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Striated Pardalote


Striated Pardalote
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Copyright: Richard Cridland (rcrick) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 629 W: 42 N: 1156] (3736)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS USM, SanDisk Extr. IV 2Gb
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/320 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-07-01 1:05
Viewed: 500
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I thought I would spear you all another posting of a Brahminy Kite, I’ll save it for a rainy day, in stead I drive you nuts with a couple of shots of a Striated Pardalote, we have a local dog park near our home were we take our dogs for a run most days, it backs onto the Brisbane River.

We were down their this morning and I found this Striated Pardalote darting in and out of her nest which she had built into the bank, and was furnishing with some small twigs.

They are more common than people usually think, with its call the first indication of the presence of this brightly coloured little bird. There is considerable variation in plumage characteristics across the range of this species. All birds have white eyebrows with a yellow spot in front of the eye, olive-grey backs and a white stripe in the wing. In different parts of the country, the wing stripe may be narrow or wide, the coloured spot at the front end of this stripe may be red or yellow, and the black crown may have or lack fine white stripes. Both male and female are similar in plumage. Young birds also resemble the adults, but are notably paler, particularly on the crown and face.

They feed in the foliage in the tops of trees, although occasionally coming close to the ground in low shrubs. They eat a wide variety of insects and their larvae, which are usually captured by picking them from the surfaces of leaves. Feeding takes place in small groups and birds maintain contact with soft trills.

During breeding season, Striated Pardalotes form pairs or small groups of up to six birds. The nest is constructed close to the ground, usually in a tree hollow or tunnel, excavated in an earthen bank; small openings in human-made objects are frequently used. The birds display regularly at the entrance to the nesting chamber, and vigorously guard the vicinity against other pardalotes. Both sexes incubate and care for the young birds. Other members of the group may also help with the feeding of the young.

Some Small Facts to Ponder:

Minimum Size: 8cm
Maximum Size: 10cm
Average Size: 9cm
Average Weight: 11g
Breading Season: June to January
Clutch Size: 3 to 5

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Details; Shot Raw converted to Jpeg, cropped and resized, sharpened slightly for posting, I’ve also run this though “Neat Image” to reduce some of the digital noise.

File Name IMG_0438_filtered.jpg
Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time 1/07/2008 10:58:11 AM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/320
Av( Aperture Value ) 3.2
Metering Mode Partial Metering
Exposure Compensation -1/3
Digital Exposure Compensation +0.3
ISO Speed 250
Lens EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length 400.0 mm
Image Size 800x787
Image Quality Superfine
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style Neutral
Sharpness 7
Contrast 2
Saturation 1
Color tone 1
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction, 2: Enable
High ISO speed noise reduction, 1: Enable
Highlight tone priority 0: Disable
File Size 142 KB
Drive Mode Low-speed continuous shooting
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Hello Richard,
superb shot,you have captured a very great moment with wonderful details,lovely colours and good composition,
TFS.

This bird is new for me, Richard, so I am happy to look at it and admire its features and colours.
It is a very good shot in view of the fact that birds carrying materials for their nests don't stay long in one position.
Very good focus, colours and composition.
TFS and regards.
Ram

Hi Richard ,
very strange bird , well composed photo
TFS and good luck .

Hi Rick
A lovely bird, TFS, I have never seen one before. Nice capture with the nest material in her mouth. Nicely composed, good colour and DOF.
Cheers
Sue

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  • darwin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 247 W: 0 N: 455] (1716)
  • [2008-07-01 21:55]

Hi Rick
Great capture with wonderful detail and lovely color
tfs jon

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2351 W: 61 N: 3811] (12226)
  • [2008-07-02 23:21]
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Hi Rick,
I like the pose you captured :o) Good POV and composition.
I noticed that in some of your postings there is loss in the details, probably because you use Neat Image for the noise. Can you send one of the originals without neat image as a workshop?
TFS
Greetings,
Selen

Hello Richard,

Superb composition. Wonderful colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 392 W: 41 N: 735] (2314)
  • [2008-07-10 4:19]

Hi Rick,
Nice pose by the home maker...another bird quite new to me.

A very fine pose captured here as it goes about making its home.Isnt it interesting to see their perseverance while building nests.They are quite tenacious in their activity going back and forth collecting every little bit that they require for their beautiful home.

I love the catchlight on the birdie's eye.Great colours and contrasts.The beautiful bird has great details and presents a wonderful picture.Thanks for sharing this beautiful picture.
Cheers

Hi Richard,
very nice picture of this beautiful little bird, which is quite difficult to catch.
regards
Pierre

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