Grey Go-Away Bird ( Grey Loerie )

[Stu Bowie]

This bird was called a Grey Loerie, but now has been officially named the Grey Go-away Bird. Its call is very distinctive, ( sounds just like someone is saying " Go - awaaaay " )warning animals and other birds of danger in the near vicinity. I visited the Pilanesberg National Park on Sunday, and instead of Kingfishers, I came away with a few of these guys. Taken early morning, with a distant mountain as a background.

Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 300mm F/2.8 +2X TC = 600mm
1/3200
F/6.3
ISO 1000

Hand Held

[Tony Whitehead]

Great to see you had success and good weather for Pilanesberg, Stu. Lovely typical perch and winter BG and great to get a cooperative Kwevoel - I find they are usually very observant and wary of long lenses pointed at them. Perfect exposure and I like the striding pose.

[christopher galeski]

very nice Stuart,love the light,nice BG and perch,nice detail,and I like the pose.TFS.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Beautiful bird, nicely shown. Techs look perfect as always. Love the perch and background. I wish so much Florida had mountains to get backgrounds like this. Thank you for sharing, Stu.

[Karl Egressy]

Striking looking bird with the crest up. Nice perch and excellent complimenting background, Stu.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack for the feedback everyone.

[Gabriela Plesea]

Stunning capture Stu,

The light was beautiful and subject indeed cooperative Love the perch and the BG is awesome, unusual pose and quite fun, with the Go-Away Bird running away:)

Techs 100% as expected, great IQ and the framing is superb!

Warmest regards,

[gail bisson]

This is terrific Stu!
Love the light and love the running pose on the branch.
In my experience it is very hard to get these guys against a clean BG so kudos to you.
The color palette is terrific as well.
Excellent image!
Gail

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Since it appears to be running away from you I don't mind the lacking eye contact.
Nicely executed, love the perch and the BG. From what I read above, it's not easy to get them with a clean one.
Well done mate! TFS!

[adrian dancy]

Interesting bird, interesting pose, interesting perch and great colour and detail....what's not to like?....superb image!

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the walking pose, perch, IQ, raised crest, composition and BG color. Excellent image Stu!

[Frank Schauf]

Very nice pose and bg colors, Stuart.