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Headless said:
The Eastern is about my favourite bird, I think. Magnificent creatures.
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I'm shattered. Two landed in a tree right next to my study window, perfectly framed, but had left by the time I had gotten my camera.

Camera is now sitting on my desk ready for the next time they are around.
 
Bluelegs said:
I'm shattered. Two landed in a tree right next to my study window, perfectly framed, but had left by the time I had gotten my camera.

Camera is now sitting on my desk ready for the next time they are around.
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Truly a blessing and a curse.
 
Bluelegs said:
Great snap. Love a Kookaburra.
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I live nextdoor to the Dandynong Ranges national park. Lots of Kookaburras in the park, but I don't see them too often near my house. We get visits from lots of other birds though- Rosellas, cockatoos and lorikeets.

Haven't spotted a Lyrebird yet... very sneaky things!
 
Toump Ass said:
I live nextdoor to the Dandynong Ranges national park. Lots of Kookaburras in the park, but I don't see them too often near my house. We get visits from lots of other birds though- Rosellas, cockatoos and lorikeets.

Haven't spotted a Lyrebird yet... very sneaky things!
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Lyrebirds are very common but you don’t often see them. They take off at the slightest approach.

The best way to find one is to take a relatively undisciplined dog into a “no dogs” nature reserve. I did that once unintentionally. After the thing had freaked out about 10 lyrebirds in less than 15 minutes I decided we might go to the beach instead
 
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Proper Gander said:
Lyrebirds are very common but you don’t often see them. They take off at the slightest approach.

The best way to find one is to take a relatively undisciplined dog into a “no dogs” tature reserve. I did that once unintentionally. After the thing had freaked out about 10 lyrebirds in less than 15 minutes I decided we might go to the beach instead
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Haha.

Dogs are definitely banned from the national park; I've never seen anyone break that rule, but I do occasionally see people walk their cats there. I found it really odd seeing cats on leashes at first, but cats aren't allowed to roam outside alone because of the wildlife where I am, so I'm used to it now.
 
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I tried to photograph some Splendid Fairy-Wren a few weeks ago but the lighting was too dark and those little bastards are fast and jumpy. So I gave up and followed this Ibis around instead. It's hardly a perfect shot but I really like the atmosphere of it.
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Very cool!
 
omit said:
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I tried to photograph some Splendid Fairy-Wren a few weeks ago but the lighting was too dark and those little bastards are fast and jumpy. So I gave up and followed this Ibis around instead. It's hardly a perfect shot but I really like the atmosphere of it.
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That's an awesome pic!
 

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