White-tailed Black Cockatoos (Carnabys)

[Earthmother]

Spotted this pair and had have a go at photographing them even though they were quite high up.
Would love to know what the male is whispering in his mate's ear...lol.
Drats...meant to clone out that twiggy bit on the branch.

[Sully]

Love these Jess … whatever was whispered in #1 … she is either coming back for more or is about to give him some 'attitude' in #2 …

[Earthmother]

Thanks Barb.
The male is the one with the red ring around the eye so it looks he's going back for more.

[loose cannon]

Very nice Jess. Shame they are so high up but any photo of a cocky is a good photo!

[Sully]

Thanks Barb.
The male is the one with the red ring around the eye so it looks he's going back for more.

Typical ...

[Earthmother]

Lol Barb
Thanks Mick.
I'll never miss an opportunity to photograph them high up or not...lol.

[wigz]

More good work Jess. I hadn't heard of these until your shots a couple of weeks ago and then I saw an documentary about them a week or so ago. Thanks for bringing them to our attention

[Earthmother]

Thank you Alan
And you're very welcome.
All three species of our Black Cockatoos (Carnabys, Baudins and Red-tailed) are on the endangered species list.

[P Plates]

Good series Jess - they are a good looking bird - we only get the red tailed ones around here and you can always hear them before seeing them.

[Earthmother]

Thank you.
I did actually hear them first and went looking for them.

[Phoenix]

I think he is saying "Look it's Jess, here's our big break, Smile".
Looks like she is smiling too.
Glad you got out in this weather.
Enjoyed seeing your carnaby photos.

[Earthmother]

Thanks Jo.
It has been somewhat frustrating not being able to get out due to the rain.