Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Wild Bird Wednesday - Birds in the Park + one


Where do birds come to you when you seed them?

Any park frequented by families with small children
will do, even with intermittent rain

A proud Black Duck drake checking me out


sorry guys, I only came to read my book and relax for half an hour

her ladyship is more observant and waltzes right by


next a Crested Pigeon 


or two amble over


and strut off in disgust at the bookworm


the bonus for this week is an obliging Superb Blue Wren hen 
 in the paddock next to my garden


Linking with Stewart's


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32 comments:

  1. LeoraJune 4, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Your crested pigeon is quite something - seems to have the body of a pigeon familiar to me, but the head is like royalty.

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  2. Minoru SaitoJune 4, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Hi! Nice shots. They are very cute. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. TexWisGirlJune 4, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    they're all wonderful!

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  4. UnknownJune 4, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I guess you couldn't read your book...
    beautiful pictures !

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  5. Ruth HiebertJune 4, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    The Crested Pigeon is quite an attractive bird.

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  6. KarenJune 4, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Love the crested pigeons!

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  7. KarlJune 4, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Ha... nice!!!

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  8. Margaret Birding For PleasureJune 4, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Stewart shame on you for not having seed in your pockets!! I love the crest on the Pigeon. Margaret

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  9. Janneke June 4, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful bird shots, often so difficult. The crested pigeons are new to me, they look so pretty.

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  10. Rambling WoodsJune 4, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    I love seeing the different kinds of birds and imagining what they would say if they could talk... You captured it perfectly... Michelle

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 4, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    You saw a lot of birds while you were (evidently) reading in the park! The crested pigeon is so exotic to me...and the blue wren is different as well..she looks as if she's posing for you. You had good birding karma that day!

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  12. mickJune 4, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    A great series but the little Wren is very special.

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  13. Elephant's ChildJune 4, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    I love the whirrr sound as the crested pigeons take off. We get them here, and they always make me smile. Ducks are always a joy but sadly it is quite some time since I have seen a wren. Beautiful captures - thank you.

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    1. ArijaJune 4, 2013 at 6:49 PM

      Blue wrens are seldom seen in cities due to the use of pesticides and weed killers like Roundup in gardens. Robins also cannot survive on contaminated food sources.

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  14. SandyCarlsonJune 4, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Those pigeons are some smart-looking dudes!

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  15. GaelynJune 4, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    That crested pigeon is cool. Nice to get out to the park whether reading or feeding the birds.

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  16. Stewart MJune 5, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Nice set of birds watching pictures!

    As far as I am aware we dont get White-eyes down south - they only seem to be very far north in Australia. So I think you an ID them on that basis.

    Cheers - Stewart M -and thanks for linking to WBW

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  17. UnknownJune 5, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    The Crested Pigeon is so beautiful! Wish we had these here instead of the common ones.

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  18. UnknownJune 5, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    Beautiful birds!

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  19. Hootin AnniJune 5, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    As far as I know, we don't have the crested pigeon here in USA...it's beautiful!! And the drake and mama are sweet. Love the blue wren too.

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  20. Phil SladeJune 5, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    The Crested Pigeons are stunners - great shots Arija.

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  21. ReenaJune 5, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    I agree with Phil ... crested pigeons are stunners! All are beautiful!

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  22. grammie gJune 5, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Hi Arija...Looks like they are used to being feed : )!!
    Well at least they got there pictures taken !!
    Love the two pigeons with there head together..it looks like there crest make an x!!
    Grace

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  23. RohrerbotJune 5, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Hello Arija!!!!! A Crested Pigeon!!! I've never seen one of those before. Gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. JenniferJune 5, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Love the Crested Pigeons! I've never seen one of those before. Beautiful!

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  25. DaveJune 5, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Crested Pigeon is high on my wanted list, seriously!
    Fab looking bird

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  26. DianneJune 5, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Your little blue-wren is So pretty .... I bet he made your heart sing.

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  27. theconstantwalkerJune 5, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful birds to see..
    Hugs Drew xx

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  28. Tammie LeeJune 5, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    i love the head dress of your pigeons! each bird is a delight to see... feed me....

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  29. HelenaJune 6, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    haha - they have a awesome hairstyle :D

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  30. Mary Howell CromerJune 6, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    I have to ask...so how much reading did you accomplish in that park Arija ;'). A Crested Pigeon, what a gorgeous birds and your image shares of them as well as the Ducks are so lovely...take good care...hugs your way~

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  31. NatureFootstepJune 7, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    gorgeous shots. Love the look of the little wren and the pidgeons of course. .)

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