Roly poly preening kea style

© Ann Coates

Roly poly preening kea style

Uploaded: November 14, 2015 22:57:17 | Entered: November 14, 2015 22:58:37

Description

The kea, a New Zealand native bird and protected are such comedians and very clever birds. I watched this bird flip upside down on to its back and start preening its under belly feathers. If you are ever in New Zealand you have to see these birds, they are very entertaining.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 271.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Mary K. Robison November 15, 2015

Took awhile to see this upside-down contortionist, but your description helped a lot, Ann. Great clarity and colors. #1642578

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 15, 2015

Great capture of the moment Ann! #11399223

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 15, 2015

LOL...That is one way to get to your belly! I love this capture. Great details and a wonderful info. #11399260

John Connolly November 15, 2015

An outstanding close up portrait Ann! They sure are a fun bird! #11399358

Marijana Fajgl November 15, 2015

Oh, this is sooo funny! Amazing image, Ann! #11399402

Ellen Hodges December 23, 2015

Congrats, Ann, on a fab finalist! #11415229

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 23, 2015

Congratulations Ann on wonderful finalist. #11415401

Marijana Fajgl December 23, 2015

I am glad to see this one again, Ann! Huge congratulations! #11415581

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 31, 2016

Too funny! Congratulations on your finalist! #11454575

Chris Ebben April 27, 2016

When we were in New zealand many years ago on a coach tour, the driver pulled up for us to look around near a tunnel & told us to watch for the Kea. It was hiding in the dark & would jump out when any of us got close. When we were leaving the driver fed it, obviously they had a deal going on, food for entertainment. This sure is a well timed image of this beauty, good work=^..^= #11466805

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