Comment from Shadow catcher
How fortunate that it landed next to you so you could get this nice photo,and it serenaded you also! Always great to see birds from other parts of the world,thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020

Thanks again :)

Comment from supergold
Sorry Mary not to belong to the "club of fives" as Sange often indicates;
except michiganmike who is color blind as he often writes, I am always disappointed to see how many people on this site are dishonest in order to get a 5 stars in return;
your colors are oversaturated, resulting as usual in a very unpleasant blue cast on the bird and tree branches; disappointed and disgusted!

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020

Don't mind the 4.5 star rating knew it wasn't a great photo but people like to see Aussie birds and I have only seen this one once. I didn't change the color at all it is as it came out of camera other than crop and resize but happy to accept your comments.

reply by supergold on 17-Jan-2020

then you must check the camera setting; look at this bird on Google: it is really grey, while yours has an obvious blue cast;

Comment from helvi2
Hi Mary, Isn't it nice when a potential subject lands right next to you! LOL This is a bird I've never seen before but it might not be native to the Northeast USA. Thanks for sharing this well taken photo so we all can enjoy him. Nicely Done! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2020

Thanks so much - no this is an Australian native bird but I think USA has similar. I always check out Sange and Eileen as I get to see birds from USA the Spoonbills are very different to ours.

reply by helvi2 on 16-Jan-2020

I always enjoy seeing birds and other wildlife from outside the US. I don't blame you for wanting to check out the same outside of Australia. :o) I know Sange really knows her birds!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Mary!
There's another type of a bird I'll never see up here on the other side of the planet,my friend! : )
So I'm enjoying your fine looking photograph of this handsome specimen quite a bit! : )
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2020

Thanks Sean came across some vintage cars and gas station photos the othrr day will post acouple for your interest. Took them when we holidayed in New Zealand forgot all about them ☺

reply by Sean T Phelan on 17-Jan-2020

COOL,Mary! : )

Comment from Nature Rick
Very nicely colored photograph of a Grey Shrikethrush. Good Dof, Sharp focus, Nice composition, Natural colors and tones in the scene and well balanced in the frame. Overall, a Very Beautiful Wildlife Photograph, well done!

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2020

Thanks again Rick

reply by Nature Rick on 16-Jan-2020

You're Very Welcome!

Comment from alaskapat
What an interesting bird and your notes are interesting and appreciated too, I would love to hear this bird sing. I really like its position in the frame and it's pose as it looks back over it's shoulder allowing a good look at its face and eye,
Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is well managed , colors and tones appear natural. Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2020

Thanks Pat I hear them more than see them 😁

Comment from michiganmike
A nice unimpeded view of this beautiful bird. Good of him to perch out in the open like that. I like the composition and the great colors.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2020

Thanks Mike have to get lucky some days in my search for birds ☺

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of this Grey Shrikethrush looking back over it's shoulder at you. Beautiful composition framing and lighting that highlights it grey blue plumage with the grey "cape" across it's shoulders. Taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2020

Thanks Susan

Comment from nikman
Quite a nice looking nature shot posted here for us to enjoy! Wonder how it got its name? Presumably because it is good at striking out at things? Composition, exposure and sharpness are all fine. Well taken!

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2020

Thanks so much 😊

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A tongue-twisting name f this cute blue bird!
Sharply focused.
Fine features & smooth textures.
Visually soothing colors.
Natural setting & lighting.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2020

Thanks very much 😊