Immature Rosellas

Crimson Rosellas are found in south-east Queensland, coastal New South Wales and much of Victoria. They belong to the subspecies elegans (Platycercus elegans elegans).

A mature adult Crimson Rosella or Platycercus elegans in South West, Victoria, Australia

Crimson Rosellas gather in small flocks and feed together. During the breeding season (September to January), they will feed in pairs, when they have selected a mate. A nest will be selected in a hollow high in a tree, and it will be lined with wood shavings and dust. The female incubates the eggs; a clutch can consist of 3 to 5 eggs, but normally is 4 eggs. Both sexes care for the chics. The young will stay dependent on the adults for up to 35 days after leaving the nest.

Immature Crimson Rosellas, Platycercus elegans in South West, Victoria, Australia

An immature Crimson Rosella, also called Green Parrots in South West, Victoria, Australia

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Acknowledgement: I respect and acknowledge the Gulidjan people as the First Peoples and Traditional custodians of the land and waterways on which I live.

I acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging.

A Good Photograph

It’s every photographer’s (and artist’s) dream to have someone look at their work and go “wow!”. But, how often does a photographer see one of his own photos, loves it, but others shrug their shoulders and say: “Yeah, it’s ok”.

The reaction to the photo I am about to post has astounded me. I posted it on Twitter and to my amazement it is the best reaction I have ever had to one of my tweets in the ten years I have used that platform.

A Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) being watched by a Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans), in Victoria, Australia.

As I focused on the Common Bronzewing I could see the bright red in the background, and by simply changing the angle of the camera and lens, I composed the photo so that the whole bird was in the background.

As all bird photographers know, when snapping birds, everything changes quickly and you have to click fast or lose the moment. My only regret about this photo is, if I had time to change the settings on my camera I might have been able to get both birds in focus.

Please Note:
I am the copyright holder of all photographs that appear on this blog. Please respect my copyright.

© Fred O’Donnell Photography

Acknowledgements

I respect and acknowledge the Gulidjan people as the First Peoples and Traditional custodians of the land and waterways on which I live.

I acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging.