Hi Mike, Thanks very much for that! Really appreciate these extra comments. Best regards, Dave On 27/02/2014, at 3:55 PM, “Mike Carter” wrote: > Hi David, It is because it is now clear that the streaks on the back are a real plumage feature whereas before I thought they may have been highlights produced by … Read more
After years of just ticking off our sightings, we are now trying to photograph the birds as we go. Instead of creating our own database, it would be great if there is a program available where we can download the list of Aussie birds and then attach our photos to that list. Can anyone make … Read more
I now have to agree it is a Yellow Bittern. Cheers, David James Sydney ============================== ________________________________ From: Mike Carter To: brendon levot ; birding-aus@birding-aus.org Cc: Jeff Davies ; ‘David James’ ; Nikolas Haass ; Kevin Bartram ; Mick Roderick ; Tony Palliser ; Lisa Preston Sent: Thursday, 27 February 2014 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] … Read more
Hi David, It is because it is now clear that the streaks on the back are a real plumage feature whereas before I thought they may have been highlights produced by reflected sunlight combined with shadows of feathers raised by wind Alternatively, photographic artefact due to the low quality image, low pixel count – poor … Read more
Hi Mike, As someone watching from the sidelines I’m finding this discussion very interesting and informative. Thanks to all! I was wondering what it is about this second image that has swayed you? Best regards, Dave Stowe On 27/02/2014, at 1:53 PM, “Mike Carter” wrote: > This is a much better photo and changes my … Read more