The Grey Crowned Babbler (Pomatostomus temporalis) is a wonderful active bird to watch. These birds were part of a flock of these birds that were actively foraging for food in the Alice Spring Dessert Park.
The Grey-crowned Babbler is widespread throughout north-western, northern, central and eastern Australia. It is the largest of Australia's four babbler species. As with many species, the population of this species is falling, but as yet this species is not one of immediate concern.
The flying dirt, bright light and consequent deep shadows made this (another) a challenging photo opportunity. I rather like the amount of movement on the pictures. These birds were really going for it!
The Grey-crowned Babbler is widespread throughout north-western, northern, central and eastern Australia. It is the largest of Australia's four babbler species. As with many species, the population of this species is falling, but as yet this species is not one of immediate concern.
The flying dirt, bright light and consequent deep shadows made this (another) a challenging photo opportunity. I rather like the amount of movement on the pictures. These birds were really going for it!
If you look carefully at the bird on the branch, you can see that it has found a small caterpillar.
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A very attractive bird, Stewart, and your photographs are quite outstanding.
ReplyDeleteA cool looking bird with a serious looking beak! Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a beak Stewart. Thanks for hosting and have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteNiesamowita fotorelacja. Zdjęcia doskonałe! Nie znałam tego ptaka w ogóle!
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty... and of course totally new to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
All the best.
It was really moving earth! The white eye line is very striking.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteYes, your shots give a real sense of the 'busyness'!!! YAM xx
What a great name for a cute little bird!
ReplyDeleteAn interesting looking bird. The neck and head seem very large for such a small body.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear host
ReplyDeleteI like his crown! Thank you for hosting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful name, Babbler! Such a unique little fellow. Thanks for sharing him.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird Sterwart. I think we haven't such birds in the Netherlands. Have a nice weekend. Greetings Caroline
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