I don't have much time this week - so this week's WBW will be much shorter than normal!
These are some pictures of a male Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) from the week we spent at Apollo Bay.
There were often a dozen of more of these birds in the garden - but they were very flighty, and it was rather hard to get pictures of them. I think the best way would have been to have used a hide on the verandah of the house - but as I dont have a hide that was not possible!
The blue males seemed a little braver than the 'green' birds - which are females and immature birds. However, I was rather pleased with the shots of the male in the tree.
Also - I have added some video footage of a 'foraging party' that was on the lawn for one of the afternoons. This footage was taken with a Trail Cam, which was left in garden all day.
As ever, to join in just click the blue button and off you go!
These are some pictures of a male Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) from the week we spent at Apollo Bay.
There were often a dozen of more of these birds in the garden - but they were very flighty, and it was rather hard to get pictures of them. I think the best way would have been to have used a hide on the verandah of the house - but as I dont have a hide that was not possible!
The blue males seemed a little braver than the 'green' birds - which are females and immature birds. However, I was rather pleased with the shots of the male in the tree.
Also - I have added some video footage of a 'foraging party' that was on the lawn for one of the afternoons. This footage was taken with a Trail Cam, which was left in garden all day.
As ever, to join in just click the blue button and off you go!
Hari OM
ReplyDeletehandsome fellow! YAM xx
Beautiful bird, and beautiful shots ... kudos
ReplyDeleteHello, it is a handsome bird. Lovely color and sheen! Great shots. Thanks for hosting. Enjoy your day and new week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful deep purple/blue plumage! Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures..Pretty sheen to its plumage.
ReplyDeleteI did see them They are beautiful. Great job to catch them in camera.
ReplyDeleteVery nice looking birds! Great photos of them also Stewart.
ReplyDeleteGreat video showing the differences among bowerbirds.
ReplyDeleteWow a broad chested handsome male ... I wonder if he is covering a six pack under those gorgeous blue feathers. And the foraging party, the girls (and juveniles) really outnumber the single male. Lucky him or maybe lucky them. Don't you wonder who rules the roost? I agree the pictures are awesome and he is truly a handsome bird. I am impressed that you are adding videos ... a step up in the world. You will notice that I have taken your advice and I am sticking to bigger birds, not by choice mind you, but they seem to be the only ones I can spot with my camera. Getting old has some downsides :( Be well ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
His plumage is truly like satin. It is interesting how the females and younger birds on the lawn did not move a step away from their chosen foraging spot. They would stretch their necks for a morsel but not budge an inch!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of very interesting birds. I few years back I had some resident at my place on the mid north coast of NSW. As you show on that video they tend to do things as a group and it was disastrous when they came down on our fruit trees as a group!
ReplyDeleteWow Stewart, they ceratinly are satiny birds! Thanks for hosting this meme. I've linked up a bird call today. Off to read your "wordy" blog. Greetings Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking bird, Stewart. The group foraging reminds me of our Starlings...:)JP
ReplyDeleteStewart, what fantastic coloring. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey are such gorgeous birds! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and I love that blue eye :-) Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteMy first time to add a link. I was recommended by Lea: https://leasmenagerie.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteso this is my first time to visit. I enjoy watching birds and will enjoy your blog.
Jeannie @ GetMeToTheCountry.Blogspot.com
Handsome birds! So black they shine with a blue sheen! I linked to your site from my post this week...I even mentioned you!!! In reference to my birds! Don't remember what they were!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the only bowerbird I have ever seen. Having seen bowerbirds featured so often on nature shows it was quite wonderful to see the real thing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for chiming in on my blog Stewart!!! I knew you'd know what kind of birds they were! The crocs were a bit scarier!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds!
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