It was almost like a competition between the egrets and the red whiskered bulbul (medium-sized passerine songbirds). My wife noticed the egrets on our neighbor’s roof. There have been quite a few egret sightings after the last one that I caught on camera. On this day, there were three of them busy picking up something to eat on our neighbor’s roof. It seemed like they were really enjoying their evening snacks. Not sure but we think these guys are Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta).
After around 5-10 shots I saw a Red-whiskered Bulbul on a television cable, whistling away to glory as if to draw my attention. Since it was too far, I couldn't get a good picture even after using the complete 6X zoom of our Canon A710 IS digital camera. So, I ignored the little bird and started capturing a few more photographs of the egrets. All of a sudden the Bulbul came very close to our window and sat on the television cable long enough to allow me to click two close-up shots. In one of the photos it was looking right at the camera.
All in all it was a very good day for Bird Photography. | Camera Critters
brilliant captures!!
ReplyDeletenice pics... loved the first one of the egret and the second one of the bulbul....
ReplyDeleteGorgeous captures as always! I've never seen a Bulbul before! What a lovely bird! And the Egrets are beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
great photos of the birds at play the colours are amazing
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are a beautiful capture.
ReplyDeleteterrific captures. happy skywatching and bird watching.
ReplyDeleteGreat birds and photos!
ReplyDeletethose shots are beautifully captured.
ReplyDeleteKc: Those are some neat bird captures. The Egrets remind me of "Fiddler on the Roof".
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I have not seen that Red-whiskered Bulbul.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, the first fella at the top sure seemed to have a lot to say!
ReplyDeleteAm an avid bird watcher(the feathered variety) but can never get their names right.
ReplyDeletelovely photos!
ReplyDeletei agree, great shots. how i wished i could come closer at the herons visiting our little farm:)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. You are lucky.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous pictures!
ReplyDeleteExcellent series of photos. I love to bird watch.
ReplyDeleteSplendid photos! Each one captures the varied activities of the birds! Very beautiful!
ReplyDeletehi thanks for dropping by On This Side of Town
ReplyDeleteit just owed me... we don't have these birds around my area.. awesome captures..
I just had to go to Wikipedia to find out about the red-whiskered Bulbul because its shape and its crest remind me so much of the Steller's Jay, the provincial bird of my home province, British Columbia.
ReplyDeleteHowever, the Latin names seem to have nothing in common although I think the birds would look very similar in silhouette.
Your photos are beautiful. I love the first one and the third one.
Kay
Alberta, Canada
I always love the sight of egrets. These sloos great with the dark background. The other bird I have never seen I think.
ReplyDeleteThe egrets are beautiful - I used to see them when I lived on Long Island.
ReplyDeleteHowever, never saw them on a roof before! Looking up at them makes
an unusual and interesting composition.
what a lovely shots. Looks like you're a professional photography.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots,
ReplyDeleteWe really loved the bulbul. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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Oskar
Beautiful birds!
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Oh wow, they're so lovely! I love your shots! I never see a real Egret.
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Love the Bulbul's hair-do or is that feather-do.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly captured some lovely bird photos today. Thanks for stopping by to comment on my chickadee photos.
ReplyDeleteThe bulbul is very unusual - never seen one before. Lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to have these beautiful birds right there in your vicinity. The brilliant red on the bulbul is incredible, just that little splash! The egrets are so graceful.
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Well done here! I really like the white on red and black... such trendy colors. And how sweet of the bulbul to want your attention. Rather reminds me of the guys I saw on my hike today who kept whispering, "picture, picture"... while I was interested in the foliage... :-D Lovely captures.
ReplyDeleteReally great bird shots!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cooperative with you.
ReplyDeleteThe shots of Little Egret are nicely posed against the dark background. I saw lots in Goa (5 visits) and also saw many Red-whiskered Bulbuls - common but beautiful birds indeed.
ReplyDeleteThe Bulbul obviously thought you were concentrating too much on the Egrets and not enough on him so flew over closer for a quick pose for you. Well done for capturing the moment they are beautiful birds.
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Aren't these guys beautiful?! Awesome captures!
ReplyDeleteStunning shots...Love it :)
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Fantastic pictures. You are a talented man.
ReplyDeleteSuch graceful birds. The egrets look as if they are dancing! Thanks for your visit to my blog. Enjoy the day.
ReplyDeleteWonderful images, but reading all your comments I think you already know that!
ReplyDeleteYes, in the first one the bird is dancing!
Great!
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wind
interesting post...interesting shots.congrats
ReplyDeleteI love your bird photos! Nicely captured.
ReplyDeletewow! what a great post and captures!
ReplyDeleteGreat birds and photos!
ReplyDeleteGr.
P-TER
Fantastic shots of the egrets and bulbul. They are amazing birds.
ReplyDeletelove the birds!
ReplyDeleteHeisann!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful birds, but unknown to me, of course ;:OD)
This is so wonderful, I love the first one! And I have voted for you:-)
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend!