I'm waiting
Uploaded: October 26, 2015 | Entered: October 26, 2015 17:16:07
This lovely Purple Swaphen comes out to meet me when I go shopping, when I come back out of the shops it's waiting for me & we walk back to the car together & I give it some bread to share with its babies. This has only happened this season, even though the birds have been there for over 10 years.
Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.83 mm, Model: DSC-HX30V
Ellen Hodges October 26, 2015
Very beautiful bird and capture, Chris! He is very smart bird and a fantastic judge of people!! #1640934Ray October 26, 2015
Wonderful capture of this interesting bird, Chris! #11391885Ann Coates October 27, 2015
Cool shot and story here. We call these birds pukekos in NZ. #11391911John Connolly October 27, 2015
It is great to see you making friends with your local wildlife Chris! A beautiful bird and capture! #11392200Chris Ebben October 27, 2015
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments. #11392476Anita Bower October 28, 2015
Interesting. Good looking bird. Thanks for the story. #11392503Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 28, 2015
WOW! This must be a wonderful experience, Chris. And what a pretty bird. And what unusually long legs she has. #11392565Tiia Vissak October 28, 2015
a cool capture! #11392585Chris Ebben October 28, 2015
Thanks again, I'm pleased to show you all this beauty. #11392613Emile Abbott November 05, 2015
Great capture of your new found friend. Good to see you posting again. How are you and Tony. #11395395Chris Ebben November 12, 2015
Thanks Emile. We are still muddling along between medical appointments. #11398301Chris Ebben November 12, 2015
Kiki, you know I was thinking about the long legs & was thinking she'd make a good model..... #11398340Mary K. Robison November 29, 2015
What a lovely "travelling" companion, Chris. So nice when bread entices otherwise wild birds to be your BFF. #11404413Chris Ebben December 13, 2015
Thanks, they do make the day out a bit more brighter when they come out of hiding for a quick snack.Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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