A Female Crimson Sunbird and Bottle Brush

[chngpe01]

Though similar in looks to a female Olive-backed Sunbird, a female Crimson Sunbird is distinguished by the reddish tinge on the throat.

A common behaviour in sunbirds is that it is quite sedentary to an area and each sunbird will often visit its own favourite flower, as observed in the behaviour of this bird at MOG. This was taken this morning at MOG at the cafe area.





Reddish tinge under its throat


Comments are welcome.

Cheers

[erwinx]

very nice pics. not easy to get good background when shooting the bottlebrush tree. Great example of how lighting/angle plays such a big difference to the background. I prefer the first 2 because there are less leaves and thus cleaner. the Bottlebrush is only at a better angle.

[ccplim]

Nice one P.E. I didn't notice that there is this tree around the cafe area

[chngpe01]

Thanks Ewinx for your comments.

ccplim, thanks the bottle brush is at the end of the cafe towards the toilet area. This was one of the most relaxing nature photo take.

I just set up at the cafe, ordered breakfast and a coke, then just wait and shoot while enjoying the ambiance make a friend with chinese gentleman from Vancouver. And later joined by sree.

Here's another shot

[mphil]

R u sure it is not a juvenile crimson sunbird? Really hard to find female of this species though.

[ccplim]

Originally Posted by chngpe01 Thanks Ewinx for your comments. ccplim, thanks the bottle brush is at the end of the cafe towards the toilet area. This was one of the most relaxing nature photo take. I just set up at the cafe, ordered breakfast and a coke, then just wait and shoot while enjoying the ambiance make a friend with chinese gentleman from Vancouver. And later joined by sree.

Thanks P.E.! Will open my eyes wider on my next visit and look for this tree

[Garion]

Very nice pleasing shots with clean contrasting coloured backgrounds. Prefer the first two pics, the bottlebrush flower and sunbird stands out more, but thats just my personal opinion. Good to see you back in action, my friend.

[Jeff]

I prefer the 1st set too. For the second set, the green background appears a little too overpowering. Still, they are pleasing to my eyes.

All I can say is that such pixs are very inspiring for budding birders like me.

[Caussway]

Feel like looking at calender or greeting card. Beaufiful flower, bird and the background

[chngpe01]

Originally Posted by mphil R u sure it is not a juvenile crimson sunbird? Really hard to find female of this species though.

Thanks mphil, I wouldn't say I am 100% sure. However, there were a couple of juvenile Crimson (male) and their colors are beginning to break out ie. patches of crimson on the back, so I guess this could be a female, if not then it is a very late developer, Crimson male I mean I will be glad to correct the first thread if it can be 100% established that it is a male juvenile Crimson. Once again Thanks.

Garion, you are right. I too find that the Bottlebrush flower stands up more, as red is the dominant color. A picture of a full bodied Crimson with this flower would be great.

Thanks Jeff you have a great series too.

Thanks Caussway, glad you like it.

[iamasaint]

Hi..

I prefer the first set. I didnt mind the clutter of leaves in the second set but the colors looked a little too intense. Both sets are great tho. By the way... where is MOG?

Thanks

[Adam Goi]

Originally Posted by iamasaint By the way... where is MOG?

It's a bus-stop away from the zoo.

[iamasaint]

Thanks Adam but what does MOG stand for?

[jbma]

It does look like a calendar shot. Beautiful pics man

[Caussway]

Originally Posted by iamasaint Thanks Adam but what does MOG stand for?

Mandai Orchid Garden

[wheels]

Hi chngpe01 ....

fantastic background u have there for this sunbird.
Did you like .. have an assistant or something holding a large green cardboard behind the bird as background when u shoot this cute sunbird?

cheers and have a good weekend.

[chngpe01]

Thanks Kelvin, yes the bg of the 2nd series is more overpowering.

Thanks jbma and wheels for yoour comments too.

Originally Posted by wheels Hi chngpe01 .... fantastic background u have there for this sunbird. Did you like .. have an assistant or something holding a large green cardboard behind the bird as background when u shoot this cute sunbird? cheers and have a good weekend.

hahaha wish I can afford to hire an assistant to do that

[Zplus]

Haha! Looks like this is one of your more relaxed expeditions...
Nice sequence.

Oh yeah, also, thanks for the identification on the female crimson.

[Sree]

Originally Posted by chngpe01 Thanks Ewinx for your comments. ccplim, thanks the bottle brush is at the end of the cafe towards the toilet area. This was one of the most relaxing nature photo take. I just set up at the cafe, ordered breakfast and a coke, then just wait and shoot while enjoying the ambiance make a friend with chinese gentleman from Vancouver. And later joined by sree.

Yes I was there with my wife. Our first trip to MOG, would you believe it? It was great of P.E. to share his knowledge with me as the sunbirds buzzed about. Agree about it being a most relaxing shoot. Glad you posted your shots P.E. Very nice indeed.

Sree

[chngpe01]

Originally Posted by Sree Yes I was there with my wife. Our first trip to MOG, would you believe it? It was great of P.E. to share his knowledge with me as the sunbirds buzzed about. Agree about it being a most relaxing shoot. Glad you posted your shots P.E. Very nice indeed. Sree

Nice to see you there glad to meet your wife too. Thanks for your kind comments. Hope you get nice shots too.