Monday, July 11, 2011

World Bird Wednesday - Adelaide Rosella


The cabin in Melrose, which we had pre-booked sight unseen,
was unprepossessing for the price to say the least, see post below,
but sported a pair of Adelaide rosellas, Platycercus elegans
adelaidae, feeding on the uncut grass at the back.


They let me come reasonably close unlike the same species
on our farm where they fly away before you know they are there.


Here they performed acrobatic feats on the wire fence just
to show off,


and even sat for a family portrait!



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28 comments:

  1. GaelynJuly 11, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    They are magnificently brilliant! Plus So nice of them to pose.

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  2. ElaineJuly 11, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful! I'm sure they have to charge extra for the cabin just because of the entertainment.

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  3. Leckeres für Mensch und KatzeJuly 12, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Thanks for you german comment! :) Beautiful birds and good shots! If you like join us on *PicStory* this week: outdoor* :) LG Tina

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  4. Ever Green TreeJuly 12, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Lucky You! Must have been great fun observing n capturing them together. Lovely shots!

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  5. KelJuly 12, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    those rosellas have interesting colours, didn't realise there was such variety in their colourways

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  6. MerisiJuly 12, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Such beautiful birds so expertly captured!

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  7. TexWisGirlJuly 12, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    oh my goodness! these are gorgeous! wow!

    (and your comment re: our hay field wins some sort of award for best comment ever!!! ROFL!!!)

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  8. Sandy Sandy ArtJuly 12, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Wonderful shots of beautiful budgies Arija!

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  9. MyMaracasJuly 12, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Beautiful bird! I've never heard of that one. What a treat to have those in your yard

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  10. theconstantwalkerJuly 12, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    What a lovely bird you have in the wild...great images

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  11. JoJuly 12, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Arija, I loved your post about your trip up north to Melrose. The landscape looks so similar to ours in South Africa. I also love these Rosella's - so colourful and posing beautifully for you. Thanks for your comment on my Kenyan Cats post today. We ALSO have a cat for each day of the week. We have four cats back home in South Africa and three here in Kenya! Have a great day. Jo

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  12. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Gee they're beauties!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  13. Montreal Photo DailyJuly 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Wonderful photos Arija! They make perfect keepsake of this vacation break. Take care!

    PS: The renters forgot to inform you that entertainment was included. :)

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  14. mickJuly 12, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Great photos of the rosellas. That's another one I haven't yet seen.

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  15. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    What gorgeous visitors!

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  16. Modesto ViegasJuly 12, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Nice series!

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  17. fjällripanJuly 12, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Wonderful photos and birds! :) Must be great to see them in the nature.
    Have a nice day!

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  18. AlJuly 12, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Amazing colors on those birds - nice shots!

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  19. HalcyonJuly 12, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Wow! What beauties. Must be fun to have such colorful friends. :)

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  20. MaineBirderJuly 13, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    It's nice that the birds posed for you. Such a beautiful bird and great captures!

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  21. Mike B. @ slugyard.comJuly 13, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Wow, gorgeous bird!

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  22. PatJuly 13, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    What beautiful and entertaining little birds!

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  23. DeniseinVAJuly 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    you have so many beautiful and colorful birds in Australia, and I love your photos of these.

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  24. Johnny NutcaseJuly 14, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    oh how cool! I dig these guys! Thanks for the welcome back - i'll be around a bit more for a while, gotta catch up with all your stuff! Hope things are well with you :)

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  25. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 14, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I am so envious of your birds!! Seriously, thanks for sharing these exotic (to us)species.

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  26. Kathie BrownJuly 14, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    What pretty birds!

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  27. BeckyJuly 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful birds Arija. I just love your posts from your trips. It's like being there with you.So many things we don't see here.
    B.

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  28. MaryJuly 17, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    That's a bird I don't get to see. Very colorful!

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