this is th closest I have gotten - camera ready that is!! If I had only had my camera ready on many other occasions I would have some excellent photos - but you know how it is!!
They are called that because they often hang their prey (lizards and small mice etc) up in thorny trees like butchers hang their beasts. They hang them there to support thir food while eating it and also to store their food.
I see u! hahahaha
ReplyDeletesure is fluffy!
ReplyDeletewonderful close up!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!!! luv it!
ReplyDeletewild flowers in the wind! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely :)
ReplyDeletewow! another great shot!
ReplyDeleteGulp! Beautiful!
ReplyDeletewhat'd u say? ha ha ha
ReplyDeleteyikes!
ReplyDeletelooks like fun!!
ReplyDeletewonderful set :)
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteGreat butterfly catch!
ReplyDeletePretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm envious! We have a resident hawk here that hovers around all the time, but never long enough for me to take a shot!
ReplyDeleteOh, I thik this one is awesome and look at that bokeh!
ReplyDeleteWhat birdie is this?
ReplyDeleteGreat birdie shot Keith, is he on your deck?
ReplyDeleteWOW, awesome close up and look at that bokeh!
ReplyDeleteCool catch Keith (he he at the alliteration)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty birdie, I thik my fave of your birdie shots....
ReplyDeleteit is a Cockatoo - Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo
ReplyDeletethis is th closest I have gotten - camera ready that is!! If I had only had my camera ready on many other occasions I would have some excellent photos - but you know how it is!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mia
ReplyDeletehaha yes gulp alright!!! Crikey!!
ReplyDeleteyep!
ReplyDeleteThese ones sneak up on ya and kiss ya on the cheek - before running away!!
ReplyDeleteWilly wagtail - bit like a fantail - flushes out small insects with it's tail
ReplyDeleteyep - misses nothing this cat!
ReplyDeleteone of my ll time favourites - I love the colours~
ReplyDeleteHe's peeking at you.
ReplyDeleteThat is some beak it has there. Why is it called Butcher Bird?
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery dainty.
ReplyDeletePretty.
ReplyDeleteThis one is awesome Keith.
ReplyDeleteHow delightful is that, stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the lighting.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember seeing one of them. Munchies?lol
ReplyDeleteGreat shot.
ReplyDeleteLOL. I would die of shock. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, love the colour.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a little beauty.
ReplyDeleteThey are called that because they often hang their prey (lizards and small mice etc) up in thorny trees like butchers hang their beasts. They hang them there to support thir food while eating it and also to store their food.
ReplyDeleteBrings back memories????? hahaha
ReplyDeleteSure did. I actually got a bit of a shock when I saw it too. I wasn't expecting it. LOL
ReplyDeletewoaaaw...drops all around...: ) love it
ReplyDeleteI could not pick a favourite Keith because you are the Bokeh King.
ReplyDeleteYou have an album full of fantastic Bokeh photos.
Perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove it
ReplyDeleteDid you take this through glass keith? I see a reflection of a road sign on right bottom corner?? Love the statues etc, very nice
ReplyDeleteExcellent photo..
ReplyDeletedrink at least 2 litres today, or you will feel a bit crook
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