ML129933981

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

It was a moderate hike about 1 km from the roadside into the dunes before dawn to be ready at location for these birds at first light. The birds signalled their arrival with very obvious calls while in flight. The parrots swooped down fast and settled on low trees in dry scant woodland where the flock foraged for a very short period and afforded our group of observers, with satisfactory views .. The birds did not forage for very long during which time they became silent. It was remarkable how these birds disappeared into the trees and were not seen again. The location was within a restricted zone but thankfully we were able to arrange access and a guided walk with one one of the knowledgeable station rangers . This was one of the most exciting birding events I ever experienced. Thank you to Newhaven and the rangers for making this adventure possible.

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS 40D

ISO

125

Focal length

400 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/8.0

Shutter speed

1/500 sec

Dimensions

2476 pixels x 1620 pixels

Original file size

96.31 KB