The Crested Pigeon is a native Australia species. It is a bird that is easily identified due to its unique “hair style”. This particular photograph was taken on 21 August 2024 in Royal Park Trin Warren Tam-boore.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO3200.
From time to time, we can see Hardheads at Oak Street Wetland. This photograph of a male Hardhead was taken in the morning of 19 August 2024. There were 4 Hardheads that day but up to 8 had been reported.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO2200.
The Eastern Rosella is a frequent visitor to Royal Park Trin Warren Tam-boore. These birds always adds to the colour of the park. It is always delightful to see one or two. This photograph was taken on 19 August 2024.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO1250.
The Willie Wagtail is a common bird in Melbourne. This photograph was taken at Royal Park Trin Warren Tam-boore on 19 August 2024. It has a mate close by and was singing. As the name suggests, the bird wags its tail as it moves around. A very sweet bird that I am always happy to see.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO450.
The photograph of the Black-shouldered Kite was taken on 15 August 2024 at the Skink Habitat of Royal Park. This bird can be seen frequently at this location and usually perched on the same dead tree.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO90.
This Galah was photographed on 7 August 2024 at Royal Park Trin Warren Tam-boore. It was originally on the ground but flew up to a tree. It appears to proceed to give the tree a hug which I find quite amusing.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO220.
This photograph of a Grey Fantail was taken on 6 August 2024 at the Western Remnant of Royal Park. According to someone more knowledgeable than myself, this particular Fantail came all the way from Tasmania to make Victoria its winter home.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO1400.
In Winter, some Robins will migrate to the open plains around Melbourne. Some Flame Robins are believed to also migrate from Tasmania. These pair of Flame Robins was photographed at Woodlands Historic Park on 4 August 2024. I have to employ the 1.4X TC as the Flame Robins are extremely skittish.
Left: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, Nikon Z TC-1.4X @ 1120mm 1/500s f/9 ISO1400.
Right: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, Nikon Z TC-1.4X @ 1120mm 1/500s f/9 ISO1100.
This photograph of a fairly young male Red-rumped Parrot was taken on 2 August 2024 at the oval next to Royal Park Trin Warren Tam-boore. They seemed quite comfortably near people. Although it allowed me to approach, I have to back off a bit so that my lens will focus.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO200.
These photographs of a Brown Thornbill was taken at the Western Remnant of Royal Park on 2 August 2024. Brown Thornbills are insectivores and one of the smallest birds in Australia. They are fairly common but difficult to photograph as they are very energetic and will not remain in one place for very long.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO2500.