It was first discovered by westerners when Charles Todd was building the Overland Telegraph Line. A botanist, of all things, discovered these fast green birds. He captured a few and eventually they made it to the East-coast then the rest of the world.
The second was one of my favorite birds, the Zebra Finch. They are a cute little bird. No bigger than 7cm tall and are extremely fast. Their chirp sounds like a dogs chew-toy, which isn't good for them. And they are everywhere out here!
Oh boy, lovely shot. Bet that was the dickens to focus!
ReplyDeleteIsn't shooting birds the most difficult thing to do. So small, so fast, so well camouflaged. And the exhilaration when it comes off (like this) is immense.
Bravo!
Thank you. Yes it took a long time of standing perfectly still and playing with the focus ring. But isn't just so relaxing. Like fishing you just wait for that one little nibble.
ReplyDeleteI knew about budgies coming from Australia, but did not know how they became known. The Zebra finch is more my kind of bird. Most of what I know about Oz comes from reading the book Down Under by Bill Bryson and Australian films, seen quite a few of these.
ReplyDeleteIts never easy catching small birds with a camera.
Australia has the most amazing birds! Lucky my scotties dont live there as sqeaky chew toys drive them crazy with excitement. They think they are squirrels or other rodents in need of dispatching.
ReplyDeleteYeah my puppy has two under her belt last week! LOL
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