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Green Mischief
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Martyn Peck (Travelcam)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 76 N: 1208]](http://i1.treklens.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (10171) |
| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2006-08 |
| Categories: Daily Life, Humorous, Nature, Event, Action |
| Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2009-06-16 23:24 |
| Viewed: 160 |
| Points: 12 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
I saw this Kea in the snow-laden Arthurs Pass several years ago. There were quite a few of them but this one was content chewing on the vegetation near the car park.
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.
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.
Check out another photo I took of this alpine parrot in New Zealand. "here"
Thanks for reading. |
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Super shot Martyn! The clarity is very impressive, I've never actually seen one of these in real life so it's very interesting to look at your photo. Very nicely exposed and focused, interesting in-depth note too. Thanks alot and TFS.
Scott.
- vanda
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 208 W: 0 N: 210]](http://i1.treklens.com/misc/g-n-g.gif)
(1520) - [2009-06-17 5:58]
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Great shot, Martin.
Very beautiful colours and very good light.
Ciao. Vanda
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- mistic
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- [2009-06-17 6:37]
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hello martyn
great shoot, the colors are natural
great details and sharpnes
nice work
Hello Martyn,
A beautiful bird, well captured and presented colors
TFS
Selahattin E
Hi Martyn,
what an amazing shot from the wild nature...
Excellent composition and details.
Focus and clarity are perfect.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner
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- AKITA
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- [2009-06-17 22:35]
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dear Martyn,
a very clear and beautiful shot, and of course cheerful and mischievous.
I especially like the colors of its feather, it is graceful green.
and you captured its funny face very well too.
here in Japan it is sumer, this white snow is comfortable.
thank you,
Akihisa
