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spangled drongo

  1. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo
  2. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

  3. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

  4. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

  5. The only one

    The only one

    We got down off the mountain and went to Hinterland Park, where we sat and had a cup of tea and a bit more of Judy's cake! Suddenly Hans spotted a Spangled Drongo in a tree on the edge of the park. The only drongo I've seen and the only picture I got of one.
  6. Jewelled

    Jewelled

    Well he doesn't look quite so spangly in this light. We'd come down out of the valley to Hinterland Park, where Hans was hoping to find me some cockatoos, but they weren't playing ball for us. We had a cup of tea and cake at the picnic table when Hans spotted this Spangled Drongo fly up to the...
  7. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

  8. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    I know, I know. I should have followed my own advice and bumped up the exposure. I was too slow to do it, though, so all I got was this silhouette. Still, even in silhouette, it's recognizable as a Drongo, and it's the best shot I got of this lifer.
  9. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

  10. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    1st time that we have got a shot of this bird at our waterhole,only it's second visit when we were in the hide
  11. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    These birds are quite curious, this one followed me for a while, getting closer and closer every time
  12. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    An unfortunate name for a bird here in Oz as a Drongo is a slang word for somebody that has done something stupid. Just enough sunlight coming through the branches to show off that lovely red eye .
  13. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

  14. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

  15. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

  16. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    Another capture while walking in the rainforest at Howard Springs Nature Park, NT. This was one bird that was happy to sit for a portrait shot.
  17. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

  18. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    Another capture from the Tweed River
  19. Spangled Drongo with a Sweet Tooth

    Spangled Drongo with a Sweet Tooth

    Apart from Insects these Drongos will also include Fruit and Nectar at times to their diet.
  20. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    Had to stand directly underneath this one to get a clear shot
  21. Spangled Drongo Rear View

    Spangled Drongo Rear View

  22. Spangled Drongo Front View

    Spangled Drongo Front View

    Have been trying to get close to these with decent lighting for ages and late this arvo managed to get a whole heap of shots ,luck was certainly on my side.
  23. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    One cane see the fence is well used by birds.
  24. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    First one I've seen for about 6 Months
  25. Spangled Drongo

    Spangled Drongo

    Have been hoping to upgrade on his photo for some time but havn't managed to see another one yet. Nice pose but lighting wasn't too hot.
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