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White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) Jourama Falls Queens

Posted by Rod Warnock on Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:25 pm

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White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) Jourama Falls Queensland Australia
Canon EOS 7D Lens 400mm L USM ISO400 F8.0 1/640 flash 19 August 2011 11.07am
If you visit far north Queensland I found that Jourama Falls is an excellent spot for a number of species especially Fruit Doves, Pied Monarchs, Yellow-breasted Boatbills, Azure Kingfishers etc. It is an easy drive from either Ingham, Paluma or Townsville.. don't overlook it. I mention this aspect as many photographers visit Queensland from overseas in chase of holidays and also wildlife.
The White-headed Pigeon landed as I was taking some images of Figbirds and Leaden Flycathers and was more cooperative than other times I have tried for this species. This particular Australian species has to some extent benefited European settlement in Australia as it has occupied those areas where the introduced Camphor Laurels and privet have spread, however now that reclamation of land from Camphor Laurel infestation has been done White-headed Pigeon populations are expected to also reduce.
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by Karl Seddon on Tue Jun 12, 2012 5:31 am
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A big bird for sure Rod, but looks a little tight in the frame for my taste.
Jourama Falls sounds magic.

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by KK Hui on Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:23 am
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Looks like a large pigeon and this shot shows a lots of detail, Rod!
Perhaps a little over flashed ...
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by LynnS on Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:51 pm
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Rod, don't recall seeing this species, unusual coloring and the white head pops from off the BG well. Loads of detail along with good amount of DOF to cover bird.
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