Wednesday, 12 April 2017

Wild Bird Wednesday 246 - Australasian Gannet or Tākapu (Part 2)

A couple of weeks ago I posted some images of a Australasian Gannet or Tākapu colony.

This week I am just going to post some closer images of the birds, including a pair bonding (I assume this is what it is) at a nest site.  No more text this week, just pictures!










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34 comments:

  1. Brian King12 April 2017 at 03:02

    They're such gorgeous birds! Great photos!

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  2. Karen12 April 2017 at 03:05

    What beautiful birds, gorgeous shots!

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  3. eileeninmd12 April 2017 at 03:19

    Hello Stewart, Awesome capture of the Gannets. I have only seen them diving into the ocean, these are great closeups. Thanks for hosting. Have a happy week!

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  4. NatureFootstep12 April 2017 at 03:47

    one of my top ten favorite birds :) Love to see your images :)

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  5. Liz12 April 2017 at 04:06

    Wow, Stewart! These are fabulous!! Photographing Australasian Gannets like this is on my birding bucket list.

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  6. Sharon Wagner12 April 2017 at 04:13

    Such sweet canoodling!

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  7. Andrea @ From The Sol12 April 2017 at 04:18

    Gentle and tender ... sets a great example for others. These are beautiful pictures and are you lucky to be privy to these moments in their lives. Loved your signs in India too ... brought a smile to my face. Hope all is well. Are you moving into fall now as we are moving (finally) into Spring. A few days of warm and then more days of cold. Summer isn't my favorite time, but at least you can count on it being some kind of warm:) Be well, Stewart :)

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  8. Les Fous du Cap12 April 2017 at 04:47

    Très belle série !
    Vous savez combien nous pouvons aimer les Fous ;-)
    Céline & Philipp

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  9. mick12 April 2017 at 04:53

    Great photos of the gannets. I've always thought their coloring makes them look so elegant.

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  10. Rhodesia12 April 2017 at 05:00

    They are such beautiful birds, I wish I could my eye make up that well :-) Cheers Diane

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  11. Author R. Mac Wheeler12 April 2017 at 05:42

    awwwwwwwww

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  12. Phil Slade12 April 2017 at 05:43

    They look so much like our own Northern Gannet that I think I need to read up your Australian version.

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  13. Bob Bushell12 April 2017 at 07:02

    Pure genius, I love the Gannets. Brilliant Stewart.

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  14. Valerie12 April 2017 at 07:24

    Fabulous captures Stewart - thank you for sharing these precious moments in time.

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  15. Pat Tillett12 April 2017 at 08:06

    Bird love...
    Gorgeous photos of these beauties Stewart.

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)12 April 2017 at 10:13

    Oh what a beautiful series! I love these ... amazing action shots. Thank you for the sharing opportunities too!

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  17. Inspired By June12 April 2017 at 11:04

    They're beautiful, Stewart! Wonderful captures!

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  18. Linda W.12 April 2017 at 13:33

    What gorgeous birds, and amazing photos!

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  19. Sue (this n that)12 April 2017 at 13:53

    Loving their poses! Great captures Stewart :D)

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  20. Margaret Birding For Pleasure12 April 2017 at 13:56

    Yes this is pair bonding and such wonderful photographs to see. Thanks for hosting.

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  21. Anonymous12 April 2017 at 15:37

    It must be love! The Gannets are such beautiful birds with their golden crown and distinctive markings.

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  22. Ranten12 April 2017 at 16:47

    One of my favorite birds! Great photos!

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  23. Gordon12 April 2017 at 18:30

    Great shots again Stewart, all very romantic,
    Take care Gordon.

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  24. Lea12 April 2017 at 20:16

    Beautiful photos of beautiful birds!

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  25. Kenneth Cole Schneider12 April 2017 at 21:22

    The Gannets are so beautiful and graceful. They remind me of when I visited a breeding colony in Newfoundland when I was researching my family history.

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  26. A Colorful World13 April 2017 at 00:35

    Just beautiful! They do look like they are bonding. Gorgeous photos!

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  27. This N That13 April 2017 at 01:19

    Tis the season...Beautiful birds..Super pictures

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  28. photodoug13 April 2017 at 01:57

    Stewart, great photos displaying behavior. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Ida13 April 2017 at 04:29

    This is such a beautiful bird. I love their colors.

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  30. Linda13 April 2017 at 11:56

    My goodness! They're necking! Gorgeous images.

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  31. Anu13 April 2017 at 13:33

    Wonderful photos. So beautiful birds.

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  32. Lee14 April 2017 at 10:06

    Glorious photos of glorious creatures, Stewart. :)

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  33. Anonymous16 April 2017 at 00:13

    Steward, those are the most intimate photos I've ever seen of them Spectacular captures! Best, Babsje

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  34. GreenComotion16 April 2017 at 03:56

    Both the photographs and the couple exude so much love.
    Brilliant work, Stewart!!
    Have a Happy Day!
    Peace :)

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