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Posted: **Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:17 am**

Spent some time out the back whilst on hols last week with the 300 f/2.8

Grey Fantail

Silvereye

Jury is still out on this one but I think it is a female Rufous Whistler (happy to be corrected)

Posted: **Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:58 am**

My favourite is the first, I like the eye content and posture of the little Fantail.

Posted: **Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:58 am**

Nice shots, Mark. I think my favorite is the first one. It must be hard to get the little critters to pose long enough for a good shot.

Bob

Posted: **Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:19 pm**

Good capture....... good to see the super glue working :lol:

Posted: **Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:20 pm**

Lovely pics Slider - not sure about the female whistler - I have attached a link to a female pic which as markings on the chest that are quite distinctive. Not sure what it is

http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s141/ozwildlife/Bird/Z-JR-rufouswhisler.jpg

Posted: **Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:27 pm**

hang on,,,ur in nz on hols huh? arent waxeyes and fantails native?

Posted: **Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:28 pm**

Wow awesome shots...love number one, great DOF and creamy background!

Posted: **Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:42 pm**

Thanks for the comments Folks

Chris, here is another shot of the mystery bird front on.

Was not far from the male Rufous Whistler, feeding on bugs and I believe they pair up. All sort of adds up. :roll:

!~DeViNe~DaRkNeSs~! wrote:hang on,,,ur in nz on hols huh? arent waxeyes and fantails native?

Never mentioned NZ. These were in my backyard near Caboolture in SEQ.

Posted: **Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:51 pm**

omg i guess the aussie fantail is just a varient :O weird ...good shots
ever seen a kiwi fantail? there normally a yellowy colour....
as here

Posted: **Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:51 pm**

Great series Mark. Great sharpness and composition. Love the first and the last in the last set.
cheers
marco

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Some feathered Friends

Some feathered Friends