Over the last couple of weekends I have managed to track down my local family of Superb Fairy-Wrens (Malurus cyaneus). This group of birds live near a local wetland, with associated scrubby woodland and a freeway. I am not sure that they choose the location because of the proximity to the freeway!
These birds are (in my opinion) pretty hard to photograph - the combination of unpredictable high speed movement, small size and very contrasty colours makes for a bit of a challenge. The group of birds is not quite reliable enough for me to sit and wait with a long lens and tripod, so 'stalking' is more the approach I use. Maybe next time I should just stake out the wooden post as just see who turns up!
The bird in this picture may always be the same male bird - the females were even faster than he was!
These birds are (in my opinion) pretty hard to photograph - the combination of unpredictable high speed movement, small size and very contrasty colours makes for a bit of a challenge. The group of birds is not quite reliable enough for me to sit and wait with a long lens and tripod, so 'stalking' is more the approach I use. Maybe next time I should just stake out the wooden post as just see who turns up!
The bird in this picture may always be the same male bird - the females were even faster than he was!
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It’s a beauty! Worth the effort!
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ReplyDeleteThey are quite the dandies, are they not?! This fellow certainly thinks he is. YAM xx
Yes I agree a very tricky bird to photograph but a very beautiful to see. Thanks for hosting Stewart and have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little birds! Love the long tail!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely pictures of a beautyful bird!
ReplyDeleteHow can one fail to be entranced by these little beauties? I have enjoyed every one I have ever seen.
ReplyDeleteNice captures of this active sprite! The pattern is so striking, and the blue is electric!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little bird!
ReplyDeleteDifficult but worth it! Lovely
ReplyDeleteSuperb! What a tail...and what colours!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
So cute..Wrens are one of my favorite birds..Gotta love that tail..Great pictures..wonderful colors...
ReplyDeleteHe is gorgeous! I love that bright blue!
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent blue ... Mother has a great palette
ReplyDeleteThis bird is stunning. Great photos Stewart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning bird!
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