Tuesday, February 8, 2011

World Bird Wednesday - Yellow-Rumped Thornbill


Seldom do I ge the chance to capture this little bird, the
Yellow-Rumped Thornbill, Acanthiza chrysorrhoa, in a tree.
They are chattery ground feeding birds usually seen in small
flocks in gay abundance in my garden.


This one I captured in the park not 15' away from me and I
had my 300mm lens with me for a change. Unfortunately
the light was not in my favour but the Thornbill posed for
me for quite a while.


Luckily most salient features are visible. The black and white
markings around the eyes as well as the white dots on the head.
The head pattern makes it so identifiable since it is the only
Thornbill sporting polka-dots.



All photos enlarge for closer inspection.

World Bird Wednesday is all atwitter, click on the Logo and join in!

at

31 comments:

  1. Pamela Terry and EdwardFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    What a blue sky.
    It's nice to be reminded.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Sylvia KFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Yes, lovely blue sky! And I do love your little Yellow-Rumped Thronbill! I love his name, too! Terrific captures as always, Arija!

    Sylvia

    ReplyDelete
  3. DianneFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Good capture ~ he's just so very pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪February 8, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Was it the Thorn birds movie? They the same birds?

    ReplyDelete
  5. Sally in WAFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I like the polka dots on them. Nice captures.

    ReplyDelete
  6. GaelynFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I find all birds hard to photograph, especially ground feeders. These turned out great with the blue sky background. The black and white eye stripe reminds me of our White-crowned sparrow.

    ReplyDelete
  7. holdingmomentsFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Polka dot bird....love it! lol
    He certainly posed well for you.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Mike B.February 8, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Almost looks like our nuthatches. Nice photos.

    ReplyDelete
  9. PatFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Nice set of photos!

    ReplyDelete
  10. ElaineFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Lovely photos! It makes a huge difference when you have sunshine and blue skies. A gray sky just seems to wash everything out.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Siddhartha JoshiFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    These are really beautiful captures...the sky looks so beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  12. mickFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Great photos of a lovely little bird. That's one I have yet to photograph.

    ReplyDelete
  13. SpringmanFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    WBW is all atwitter! LOL
    Clicked up to the larger size the third dimension in these wonderful pictures really jumps out. Gotta love that 300mm. Yellow Rumped Thornbill, who knew?

    ReplyDelete
  14. SondraFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Great Capture!! Nice Polka dots!

    ReplyDelete
  15. jocoFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    I am so impressed you toting a 300mm lens around. How much does the combo weigh?

    ReplyDelete
  16. Pat UlrichFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    a lovely little bird, wonderful captures!

    ReplyDelete
  17. BeckyFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    This is a cute little fellow, and I really love the dots on the head. Don't you just love it when these birds cooperate. Love the blue sky too. We are even getting some too but it's still way too cold.
    Take Care♥
    B

    ReplyDelete
  18. Charlene N. K.February 9, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I like your bird pictures. Good you captured them clearly and with nice backdrops.
    I wish I could also shoot them up close but my camera zoom is not powerful enough to do it.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Hilke BrederFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Nice capture of a lovely bird, Arija. Regarding downloading my photos, I feel honored, if they bring some pleasure. I hope you'll feel the cold snow, the icy water and the freezing air when you look at the snowed-in farm!

    ReplyDelete
  20. theconstantwalkerFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Lovely little bird very well captured.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Tiago BragaFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    cute bird! nice shot :)
    let me invite to view my space! hope you like it http://tiagophotografy.blogspot.com/ , i wish thath somehow my work can inspire you .....

    Hugs from Portugal! :D

    ReplyDelete
  22. FABFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    A lovely species who was obviously happy to pose for you.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Nellie from Beyond My GardenFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    The thornbill was a good capture. Particularly with the bright blue sky. I guess I really notice since we have had very little blue sky around here in West Virginia.
    nellie

    ReplyDelete
  24. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    A beautiful little bird,thanks for sharing your lovely photography,your site is amazing,phylliso

    ReplyDelete
  25. Stewart MFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Hi - normally only see these little birds as they take flight.

    HAve not had the chance to photograph them as yet! One day!

    Nice pictures

    Stewart M

    ReplyDelete
  26. Stewart MFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Hi - thanks for following my blog - hope you enjoy the posts. I understand how you may not be able to filch the time to read long posts, but I hope that you continue to follow.

    Stewart M

    ReplyDelete
  27. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    well! they're certainly cute little fellows! Glad he sat still for you ! :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. Kathie BrownFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    A bird with a polka-dot head! Will wonders never cease! Sending you love and hugs from the snowy and cold northeast USA!

    ReplyDelete
  29. MaryFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    He's a cute little bird...I like that second shot. I would love to really see all the birds of other countries. All so new and different from mine!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Empty NesterFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    What a sweet little bird! Nice captures!

    ReplyDelete
  31. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete