19 January 2014

Galah

William Hatfield wrote in I find Australia (1937), "galahs at sunset are sure indication of water.  They never make 'dry camps'."

not coloured up properly yet; this pair were checking out along the retainer wall, at waters edge









 Casuarina over Bonnells Bay, late in the day.  I saw the occasional fish jumping too...I suspect they were mullet but that's just a guess.  Why do fish jump?  Australian Museum has an answer here if you're wondering.  I like the second analogy best.

this youngster was continually trying to beckon it's parent/s to come feed me!

I left later, having missed out on a decent sunset over the water, my first intention for being there, but I have a couple in archives for you.  Glad the galahs kept me occupied in the meantime; a little bit of pink and grey feathers was a nice change.






23 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:00 pm

    Super photos! Warm Greetings from the cold Warsaw. Have a look at the new photo album.
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  2. Hi Carole,
    A beautiful series of photos.
    Photo 3, 9 and 10 are my favorite.

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  3. I did not have the opportunity to visit your blog last week. I've been just too busy.

    I enjoyed reading and watching your posts though. You've posted again some beautiful work again!

    Hope you'll have a great week!
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  4. j'adore ces photos ! joli post,bonne journée.

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  5. Carole, I love your Galahs! They are beautiful birds. And your sunset and reflection captures are lovely..Have a happy day!

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  6. wow Carole! Which photos so pretty! You say you missed the sunset? This you show us is spectacular. Of the nicest I've seen. That swan gives a magic touch and color tone that makes it truly beautiful.
    A kiss from Spain

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  7. i love the one with the swan. so beautiful.

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  8. Such interesting birds - and those last two photos are magnificent! I really enjoy your photography and visiting your blog.

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  9. Beautiful birds, great shots.

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  10. those galahs are so entertaining! so cute! love the sky shots you included.

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  11. i love all the pink/red on their feathers. gorgeous coloring. ( :

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  12. Here, we call these Rose-Breasted Cockatoos, and they are the sweetest birds. I love seeing them here in the wild, and your images of them are wonderful, Carole.

    Happy Sunday to you!

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  13. Carole, this looks like a beautiful area!
    And how clever of you to invite the subtly-colored Galah's to add a perfect touch of pink!

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  14. The last two are stunning, I would like to take a picture of them.

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  15. Even without their full color, those are gorgeous birds! The sunset photos are beautiful! Love the silhouette of the swan!

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  16. My guess as to why fish jump is because they can. It's fun. Wonderful golden sunset photo.

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  17. Your sunset with the swan is beautiful Carole!!! So peaceful! Those Galahs are certainly pretty birds.
    Jan

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  18. What beautiful birds, grey & pink how stunning they are!!

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  19. Galahs are always entertaining, and the grey and pink colouring is attractive but boy are they noisy.
    Merle.........

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  20. Even if the birds aren't in full color they are really pretty. And I love the golden glow of the sunset.

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  21. glad you were enjoying the galahs, and Lisa I was quite surprised to know that you also have them flying wild where you live. The rose-breasted-cockatoo title is seldom referred to here.

    Gumer - no decent sunset when I was there last taking the galah photos, but the two I left were from my archives, same place, different evening.

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  22. Tienes un blog muy interesante, con imágenes muy naturales. Gracias por visitar el mío, siempre es un placer que te visiten y mas si es tan lejano (en las antípodas). Un saludo

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  23. these guys are soo cute. :)

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