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    2012 *** Image of the Week 14/5/2012-Winner** Gerard Satherley** 

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    Published on 14-05-2012 03:13 PM
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    Well done to Gerard for his image of a lovely looking Superb Parrot



    Heres what some of you had to say about it:-


    Other nominated images were ...
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    2012 *** Image of the Week 9/5/2012-Winner** Nigel C** 

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    Published on 09-05-2012 09:05 PM
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    Well done to Nigel for his image of an Eastern Bristlebird



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    "Meet A Member" #6 Pictorella 

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    Published on 06-05-2012 09:11 PM
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    Pictorella or Grant as he may also be known is an extremely dedicated birder from New South Wales. Grant is known to not let highway speed limits get in the way of a new tick and will travel the countryside in the chase for that elusive addition to the bird count. Birdwatching makes up a huge part of Grant's life and when he's not birding he twitching!!



    What is the first thing you think of in the morning?

    Another depressing day at work.....how I wish I was birding interstate.


    How long have you been birding?
    Around 20 years. I've been a member of the Hunter Bird Observers Club for 17 years. ...
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    2012 *** Image of the Week 30/4/2012-Winner** Duade Paton** 

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    Published on 03-05-2012 06:41 PM
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    Well done to Duade Paton for his image of a Rockwarbler, a very worthy IOTW winner this week

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    2012 *** Image of the Week 23/4/2012-Winner** Rob Drummond** 

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    Published on 23-04-2012 05:57 PM
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    Another win to Rob Drummond this week for his Rufous Treecreeper image
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    "MEET A MEMBER" #5 Paul Randall 

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    Published on 22-04-2012 08:41 PM
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    Paul Randall is an extremely passionate bird photographer residing in Victoria. Werribee Treatment Plant is Paul's home away from home and when he's not helping members on the forum you will most likely find him down on the "Poo Plant" building on his extensive collection of photographs of resident or visiting Melbourne birds.


    What is the first thing you think of in the morning?

    Do I have to???? Get out of bed I mean, I love to sleep in.


    What attracted you to avian photography?

    I wanted to share with friends and family what I had been observing through my binoculars. I found birds and their behavior fascinating and thought that others would too.


    What was the first bird you photographed? Did you know what species it was?

    The first bird I photographed was a New Holland Honeyeater and I knew what it was as I had been birding extensively for two years before getting a camera. ...
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    2012 *** Image of the Week 16/4/2012-Winner** Rob Drummond** 

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    Published on 16-04-2012 06:15 PM
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    Congratulations to Rob Drummond for his stand out shot of a Chestnut Quail-thrush
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  • Latest Member Photos

    coxy

    Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus)

    Thread Starter: coxy

    One from Parkes NSW back in January.
    It could do with a little more room under the bird, but I dont have it..
    Camera Model Canon EOS

    Today, 10:23 AM by coxy Go to last post
    Graham Collins

    Southern Brown Bandicoot

    Thread Starter: Graham Collins

    Southern Brown Bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus). Canon 7D 500mm f/4L IS USM + 1.4X ISO 3200 1/1250 f/5.6 hand held. Taken 18 May 2012.

    I posted

    Today, 10:11 AM by Graham Collins Go to last post
    Patrick K

    White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)

    Thread Starter: Patrick K

    Recent rains have put of bit of water back in the magnificent Frogmore Swamp on the Moolort Plains. I got out there this afternoon, a bit late and with

    Today, 07:03 AM by coxy Go to last post
    David Stowe

    Powerful Cuddles

    Thread Starter: David Stowe

    Powerful Owl - Ninox strenua
    tonight! Carlingford NSW
    Most amazing owling experience ever tonight! Went out with Akos and Avkomp and MMackwan

    Today, 07:07 AM by coxy Go to last post
    TrevorM

    'Super' Moon.

    Thread Starter: TrevorM



    40D,Canon300mmf4+1.4TC, tripod. A shot of the so called by journalists 'super moon', ie lunar perigee that occurred last full moon. The

    Today, 09:51 AM by Margaret Leggoe Go to last post
    Duade Paton

    Nankeen Kestrel (Falco cenchroides)

    Thread Starter: Duade Paton

    Name: Nankeen Kestrel (Falco cenchroides)
    Location: Lake Wollumboola, NSW (9/4/2012)
    Gear: Canon 7D and EF400 5.6L @ F6.3 1/2000 ISO400 400mm

    Today, 07:09 AM by coxy Go to last post
    Mark Young

    Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficolis)

    Thread Starter: Mark Young

    This banded bird has been at the reef for a while now. With so few of the Stints around it makes it really easy to find this particular individual.

    Today, 09:05 AM by Ray Walker Go to last post
    Paul Randall

    "Marilyn up close" (Brown Falcon)

    Thread Starter: Paul Randall

    Brown Falcon
    Falco berigora
    20/5/2011
    Western Treatment Plant, VIC

    Thought I'd revisit some shots of my old friend "Marilyn"

    Today, 09:51 AM by Owen1 Go to last post
    Ray Walker

    Black-capped Sittella (Daphoenositta chrysoptera pileata)

    Thread Starter: Ray Walker

    7D,400L,"M"mode, s/s1/250,iso 400, f/8, unsharpmask, flash (cloned out extra flash in eye ),Yelverton n/p, 18/5/12.

    Today, 09:49 AM by Owen1 Go to last post
    Mick Crosland

    White Faced Heron - Egretta novaehollandiae

    Thread Starter: Mick Crosland

    White Faced Heron - Egretta novaehollandiae.
    Stuart Park - Wollongong - NSW.
    17/5/12.
    Canon EOS 400D.
    70 -300mm lens.
    1/800@f/5.6.

    Yesterday, 09:43 PM by Patrick K Go to last post
    Jan Wegener

    Pale-headed Rosella - Blue-cheeked Rosella

    Thread Starter: Jan Wegener

    What's the official name? (Plarycercus adscitus adscitus)

    I was stoked to be able to photograph tis stunning parrot as well way up on Cape

    Yesterday, 08:49 PM by Richard Jackson Go to last post
    Geoff Longford

    Eurasian Coot ( Fulica atra)

    Thread Starter: Geoff Longford

    Manly Dam NSW
    I caught this coot the very second it surfaced before the water had a chance to run off its body.
    Nikon D700
    MF Nikkor

    Yesterday, 08:45 PM by Richard Jackson Go to last post
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