Curious little Musk

Musk Lorikeet, Tasmania

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I met some Parrots today

It was a beautiful sunny day in Hobart and I did a short walk to see how the local Parrot population was doing. Gum trees are in blossom and there was a lot of activity in the branches. Musk Lorikeets, Eastern and Green Rosellas and Noisy Miners all chirping and squeaking at the same time.

above: Eastern Rosella, Tasmania

above: Musk Lorikeet, Tasmania

above: Eastern Rosella, Tasmania

above: Noisy M, Tasmania

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B-52 squadron over Sandy Bay Airport

I was trying to take a photo or two of the local ducks when I noticed enormous wings far away in the sky. The seagulls were not happy with what was there. And I couldn't believe my eyes. At first I thought "Swans!", but then it was even mightier and heavier. I never heard of pelicans on Tasmania. Truly stunning they are. Pterodactyls of the present day.

Australian Pelican, Hobart

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I got up early this morning

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Tasmania

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lights, camera, ACTION

Two decently good shots (no.1 and no.3) in a single lunch break is quite a good score! This made me post some action in-flight photos that looked thematically linked.

above: Black-faced Cormorant, Tasmania

above: Forest Raven, Tasmania

above: Silver Gull, Tasmania

above: Kelp Gull, Tasmania

above: Silvereye, Tasmania

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Young Pacific Gull

Immature Pacific Gull, Tasmania

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