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Kea Alpine Antics
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The Kea (syn. Nestor notabilis) is one of the most well-known New Zealand native birds, probably due to its troublesome behavioural reputation of tearing and pulling apart anything it can get it beak attached to.
It is sometimes called the clown of the mountains for this reason. It is not uncommon for trampers to return to their parked cars only to find the rubber sealing and windscreen wipers have been torn apart. I have seen this happen and, to makes matters more annoying, these mischievous birds just calmly look on from a distance as if they don’t have a care in the world. This gave me the idea for this composition joke.
On a more serious note they are thought to be responsible for some sheep deaths and have been persecuted in the past for this reason. Nowadays they are protected and give tourists much amusement. Just looking at their beautiful coloured feathers and comical faces is "almost" enough to forgive their behavioural antics, irrespective of repair bills.
The Kea is a semi-nocturnal parrot native to the alpine mountains of New Zealand and is the only known parrot in the world to live in the alpine regions. They are relatively common and may be seen from New Zealand south island high country from Marlborough and Nelson to Fiordland. They give a penetrating and prolonged high pitched “keaa” screech hence their aptly designated common name.
Both female and male Kea are alike in their green coloration. Both have red plumage on the napes of their necks and underneath the wings that can be easily seen while in flight.
Breeding seasons typically occur between July and January. Keas lay clutches of 2–4 white eggs per season and these are incubated by the female for around twenty-nine days. When the chicks are a month old the male Kea assists in their feeding.
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hello Martyn
how are you doing friend?
another wonderful shot
nice imaginatiuon and fine treatment
good view
sharp and crisp shot
thanks to make me smile.
regards
Manuj Mehta
awesome shot my friend
really liked it
nice POV
regards
deepak
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dear Martyn,
this is a very joyful shot of the kea.
its face is lovely and its figure on the Land Rover is humorous.
and it looks just talking words like a parrot,,,
thank you for your precious shot!
Akihisa
Hello Martyn,
Great imagination, excellent shot!
Congratulations and TFS.
Sergio
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