Post your birds (2)

Kevin H · Jun 1, 2015

wev said:
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Cool looking bird what kid is it??

jay_dean · Jun 1, 2015

Woodyg3 said:
@jay dean is that the Sigma 500mm f/4.5 you are using? Nice results!

Thanks Woody. Yes, its the DG version

wev · Jun 1, 2015

Rodbender said:
Cool looking bird what kid is it??

A foreign intruder -- nutmeg mannikan (Lonchura punctulata). They came in as pet store fodder and have now established themselves here. That said, they are quite handsome and don't seem to bother the locals.

Kevin H · Jun 1, 2015

wev said:
A foreign intruder -- nutmeg mannikan (Lonchura punctulata). They came in as pet store fodder and have now established themselves here. That said, they are quite handsome and don't seem to bother the locals.

Thanks

Don Kondra · Jun 1, 2015

Curious finch..

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Cheers, Don

jay_dean · Jun 1, 2015

wev said:
A foreign intruder -- nutmeg mannikan (Lonchura punctulata). They came in as pet store fodder and have now established themselves here. That said, they are quite handsome and don't seem to bother the locals.

I thought they looked familiar. Me Mum used to have some when i was a kid