I finally got one!

[Oknuma]

2 years I have been trying to get a photo of a tui bird.

Well tonight at horse riding I just happened to have the camera on when a young male landed in the garden near the tack room.

Its not the best photo but I didnt have long to get the shot as was standing so close and my 4 year old son was about to run around the corner LOL

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

wow thanks for sharing

 

[TITANIS]

They're unique and gorgeous birds. Your country is blessed.

 

[TITANIS]

OMG

YouTube - WoofWoof Talking Tui

 

[Oknuma]

Re: OMG

YouTube - WoofWoof Talking Tui

hehe Titanis we have seen woof woof, whangarei where he lives is only 2 hours north of here and its where my eldest sister in law and her family are.

 

[waterfaller1]

What a neat bird with a strange voice! What are the two little cottonballs on their throat for?

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

here is some more information on them
Species Profile - Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae)

 

[waterfaller1]

Thanks for the link & the picture. I take it this is a shy, or rare bird to see? Titanis is right, you are lucky and have an amazing country! I joined a NZ fish forum a few years back. Wonderful people there, and they shared many photos of the beautiful scenery and interesting creatures you have.

 

[waterfaller1]

How cool is that, they have the same diet as my honeycreepers! I will be doing some reading today, thanks again.

I love the grey feathers on the back of the head.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tui_06.jpg

I am not going to get anything done this morning..hehe.

Quote"Male Tui can be extremely aggressive, chasing all other birds (large and small) from their territory with loud flapping and sounds akin to rude human speech"

I brightened your picture up a little, is it ok to post it?

 

[rockoko]

Oknuma you did it!! Grats! Cute bird

Titanis that video was amazing

 

[GG.]

that's a beautiful shot and gorgeous bird!!

 

[Janie]

Wow, lucky you. I'm so glad you had your camera ready. I guess if you live in such a beautiful country may as well do as the tourists do and have it at all times

The video was so interesting Titanis, thank you. He's very beautiful.

 

[Oknuma]

How cool is that, they have the same diet as my honeycreepers! I will be doing some reading today, thanks again.

I love the grey feathers on the back of the head.
File:Tui 06.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I am not going to get anything done this morning..hehe.

Quote"Male Tui can be extremely aggressive, chasing all other birds (large and small) from their territory with loud flapping and sounds akin to rude human speech"

I brightened your picture up a little, is it ok to post it?

oh yes please post away

they are not rare, in fact we have a family of them in our garden at home. The problem is that they are quick in flight, eratic at times in their flight paths and the wing beat is sooooo loud! Their song though is AMAZING!

 

[Thugluvgrl187]

Thanks for sharing!