Back Versions (1)
Vote 62
Award Shortlist   

Masters in disguise

By ColleenA
These are Tawny frogmouths ...found throughought Australia. They are nocturnal feeding at night on insects, worms, slugs and snails. Small mammals, reptiles, frogs and small birds are also eaten. During the day they perch on a tree branch, often low down and camouflaged as part of the tree. They are silver grey in colour with streaked and mottled plumage...their eyes are yellow. They often sit with their heads looking upwards

Tags: Wildlife and nature


Uploaded:
5 Oct 2019 7:19AM
Camera:
Nikon D850
Lens:
300.0 mm f/4.0
Shutter Speed:
1/1600s
Aperture:
f/4.0
ISO:
320
Focal Length:
300.0 mm
More EXIF

Save & earn with MPB; trade-in and buy pre-loved

Comments


Ted447 Plus
9 216 1 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 7:46AM
Very interesting Colleen. Ted. GrinGrin
Hermanus 9 4 South Africa
5 Oct 2019 7:47AM
Intriguing little fellas these 👍
leo_nid 5 12
5 Oct 2019 7:55AM
never heard of them, let alone seen.. they look harmless enough but not so cute as owls
Smile
dudler Plus
18 1.9k 1937 England
5 Oct 2019 8:34AM
As L say - thank you for introducing both of us to another weird Antipodean creature!
viscostatic 15 50 11 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 8:40AM
Never heard of these before. Interesting birds and great images Colleen.

Phil.
Toobi_Won 11 77 8 England
5 Oct 2019 9:06AM
The one on the left is looking at his mate and think, what is he looking so smug about?
Never seen them before, Colleen, an amazing pairSmile
Mike
brian17302 Plus
10 2 13 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 9:18AM
Super images Colleen
lifesnapper Plus
16 8 3 England
5 Oct 2019 9:59AM
Made me smile, Colleen.

JohnSmile
Chinga Plus
11 68 3 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 10:09AM
ADORABLE !! Excellent images and poses Colleen...
Isabel GrinGrin
M_squared Plus
11 1 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 10:11AM
Great images. Thanks for the text.
Saastad Plus
3 16 17 Norway
5 Oct 2019 10:47AM
Two great photos Colleen!
BillRookery 6 2 4 England
5 Oct 2019 11:12AM
Great images
Nikonuser1 Plus
9 172 16 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 11:32AM
Two great images ColleenSmileSmile

Cliff
dales Plus
6 13 Australia
5 Oct 2019 1:08PM
Delightful detailed captures Colleen , terrific poses SmileSmile
Ian
canoncarol Plus
5 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 2:19PM
Excellent captures Colleen and interesting narrative.
Carol
TrevBatWCC Plus
14 13 19 England
5 Oct 2019 2:44PM
At first glance, they do look like part of the tree! Two fine images, Colleen, love 'em both 👍
Trev 😀
Len1950 Plus
12 4 England
5 Oct 2019 3:24PM
A fabulous pair of images.SmileSmile
Maiwand 15 3 73 England
5 Oct 2019 4:33PM
Never seen them before Colleen. Fascinating creatures.
Ron
pamelajean Plus
16 1.7k 2256 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 5:09PM
An unusual pair, and interesting facts about them, Colleen.
JuBarney Plus
11 36 5 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 5:10PM
Terrific detailed captures
Ju
Last modified by JuBarney on 5 Oct 2019 5:11PM
mistere Plus
9 14 5 England
5 Oct 2019 5:34PM
Curious and fascinating little creatures Colleen. Nicely captured.

Dave.
Stephen_B Plus
16 4 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 7:28PM
Delightful pair of images Colleen

Steve
JuBarney Plus
11 36 5 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 8:06PM
They remind me of a Potoo bird which I saw in Belize, with the same characteristics.
Ju
Ericsamson Plus
4 2 2 United Kingdom
5 Oct 2019 9:00PM
Always good to learn something new! Two lovely images of remarkable creatures; superb detail and depth of field. SmileSmileSmile
gajewski 17 10 9 United States
5 Oct 2019 11:16PM
Wow!! Definitely an award-worthy image.
-=\Walter
waltknox Plus
7 5 Canada
8 Oct 2019 11:47PM
Very interesting ...in one pose they look fat headed and in the next look very flat headed !
Never seen a bird like this before , only in Australia I bet !
Thx for the introduction Colleen
CheerscWalt
ColleenA Plus
9 502 8 Australia
21 Oct 2019 9:34AM

Quote:Very interesting ...in one pose they look fat headed and in the next look very flat headed !
Never seen a bird like this before , only in Australia I bet !
Thx for the introduction Colleen
CheerscWalt

Yes we do have some amazingly different birds and wildlife down under
gerti62 3 4
28 Oct 2019 6:22AM
great shot

Sign In

You must be a member to leave a comment.

ePHOTOzine, the web's friendliest photography community.

Join For Free

Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more.