Crimson Rosella
PDF Week 19/2016: Canon 7D, 400mm (on 100-400mm lens), 1/400, f5.6, ISO 2500.
Crimson Rosella come in a variety of colours. Juveniles and adolescents sometimes resemble other species and even other bird groups, such as Lorikeets, Parots, even Cockatoos etc. While there are a few colour morphs and even a few different races, Crimson Rosellas can normally be recognised from their blue patch on their chin.
We just enjoyed some days out in the bush and were spoiled to witness these majestic animals in the wild. Despite their colourful presence they can be amazingly well camouflaged. Often only their loud screeching voices high in the tree canopy give away their whereabouts. I can not remember ever having spotted a solitary Crimson Rosella. Neither was this individual alone but had a mate nearby.
These animals are wary of humans but not shy. Some are even tame especially when they are fed by humans. For us, it was great to meet a pair roaming a green bush for its orange fruit. They seem like sloppy eaters seemingly dropping half the food. The light was poor but I love the authenticity of the picture. It shows the bush and wildlife we came to see.
We just enjoyed some days out in the bush and were spoiled to witness these majestic animals in the wild. Despite their colourful presence they can be amazingly well camouflaged. Often only their loud screeching voices high in the tree canopy give away their whereabouts. I can not remember ever having spotted a solitary Crimson Rosella. Neither was this individual alone but had a mate nearby.
These animals are wary of humans but not shy. Some are even tame especially when they are fed by humans. For us, it was great to meet a pair roaming a green bush for its orange fruit. They seem like sloppy eaters seemingly dropping half the food. The light was poor but I love the authenticity of the picture. It shows the bush and wildlife we came to see.
I saw a Crimson Rosella on Norfolk Island, but since this is not an endemic bird there, the bird guides did not pay attention ;-). I saw only one bird and I was not able to get a good picture.
ReplyDeleteI like this one: A bird in his natural habitat, doing his thing. The branch over the body adds to that. I did not see the noise until I saw ISO 2500 :-). Did you use a tripod?
Well done!
Franziska
Thank you, Franziska.
ReplyDeleteAustralia (I dare to include Norfolk Island since it is not a tax/subsidy or independence related matter) as well as Queensland are extremely spoiled to have all these amazing birds and such an abundance of wildlife. While we enjoy seeing them, sadly, we often take common species and nature for granted.
This scene was actually quite busy with other birds (Satin Bowerbirds, Pied Currawongs etc.) coming close and showing off in front of us and interacting with each other - a typical scene when the sun has just gone down and when, actually, you had been trying to photograph a hunting Azure Kingfisher for an hour without any luck.
No, I didn't use a tripod. Maybe with better glass and a heavier camera it would pay off and would definitely have been possible.