We had some guests on Saturday

[wigz]

Every month or two we have a couple of frogmouths roost in the trees in our yard for a day. These were so low we could have reached out and touched them. Of course they are always tucked away among the branches.

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[Toddyh]

#1 not showing for me Alan.
#2 is a cracker. They actually look like they're made of bark.

[wigz]

Thanks Toddy. I fixed the missing image. It timed out while I was posting. I'm minding my toddler grandson today so lots of interruptions.

[Toddyh]

Glad you fixed it. #1 the best for me.

[Grumpy John]

A great set of images Alan. I really can't pick a winner from them. These guys are such posers, I think that they love to have their photo's taken.

[wigz]

Thanks John. Easy shots when they just sit there low down with a clear view. They certainly have extreme confidence in their camouflage. I often wonder what they would do if you tried to touch them.

[HansE]

I got a little family the other day. Not as good as yours but add them for interest as it costs very little.

[wigz]

They usually perch fairly high up here too, but we have had a couple now that were quite low and great for photos.

[Isac]

So lucky to have them pop around for the weekend, knowing you'll be home - very thoughtful of them. And then to pose like that for you! How lucky are you? They are gorgeous photos wigz! I have never seen them in the flesh so TFS. P.S. Lucky you as well Hans

[wigz]

Thanks Isac. We enjoy having them visit - no catering or entertaining required. I'm surprised you haven't seen them although they are easy to overlook. I sometimes see them sitting on the clothes lline during the night, including several times very obviously enjoying a shower during a thunderstorm

[Isac]

I'd probably see some if I lived closer to the river but I don't get there much and I don't venture out too far at night either (unless I'm doing a gig). I'm satisfied with looking at your lovely photos for now

[Grumpy John]

These (Tawnies) and pelicans are my favourite birds to photograph. Probably because they're pretty slow and tend not to move aronud too much. Pelicans in particular seem to like hamming it up for the camera.

[wigz]

Thanks John. Yes it really helps that they don't move much during the day.

[RossW]

All winners for me.

[wigz]

Thanks Ross.

[Ironwood]

Superb set Alan, #1 is probably my favourite, but I like all the poses. They are real characters aren’t they.
We have them here, but I don’t see them very often. On one occasion I managed to get some shots that I am happy with.

[wigz]

Thanks Brad. I've managed to get a few decent shots now, but each time they show up I try for some more. Just can't resist.

[HansE]

https://www.australiangeographic.com...?sf204185076=1

Saw this this morning thought some would be interested

[Ironwood]

Very interesting article Hans, thanks for posting the link.

[Grumpy John]

As Brad stated, a very interesting read. I particularly like the part about crapping on your enemies, it works for me.
Thanks for posting.

[Isac]

Fabulous read Hans! Remind me not to poke about in one of their nests! Just as an aside to your link, I noticed the cursor is showing on your ScreenHunter image. If you don't want that to show, go to the "Open Main Window" and turn off the "Cursor".

[HansE]

OK! Thanks Isac.