Thursday, June 25, 2009

SkyWatch ~ 39 Birds of a Feather....

We're on the way, to-morrow is the funeral but
today was full of wonders.



My camera is my lap dog so I was able to capture
three shots before these parrots had shot over our head.
The combined speed of us at 110kph, the birds something
similar in our direction, they were gone before I saw them!



The skies were superb, I shot off at lest 30 cloud shots in
one afternoon. I'll share some more another day.



Sorry about the fuzziness, shot almost straight up through
the windshield. From the silhouette alone it is difficult to
identify the parrots, it is easier to say which they are not.

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home next week.

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52 comments:

  1. Reader WilJune 25, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    I am sorry to read that you go to a funeral.
    However I am glad you showed these great shots!
    Take care!

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  2. MedaMJune 25, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Wonderful trio and the first photo is the best one by my opinion.

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  3. GeorgeJune 25, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    I've never seen a flock of parrots before, so I am really impressed by these photos. The first picture is especially beautiful.

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  4. ErinJune 25, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    like the play of the dark against the light and shapes of the birds against the stark white cloud formation. that first shot is perfect.

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  5. The Weaver of GrassJune 25, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Shall be thinking of you over the next few days.

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  6. EkiJune 25, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    The top photo is magnificent! I'm holding my breath looking at it!

    Bravo!

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  7. Ruth's Photo BlogJune 25, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    That is amazing.This is the way we see geese over here.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  8. Unseen India ToursJune 25, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Lovely Photographs !! Really loved the birds in the sky !! What a fantastic capture ! Great..Unseen Rajasthan

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  9. Deborah GodinJune 25, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Love the blizzard of parrots! I laughed at myself, though - I looked at the photo and said to myself "That looks like more than 39 birds!" but then I realized it was the skywatch number - doh!

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  10. Sylvia KJune 25, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Magnificent, Arija, as always! Needless to say, I've never seen a flock of parrots fly overhead! What an amazing shot and such marvelous blue skies!

    My thoughts are with you as you go to the funeral. I know it's a sad time for you.

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  11. Ces AdorioJune 25, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    The birds! The birds!


    **Thinking of you**
    Always.
    But you already know that.

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  12. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersJune 25, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Great shots despite the windscreen and motion. I can't imagine seeing that many parrots in flight. I hope everything will go well for you and your family at the funeral, Arija.
    Janice.

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  13. 2sweetnsaxyJune 25, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Great shots. Usually if I see something like this it's gone before I get the camera aimed and focused.

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  14. foto CHIP SwedenJune 25, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    A really great SkyWatch - how exotic with parrots :)
    Take care!

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  15. earthtohollyJune 25, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Beautiful sky and birds, Arija. I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. May you have a safe trip...

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  16. DarylJune 25, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    NO apologies necessary! These are super.

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  17. bowledoverJune 25, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Take care where ever you are. Its a good job for us that you keep your camera so handy. Lovely capture.

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  18. Torsdag 1952June 25, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Hallo Arija,
    das erste Bild gefällt mir besonders gut. Die Vögel ziehn in der gleichen Linie wie die Wolken.
    Dir ein zauberhaftes Wochenende
    Gruss Hartmut

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  19. Esther GarviJune 25, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Wow, imagine a flock of parrots heading your way. Wish you all the best on the funeral, Arija.

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  20. Vita StunderJune 25, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    The first shot is awesome!

    I think about you :)

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  21. Jane Hards PhotographyJune 25, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Another sad visit for you but the images you leave us with are wonderful. You cannot better birds in flight.

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  22. EG CameraGirlJune 25, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I had no idea parrots flew together is such large flocks. I LOVE learning new things. ;-)

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  23. Photo CacheJune 25, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    that is amazing. i watched these australian parrots in national geographic. i wish to see them with my own eyes someday.

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  24. FO - 2June 25, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Great series.
    Wonderful! :)

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  25. Nikki DeeJune 25, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Wonderful shots! You did a great job of capturing them!

    My Skywatch is here

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  26. MicheleJune 25, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Gosh, just look at all those birds!! They look like black bats at first..


    Thinking about you, my friend.

    Hugs♥

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  27. VALKYRIENJune 25, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Flocks of parrots!? Now I really know we are living in different parts of the world! :) Great shots!

    My thoughts are with you.

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  28. Secret Mom ThoughtsJune 25, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Beautiful sky shot. Nice capture.

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  29. AnonymousJune 25, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    It's impressive, if not overpowering, to imagine seeing such a large flock at one time.

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  30. The Write GirlJune 25, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    Beautiful sky watch shots. I've never heard of a flock of parrots before. Thank you for sharing.

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  31. CarolynJune 25, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Great capture Arija and the skies are wonderful. Safe journey.
    Blessings and smiles

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  32. Sally in WAJune 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Great photos. The first one is my favorite.

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  33. AnnJune 25, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    What great shots. Have never seen so many parrots. Best wishes for tomorrow.

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  34. GaelynJune 25, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Those were some great quick captures of the parrots. I try to do that while I'm driving.

    Have a safe journey home. My condolences. Big HUGS!

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  35. chrome3dJune 25, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    The birds offered you a magnificent surprise.

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  36. Martha ZJune 25, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    I was away when you posted of your loss. My thoughts are with you. These photos seem fitting as were the ones when you learned of the loss.

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  37. SharonJune 26, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    Very awesome to see a flock of parrots like this. Beautiful shots!

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  38. LoranJune 26, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Great shots, very unusual. And condolences to you as well.

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  39. Small City ScenesJune 26, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    A flock of Parrots---wow! Something I have never seen and probably won't ever. Very cool shots.

    Sorry about the funeral--see you next week. MB

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  40. BarbJune 26, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Hello Arija,
    I had no idea that parrots flew in such large flocks! Your captures from the car are quite dramatic. Safe trip and be well.

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  41. storyteller's other blogJune 26, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    WOW ... wonderful series of birds in flight. It's not easy to capture these moments ;--)
    My thoughts remain with you and yours in your time of sorrow.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  42. UnknownJune 26, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Those are such wonderful shots of the parrots flying overhead.

    The first shot is very cool, with the way you have caught their path, echoing the curve of the cloud.

    My heart and thoughts go out to you, as you lay your brother to rest. Stay well.

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  43. Mary-LaureJune 26, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Beautiful shots, just magical how those birds draw patterns in the sky.

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  44. AngieJune 26, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Superb shots. Take care.

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  45. BTJune 26, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    Super shots, love them. What a noise they must have made.

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  46. AnonymousJune 27, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    Thinking of you on the way to the funeral. May all those parrots be a reminder that your brother is now another bird in the sky-watching over you, my dear.

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  47. RajeshJune 27, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful shots. In the first shot it looks as if they have formed a line on the border of clouds.

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  48. Mark KreiderJune 27, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    You have an excellent way of talking in your blog. The photos pair so very nicely with the commentary.

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  49. buckram and bemboJune 28, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    I am so glad to have you back! I am glad to hear it was a beautiful funeral, that is comforting, nevertheless, yes, the feeling of loss remains.

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  50. BTJune 28, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Thinking of you after the funeral Arija.
    xx

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  51. CelesteJuly 2, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    There seems a magical symmetry between the free flying birds and the flight of a soul you are going to commemorate. Beautiful pictures.

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  52. MaryJuly 2, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Wow...fantastic!

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