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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In a neat bit of number symmetry - this is WBW 246 and 1101 for my Photo-Gallery!

34 comments:

  1. They're such gorgeous birds! Great photos!

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  2. What beautiful birds, gorgeous shots!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  11. Pure genius, I love the Gannets. Brilliant Stewart.

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

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

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

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  15. They're beautiful, Stewart! Wonderful captures!

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  16. What gorgeous birds, and amazing photos!

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  17. Loving their poses! Great captures Stewart :D)

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

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

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  20. One of my favorite birds! Great photos!

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

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  22. Beautiful photos of beautiful birds!

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

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

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  26. Stewart, great photos displaying behavior. Thanks for sharing.

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

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  28. My goodness! They're necking! Gorgeous images.

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  29. Wonderful photos. So beautiful birds.

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  30. Glorious photos of glorious creatures, Stewart. :)

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

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

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