Brisbane, QLD


Monday, April 18, 2011

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

I spied this cute little fellow in the garden and luckily I had my camera but he was hard to capture against the light. After fiddling with a few settings I managed to get him before he flew away.

I think it is called a Scaly Breasted Lorikeet.

I moved around the tree to get a better shot but he had disappeared but then I suddenly saw where he had gone. He went to woo his girl. I'm not sure that she is interested.
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26 comments:

  1. DesireeApril 18, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    We saw so many of these gorgeous little birds when we visited my parents. You are so lucky to have them in the garden! Here there are exotics!

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  2. Joan ElizabethApril 18, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    We don't see these in this part of the world. I am expecting the autumn migration of little birds in the next few weeks, hope I do as well as you at getting a shot.

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  3. biebkriebelsApril 18, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    This is beautiful, so nice captured. I think it will be a great couple, look how synchronous they are sitting. Like an old married couple....

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  4. Colin (HB)April 18, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Yep Diane
    You have got the name correct.
    There is a similar variety of this bird - called the Citrine Lorikeet - found in Indonesia in mountain areas and also found in Spain?????
    The things you learn. I was unaware that lorikeets were to be found in Europe.
    Great photography.
    Colin (HB)

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  5. yevishaApril 18, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    lovely isn't he? great photos :)

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  6. DianneApril 18, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    It looks to me as if he is being given the cold shoulder!! pity about that.

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  7. RoeHApril 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I don't know. He's a pretty good lookin' guy. She needs to check out his financial situation before anything goes further.

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  8. JoApril 18, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    What lovely images, Diane. It's always a problem with me to get the settings right and then to find the bird again and then to snap it! Well done. Jo

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  9. Deb from WhatsInMyAtticApril 18, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Just like a boy...always chasing after a pretty girl! Love these photos, I've never seen this bird before and the shot with both of this is just too great. I hope, though, she runs a background check on him before she get's too involved. And words from my sister "Its just as easy to marry a rich man as it is to marry a poor one." OK...not sound advice, but it could be true!!

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  10. Lori SkoogApril 18, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    That last photo could not be sweeter. Love the colors found in these birds.

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  11. DianeApril 18, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Hes a beauty. Makes our sparrows look dull. x

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  12. MadSnapperApril 18, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    full of envy and jealousy now!!!! they are sooooo adorable. great shot on both of these. you done good!!!

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  13. MTWagginApril 18, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    That last photo is stunning you did a fabulous job and always tough to get good shots of birds I'm finding so treasure those that turn out so well!

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  14. Come Away With MeApril 19, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Such pretty birds you have there...I love the color! The last photo is a winner.

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  15. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 19, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Fabulous, Diane.. That Lorikeet is gorgeous. Love those colors... All I can say is WOW.... Wish we had some that colorful here.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  16. The Southern Mint JulepApril 19, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    These are gorgeous. Diane, you are simply fantastic with your camera. I hope I get there some day soon.

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 19, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Amazing pictures! You have the best birds there. Hard to believe they're just flying wild.

    (I think she's playing hard to get there in that last picture!)

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  18. GeorgeApril 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Hopefully your Lorikeet is persistent and will win the love of his lady love.
    These are good pictures.

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  19. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    sweet :)

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  20. BethApril 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Wow! Awesome birds---nothing like what we see here in Ohio!
    Thanks for stopping by from Betsy's. I had to come visit and am impressed with your blog. I will return---this is fascinating.:)

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  21. Margaret DApril 19, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Beautiful shots, Diane.
    I left notes regarding moon on my blog under the moon :) Good luck with it.

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  22. DeniseinVAApril 20, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    You have some amazing birds in Australia Diane, beautifully captured.

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  23. Michele R. UngerApril 20, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I absolutely love the photo of the two "love birds." The body language is wonderful and you've framed it so beautifully. It's so darn hard to get good photos of birds and you make it look so easy! Well done.

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  24. Cindy LaneApril 20, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Hi Diane,

    Yep - Scaly lorris indeed. Our house was swarming with them in FNQ. Unfortunately their main dining tree was right outside our bedroom window, and as you are probably aware, they SCREECH from dawn till dusk when feeding.

    Gorgeous shots!

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  25. eileeninmdApril 20, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    What a cute couple! They are so colorful and pretty. Very cool yardbirds.

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  26. CarlettaApril 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    To get him in focus behind those tree branches and capture his eye -I think you did an excellent job!

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