Almost There

This is the juvenile butcher bird not from this breeding season but the previous one. He is now starting to get is adult plumage and looks so cute with the grey and the black bib which is slowly taking over the grey. His head is also a mix of grey and black but is quickly becoming all black.

[Sam]

he still looks quite young doesn't he!

[Denise Wood]

Love his butcher's hook on his beak too :)

[Kane Arlow]

Great shot of it. He is growing up before our eyes :)

[Rachel]

He sure has a big beak for his size. Lovely shot.

[sally agnew]

He is a lovely little chap, the beak really means business. I love their beautiful song. Really nice capture Poppo. Fav :)

[Pam Knowler]

Wow look at that beak!! What is it's main food? Looks like the beak could mean serious business!! What a lovely young bird - great capture with that lovely catch light in his eye!! Fav!

[Lee-Ann]

Wonderful capture.

[Margo]

Great capture

[Rick Schies]

Great looking bird

[Denise (lyndemc)]

And obviously he's grown quite comfortable in your company. Natty reverse tux he's got. Interesting curved-tip these birds have. I suppose it comes in handy for swiping lunch on the run. Great DOF.

[Joan Robillard]

He looks like he's saying did you get it because some food would be nice.

[Candace]

Naggy little fellow it appears! Love the expression!

[Marci Elston]

I really do love the shots you have been posting from your trip. This is no exception!

[Graham Thresher]

Fabulous shot

[Peter]

Stunning capture with lovely fine detail Terry, love the focus and catch light in his eye:)

[Rosie Kind]

he's lovely - fav

[Anne Pancella]

Great shot.

[Babs]

The transition between teenage and adult is always difficult but he is looking quite handsome.

[Islandgirl]

What a lovely bird, and great dof and bokeh Terry!

[Jenny Ren]

Stunning capture!

[Robyn]

Lovely detail and focus. Fav

[Ron]

Great capture of the little guy, Poppo!