Pigeons

Pigeons and Doves are not too spectacular, but very cute. They are quite common in cities, but somehow manage keep their distance from the photographer. At least the representatives of these two species do.

above: Spotted Turtle-Dove, Tasmania

above: Crested Pigeon, NSW

above: Spotted Turtle-Dove, Tasmania

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What's for breakfast?

above: Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus)

above: Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa)

above: White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)

above: Spotted Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia chinensis)

above: Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

above: Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)

above: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)

above: Scarlet Robin (Petroica boodang)

above: Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala)

above: Great Egret (Ardea alba)

Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius)

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The Invaders (in color!)

There was a cheesy sixties show called The Invaders (in color!. A Quinn Martin production). Do you remember it?

All the lovely birds below are alien to Australia, introduced species that compete with locals for food and nesting spots.

Blackbird, Tasmania

Spotted Turtle-Dove, Tasmania

European Goldfinch, Tasmania

Kelp Gull, Tasmania

Common Starling, Tasmania

House Sparrow, Tasmania

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Ain't this cute?

This photo was taken through the window and the resulting bg blur/bokeh effect is very nice.
Spotted Turtle-Dove, Hobart, Tasmania

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Our 'insignificant' neighbours

Spotted Turtle-Dove and House Sparrow, Hobart, Tasmania

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