Grey-Crowned Babbler
I think this really captures the “babbler” look. These really social and interesting birds are quickly declining in many parts of the country. They are now classified as endangered in some states.
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Simon Whittaker
Wow Norm, great lighting, comp and depth of field. Great shot, well done.
Normf
Thanks Simon, Since I started taking photos of this particular family group of babblers (Nth Grafton) they are now the subject of some special commonwealth research!
Stuart Cooney
I love it, as you say it captures all that is inquisative, gregarious and adorable about Grey-crowned Babblers.
Normf replied
Thanks again elanusphotos, (oh and I fixed the typo as well)
Steve Sass
Great work! Babbs are one of my faves!
Normf replied
Thanks Steven, They are really interesting birds. The first time I saw babblers there were two birds sword fighting with sticks!!! (No lie).
Hey I’ve always loved reptiles like you but find it really hard to get good looking shots like you’ve got. Well done. I’m gonna have to have a closer look at your stuff. Thanks
Renee Dawson
Sorry to hear the #s of these birds are declining. It is so beautiful!
Normf replied
They still have some good strongholds and a couple of dedicated persons undertaking some intensive studies. The first time I saw a couple of these they were doing their best imitations of Jedi Knights using sticks as light sabres!!
tarnyacox
Great shot Norm. I’m surprised it was still long enough for you to get a shot! I’m lucky enough to have a regularly nesting pair in my front yard, but they don’t EVER sit still!
Normf
You are lucky to have a pair around! These are such fasinating birds!! I had to travel 80 kilometers each way (on a couple of trips ) to find this group. I stalked them for quite a while. This guy, as you’ve noted, didn’t stick around for a back up shot!
colindove
Great and totally unique capture, love it on the old grey post..fabulous shot Norm and congratulations for the Featured work
Colin
Normf replied
I was pretty happy to find this “colony” (at Grafton) don’t usually see them here. Thanks Col!
Amy Currey
this shot is amazing, great detail. i love it.
Normf replied
Well thank you Amy, fell in love with these birds on our first date! (it was the personality)
Waleska Luker
posing for you.
Normf replied
Thank you so much Waleskal. I think you were right!
sarah ward
Great shot, Well done : )
Normf replied
Much appreciated sarah!
Trish Woodford
Gorgeous shot, lovely detail, tones and dof :)
koekiemonstah
naiss, you must have a great camera!! with my 5MP in mobile i don’t reacht that kind of quality ;-)
Karen Tillotson
A truly stunning little bird and what a wonderful capture! It saddens me though that he is endangered…sometimes our feathered friends manage to make a comeback…lets hope that is the case with this little beauty!
FlowersEtc
Normf replied
Fantastic. I’m proud to have this bird as a featured in “I Love Birds”. These guys are amazing to watch, very social and get up to all kinds of tricks!!!
Luann Ryan
WTG on the feature Norm…. I have never seen one before and this is an awesome capture !
starikarp
awesome…
Donna Ridgway
I wish we had them here, they sound so interesting. They’re really beautiful colors, such soft tones. Glad you found them so I could see this kind of bird!
David Lewins LRPS
Excellent pose
Phillip Weyers
That’s a great shot Norm.