Friday, December 30, 2011

Hail to two standout stayers of the year

Time to farewell 2011 and welcome 2012 - by hailing two of the Tyto stayers, species not even Cyclone Yasi could blow away: Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) and White-browed Robin (Poecilodryas superciliosa).







Happy New Year!
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8 comments:

mick said...

They are beautiful birds and unfortunately not ones that I ever see down this way. Happy New Year to you also, Tony.

Tyto Tony said...

Thanks Mick and all the best for 2012

Tyto Tony said...

Thanks Mick and all the best for 2012

Denis Wilson said...

Now Tony, that last shot is just showing off!
How much did you pay your White-browed Robin models to pose like that?
Keep up the fine work.
Happy New Year to you.
Denis

Snail said...

That certainly does look like showing off! What a fantastic pic of the robins. (They're all great, but that one is particularly fine!)

Happy 2012, Tony. Hope it's an excellent year!

Tyto Tony said...

Hi Denis, Bronwyn: First time I've ever got robins in near perfect pair pose. Might go back to original and see if better PP tidies it up even more.

Anonymous said...

A fine way to finish 2011 Tony - that last shot of the robins is wonderful. Best wishes for the new year which is now already upon us - we look forward to more of your excellent photos.

Tyto Tony said...

Thanks Barbara: let's hope the sometimes ungrateful little buggers learn in 2012 to pose on order ;-)

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