr8 please could you PM me with your choice of topic for June. (Past topics can be viewed HERE (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?29697-Photo-Comp-Past-Topics-amp-Winners&p=535534#post535534)). Once I receive it I'll make posting up the June comp my final task as 'comp manager'.

[MB]

Congratulations ClubbyR8 mate, ripper pic! Job well done as always Cuppa mate, super safe travel wishes you two!! Thank you Tony for kindly holding these reins in the founders absence!!!

[clubbyr8]

Thanks guys, much appreciated. Cuppa, I've sent you a PM..... :)

[Clunk]

Yep good work Cuppa, very much appreciated

[threedogs]

Well done the Cuppster good effort

[Avo]

cheers for a great thread Cuppa,hope yoiu enjoy your travelling

[Rossco]

Thank you cuppa for doing such a great & dedicated job over the years, have really enjoyed watching & contributing to the thread. All the best in your travels, v jelly and cheers heaps Tony for taking the reins sure you'll do an awesome job. [emoji4]

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[Winnie]

Thanks Cuppa, a little while ago I had a look back to see how long the comp has been running for. September 2013 it started. So thanks for the 3.5 years Cuppa, it's been great.
Big boots to fill Tony, but I'm sure you'll do just fine.

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