Red-browed finch
Pic of the Day – Red-bowed finch
It has taken me awhile to have a good opportunity to get a clear shot of this bird. A common bird but in my experience an elusive one when it…
Red-backed fairywren
Pic of the Day – Red-backed Fairywren
The venerable Red-backed Fairywren, a common bird around eastern and northern Australia. It has been a long time between updates on this website, life has a habit of getting in…
Striated pardalote
Pic of the Day – Striated pardalote
A trip to Eagleby Wetlands today yielded one of the pardalote family of birds. I went back a couple of times, and this little fellow was there both times. The striated…
Forest kingfisher at Eagleby Wetlands
Pic of the Day – Forest kingfisher
Another birding day today. I am pleased to add to my collection this bird which has lovely colors. My collection stands at 25. The forest kingfisher (Todiramphus macleayii), also known as the Macleay's or blue…
Olive-Backed Oriole
Olive-Backed Oriole
It's been a while since I have gotten active with my camera. Now that the home reno is done, Covid and the lockdowns are hopefully going away I'll be able…
Spangled Drongo
Pic of the Day – Spangled Drongo
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 1/1000 sec. f/5.6 400 mm iso12800 I was lucky to get this one. It was very early in the morning, hence the high iso. If…
Rainbow Bee Eater
Pic of the Day – Rainbow Bee Eater with Breakfast
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 1/2000 sec. f/5.6 400 mm iso400 A good start for the day for this bird.
A pair of Rainbow Bee Eaters
Pic of the Day – Rainbow Bee Eater
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 1/2000 sec. f/5.6 400 mm iso400 A bit of a birding walk for me on Sunday morning. It was turning into an uneventful day until…