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    A variety of birds.

    The late summer chicks are maturing fast. This Blue-faced Honeyeater's face is turning from green to adult blue.
    #1 It is now skilled at hunting for lunch.
    A variety of birds.
    #2 Ummm, tasty.
    A variety of birds.

    #3 This young male Superb Fairy Wren did a kangaroo impersonation.
    A variety of birds.
    #4 Before sitting still and posing for once.
    A variety of birds.

    His sisters were busy mutual grooming.
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    A variety of birds.

    #7 The Little Fig bird looks dapper in his adult plumage.
    A variety of birds.

    #8 Sadly the Pied Cormorant has gone rusty.
    A variety of birds.

    #9 The Forest Kingfisher is having a moult.
    A variety of birds.

    #10 The Little Shrike Thrush is in fine condition.
    A variety of birds.
    #10 So is his lady.
    A variety of birds.

    #11 This young male Red-backed Fairy Wren is just getting his mating plumage too.
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    Although shy at first he suddenly decided to pose; he stayed in one place for well over a minute and showed off all sides. Normally they move every half second.
    #12 His red back and glossy black head feathers now showing.
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    #13 Side view.
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    #14 He is going to be a handsome young lad.
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    Re: A variety of birds.

    Great series of birds, save the Cormorant, that i'd never run across.

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    Re: A variety of birds.

    What a superb set of images.

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    Re: A variety of birds.

    Damage that the first photos lack of light. They are too shy?
    Very nice series.

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    Re: A variety of birds.

    I happily scrolled down to enjoy those beauties..... awesome

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    Re: A variety of birds.

    Good clear well exposed shots.

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    Re: A variety of birds.

    Very nice series

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    Re: A variety of birds.

    Nice ones.

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    Re: A variety of birds.

    I am in awe, Richard ! ..... and that is to an Aussie, our cousins and competitors over the ditch. Others seem a bit blase, but my feeble efforts at birds pale in comparison.

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    Re: A variety of birds.

    I enjoyed that series Richard. You live in a wonderful place full of shooting opportunities. Love them all.

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