You might think this bird would look a little more exotic ... touting such a name. I've learnt it refers to 'metallic blue-green spots' though not visible on this bird/photograph, so maybe it's a juvenile?
More information is shown on the Birds in Backyards fact-sheet here, where it is also suggested that the Spangled Drongo is often seen on telegraph wires. Bingo! That's where I captured this one recently, at Pacific Palms, on the mid north coast.
the birding group was 30+ strong, here's some looking out to a sandbar at Foster
Pelicans and Crested Terns were taking time out on the sandbar, in strong winds
while Corellas sat tight in trees by the carpark
I like the Corellas. I might learn a think or two about birds if I joined a birding group. Wonder if the Dutch have them. Thanks for the show and the idea. xo Jenny
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny, there's sure to be many groups - try this link for starters http://www.fatbirder.com/links_geo/europe/netherlands.html
ReplyDeleteWow, many people in the birding group. I once checked if there is one in my city, but couldn't find it(^^;) I love all kinds of wonderful birds from your country♪♪♪
ReplyDeleteSending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Beautiful series of pictures Carole.
ReplyDeleteWhat many birders there are in the group, very nice to see those as terns on the sandbar.
My favorite is picture 6.
Greetings Irma
A popular outing for so many birders to turn up..The sandbar must be the happy spot for the birds. I enjoyed the variety of birds on this post.. Especially the Corella and the Terns! Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteLovely blog with pretty different birds. The lookout on the sandbar also gives lots of birds to study. The parrots in the tree I find really super nice!
ReplyDeleteSuch a unique bird that pied butcherbird. All your images are great...I liked the added one of the group of birders...
ReplyDelete---thanks for sharing your link this weekend.
Your photos are very beautiful :-)
ReplyDeleteBirds are amaizing !
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More beautful photos and story here Carole. The Spangled is one that does my head in for a while until I remember the call as I only really see them once a year in Darwin. Congrats on the post. Regards, Richard
ReplyDeletea great bunch of birds, again. 'spangled' what a great name. :)
ReplyDeletelove the pelican and terns shot. :)
You got some great shots! Love the corellas. I've never gone birding in a group, looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteLovely series of photos again. I like the markings on that Butcherbird.
ReplyDeleteAll of your birds are so exotic to me! Love the ones with the terns on the sandbar. The blue and sand together make for such a pleasing image.
ReplyDeleteLove those Corellas. Also that first shot is cool, he looks very intent.
ReplyDeleteThe first guy is rather handsome! I like the black. So is the Butcherbird. Great shots of the sandbar!
ReplyDelete'Drongo' sounds like a scruff Carole and he looks it.{:))
ReplyDeleteA Drongo is exotic, even he is only black. I'm fascinated about the birders and that are beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the various birds! Thoroughly enjoyed the photo of the humans!! What fun! Hugs, Laura
ReplyDeleteLook at all those terns! Almost as many as the birders. Good to see...and those blues are so beautiful. Like Spangled Drongos myself.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous photos of the different birds. I like the sandbank with the many birds and the sunshine. Amazing !
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Synnöve
I've always thought how striking your Australian Pelicans are, and I love the name of the Spangled Drango. Great series of photos Carole. Happy week to you :)
ReplyDeleteHow very different our locals species are!
ReplyDeletelol, there is almost as many birders as there are birds. :) Cool images.
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