Juvie Lapwings.
Jan 23, 2017 16:11:33 #
These are young Masked Lapwings (incorrectly called plovers by the/us locals). When they are adults, they will lose the mottled coloring on their wings. The last shot is an adult for comparison. Downloading is recommended.
Jan 23, 2017 17:02:31 #
Funny little bird, but nice set, Earl!
What are those long, interesting things on the ground in the first two... some kind of seeds I'm assuming, but from what tree?
What are those long, interesting things on the ground in the first two... some kind of seeds I'm assuming, but from what tree?
Jan 23, 2017 17:33:02 #
angela k wrote:
Funny little bird, but nice set, Earl!
What are those long, interesting things on the ground in the first two... some kind of seeds I'm assuming, but from what tree?
What are those long, interesting things on the ground in the first two... some kind of seeds I'm assuming, but from what tree?
I'm not a hundred percent sure, Angela, but I think they are from a Norfolk Pine. NPs are abundant in this area. Earl.
Jan 23, 2017 17:35:49 #
They look more attractive when youngsters, excellent downloads Earl. 
Jan 23, 2017 17:42:40 #
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Jan 23, 2017 17:43:36 #
DOOK wrote:
I'm not a hundred percent sure, Angela, but I think they are from a Norfolk Pine. NPs are abundant in this area. Earl.
Gather a bunch together and they would make a cool shot!!
Jan 23, 2017 17:51:02 #
angela k wrote:
Gather a bunch together and they would make a cool shot!!
Next time I'm there, I'll bring some home & have a little play with them.
Jan 23, 2017 17:54:25 #
Jan 23, 2017 18:08:39 #
DOOK wrote:
Next time I'm there, I'll bring some home & have a little play with them.
Jan 23, 2017 19:29:31 #
Jan 23, 2017 22:52:36 #
DOOK wrote:
I'm not a hundred percent sure, Angela, but I think they are from a Norfolk Pine. NPs are abundant in this area. Earl.
Yes they are Earl. They are pine needles from a Norfolk Island Pine tree. Love the two shots of the "Juvies" mate. We have always called them Plovers down here too. Are Plves n fact different bird?
Jan 23, 2017 23:05:15 #
infocus wrote:
Yes they are Earl. They are pine needles from a Norfolk Island Pine tree. Love the two shots of the "Juvies" mate. We have always called them Plovers down here too. Are Plves n fact different bird?
Lol, John. I have known them as plovers since I was a kid--as a matter of fact, I had never heard the word 'lapwing' until I bought a book on Aussie birds last year. I think they might both be in the same wide family. Earl.
Jan 24, 2017 05:54:04 #
Nice set Earl, love that last one.
DOOK wrote:
These are young Masked Lapwings (incorrectly called plovers by the/us locals). When they are adults, they will lose the mottled coloring on their wings. The last shot is an adult for comparison. Downloading is recommended.
Jan 24, 2017 06:33:24 #
DOOK wrote:
These are young Masked Lapwings (incorrectly called plovers by the/us locals). When they are adults, they will lose the mottled coloring on their wings. The last shot is an adult for comparison. Downloading is recommended.
Earl, a very unique looking bird. Showing both the immature and adult makes it even a better series for me. Thanks.
Greg
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