Caught in the streets of Peterborough (see post below) on my dawn walk before we proceeded north to a warmer climate. Already here it was much warmer than more than 300 km south where the autumnal chill had decidedly set in.
Two for the price of one . . .
That's what I think of you!
There was not very much around to choose from, so here is a poor little Murray Magpie missing a part of it's foot.
This is one of the birds I am hoping to bag in the wild much further north, the Ring-neck Parrot.
A pair of them were in a cage at the motel we stayed at. As far as I know they are protected birds and I do hope the owners had a special licence from Fisheries and Wildlife!
Just to round off, the resplendent Railway Hotel in which we did not stay, preferring our bathroom facilities en-suite. Maybe next time I'll bother to bring a dressing gown and we'll try it.
Happy bird watching, next time some arid lands birds.
Your delightful bird photos are so nice to see, different species as ours. The one who has cheerful hairstyle made me smile :)
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Happy May to you and yours!
Beautiful birds! I recently saw a dove without a foot too, poor birds...
ReplyDeleteLove the crested wood doves. We have noticed that they lift their tails and let fly EVERY time they land. Dangerous birds.
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ReplyDeleteA perfect post for WBW!
Have a nice day!
Lovely birds, Arija! The parrot would be cool to see in the wild and I love the crested pigeons. Wonderful photos, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteA nice series of birds and fascinating architecture for that old hotel. I just wonder how much the plumbing etc had been modernized??
ReplyDeleteFantastic photographs, beautiful birds. I am greeting
ReplyDeleteI answer to your comment:This spring has been really slow but days are getting longer and longer , that thing never change :)
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Leena
Wonderful bird pics with that warm sunshine. Yes Arija nights are getting a bit chilly down here.
ReplyDeleteBring on the birds Arija. I love seeing what you see from your trip. I bet that railway hotel was really bustling in it's hayday.
ReplyDeleteNice photos Arija but I must say I do agree with you about bathrooms - the days of sharing with others on the landing are over as far as I am concerned. I would sooner stay at home.
ReplyDeletelove those crested pigeons. quite exotic looking. :)
ReplyDeleteI believe that crested pigeon is shooting you the moon.
ReplyDeleteHi Arija, SOOO good to see you again! I just love your Crested Pigeons. And the Magpies are like our wagtails, often find one with a gammy foot. That hotel looks lovely. Bless you dearest Arija. Hugs Jo
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful birds and terrific captures as always, Arija! I love the crested pigeons! And always good to see you online! Hope all is going well!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Beautiful birds.It is sad to see some if these birds kept in cages.
ReplyDeleteI like the black and white of the magpie. One wonders what happened to his foot?
ReplyDeleteI am a power line bird watcher too!
ReplyDeleteLove your images...and hope the caged parrot is legal.
Awww...sad about the pretty Magpie's foot.:(
I love seeing birds that I don`t get to see,great pictures,I would love to see the parrots in the wild also,phyllis
ReplyDeleteCrested Pigeon are great - and I hope your right about the parrot!
ReplyDeleteI only got my swallow shot through pre-focusing, a fast motor drive and more than a bit of luck!
Stewart M - Melbourne
Awe that poor chap, the one footed Magpie, hope that it gets along OK. That place looks so lovely Arija!
ReplyDeleteGreat bird shots! have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThose Crested Pigeons are really cool Arija!
ReplyDeleteLovely set of bird shots and great building at the bottom. I never tire of those balconies/railings.
ReplyDeleteLove your exotic birds (to me anyway). Dawn walks certainly yielded you wonderful picture ops!
ReplyDeletethe crested pigeons are really great birds. Thanks for sharing them.
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