excellent!!!! this is a great shot Pete, the detail and the bokeh.......works for me!

which lens??

Sigma 70-300mm DG APO, settings, 150mm, F5.6, ISO 400. Here is another one, he lost his head but it shows the colours underneath.

Great sharpness and colour Pete. I've found birds very challenging to shoot and haven't had much success.

I'm not sure if the second shot is his best angle though.

Nice capture Pete. Sharp and colorful.

thanx for sharing.

/Paul L.

Quote:Sigma 70-300mm DG APO,

i thought it might have been.......thanks pete

I have the 70-200mm Sigma but the 70-300mm is much nicer. The smaller one is okay but the APO and 300mm and macro is a nice package.

Hey this birdie is cool! Nice capture Pete! The little red flaps make it look like a mini turkey..

They are turkey's alright, chase the Friarbirds out of the garden and very noisy with it.

I have not photographed the Friarbirds but they are quite distictive due to their featherless black head.

http://www.ozbird.wild.net.au/birds.php?..._friarbird

Love the colors and detail on the bird... the background is great!

Beautiful pictures!!

Beautiful looking bird Pete. Even the upside down shot shows the great yellow underside. Well done.

Lovely shots Pete.
I'm not sure how flattering shot #2 is for the bird , but #1 is a real treasure.
Thanks for sharing.