Saturday, 7 January 2012

Noisy Miner

I got a new camera for Christmas this year, which is very exciting. Now I have to learn to use it. I was very excited to come across a friendly subject out the front of my parent's house over the Christmas break.




Noisy miners are native Australian honeyeaters. They shouldn't be confused with the introduced pest Indian Mynah.

This little fellow was fabulous.


He tolerated me peering through the bushes. He moved about within the bush a little bit (he was in the grevillea), but then he let me push some branches out of the way.


Until I got the perfect shot. And it was even in focus and sharp!

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22 comments:

  1. Kath Lockett7 January 2012 at 20:16

    He's a stunner, isn't he? Makes me homesick for my parents' place in Victor Harbor, SA where Miners are frequent visitors to their garden.

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  2. Trish7 January 2012 at 21:42

    Except for his yellow beak he's completely camouflaged!

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  3. Staci7 January 2012 at 21:51

    He's very cool and that photos are amazing. Have fun learningn your new camera!

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  4. Anonymous7 January 2012 at 23:42

    He's a stunning bird! Love the orange beak. Thanks for sharing with us and good luck with your new camera!

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  5. Laurel-Rain Snow8 January 2012 at 00:04

    What fun to capture these shots with your new "toy." Enjoy!

    Thanks for sharing...

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  6. Lisa8 January 2012 at 01:51

    My, what big eyes you have! He was a great model and it's a great picture.

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  7. Paulita 8 January 2012 at 02:10

    I'm jealous of your new camera and the fabulous wildlife. Can't wait to see more pictures. Here's Mine

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  8. Alyce8 January 2012 at 03:35

    I'm glad you brought up the difference, because I thought he looked a lot like the mynahs we saw in Hawaii on vacation. Amazing that he sat there so still for you!

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  9. Stephen8 January 2012 at 04:08

    His beak adds color to the wintry scene!

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  10. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)8 January 2012 at 04:24

    Congrats on the new camera. Nice detailed shots. The yellow and orange pops nicely.

    He looks like he is posing for you. I love when I find a bird that will stay still.

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  11. Book Savvy Babe8 January 2012 at 06:06

    aww, so a cute bird, I have never seen one of those before. Congrats on the new camera! Hope you get lots of amazing shots this year! Book Savvy Babe

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  12. Cipriano8 January 2012 at 06:12

    What gorgeous shots, you are really getting the hang of that camera!
    That bird is so excellently camouflaged -- well, except for the blazing yellow Best-Buy tag behind the eye!

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  13. Peppermint Ph.D.8 January 2012 at 07:13

    I love these bird close-ups :) Looks like he's dressed for something special with his yellow beak, striking yellow eye shadow and the streak of yellow in his feathers :)

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  14. Elizabeth8 January 2012 at 07:47

    Lovely photos...Just love how he was so cooperative for you and your new camera...Can't wait to see all the great photos you take with it!

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  15. Elena8 January 2012 at 07:53

    A cooperative bird is a rare thing. That's a great series of photos. Keep enjoying the new camera!

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  16. (Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea8 January 2012 at 08:18

    His eyes are HUGE! Can't believe he posed that long. Great Capture.

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  17. Nise' 8 January 2012 at 09:21

    Glad that he was such a cooperative subject!

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  18. Marie8 January 2012 at 10:10

    Very cool looking bird! Have fun with the new camera.

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  19. Anonymous9 January 2012 at 00:49

    Well you are certainly putting your new camera to good use! I've never seen a noisy miner. I love the yellow of its beak and around its eyes.

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  20. Genie -- Paris and Beyond9 January 2012 at 04:23

    What a quirky looking bird and you were there to capture him with your new camera!

    I hope that you have a wonderful 2012 filled with words and stories!

    Bises
    Genie

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  21. Susan9 January 2012 at 04:35

    Your pictures are always so gorgeous- whatever camera you use. I expect it's not the camera, it's the photographer. Have fun with it and continue to share these wonderful images!

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  22. Parisbreakfasts13 January 2012 at 12:41

    A wonderful birdie..
    never seen the likes of him before!
    Terrific shots too

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