Help - Bird IDs needed

[stubbsy]

One day I'll use the sound feature on my D2x so I know what I shot or at least take a photo of the sign with the name of these fellows. In the meantime I need some help with names for these birds. Thanks in advance.




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Edit: Correct names added

[Alpha_7]

I could hazard a guess but I won't Peter I'll let a expert ID the birds, but they are very well taken and not the usually Stubbsy images we come to expect, same high quality, but nice to see you trying some different subject matter.

[ATJ]

Peter,

1. Tawny frogmouth, Podargus strigoides
2. Cattle egret, Ardeola ibis, in breeding plumage
3. Glossy ibis, Plegadis falcinellis
4. Some kind of chook.

[Oneputt]

Right on all counts ATJ

[Big Monkey]

Stubbsy,

The chook in number 4 is a Silky Bantam Rooster.

Used to breed them in my younger days for the local shows.

Cheers
Ryan

[stubbsy]

Thank you all for your help. The images have now been updated to show the names.

[Killakoala]

The first one isn't a bird, it's a log.

[Finch]

Hi Peter

I like your attempt at these bird shots and the Glossy Ibis, especially. May I suggest 2 things with the Ibis that would improve it a tad?

1. Looking at the shadow below the Ibis, I'm guessing you shot this at a zoo/wildlife park close to midday. This is the worst time for lighting with wildlife photrography and I highly reccoment shooting early in the morning, late afternoon or when there are clouds in the sky. Much more subtle, even lighting at those times.

2. Try getting more down to the bird's level, rather than looking down onto it. It makes for a more pleasing shot, generally, to be at eye-level.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Michael

[Greg B]

I think the first one's name is Graham.