The photograph of the female Hooded Robin (left) was taken at Konardin Track. There was another male with it. I did have the photograph of the male but the one taken at the Nowingi (right) was selected to be posted here. These photographs was taken in the morning of 5 September 2024. Like many bird during this trip, it was the first time we seen this birds.
Left: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO1250
Right: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO280
This photograph of an Apostlebird was taken near the visitor centre of the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park on 4 September 2024. It was the first time we have seen this bird. We knew before hand that these birds are no strangers to humans but did not expect them to be so audacious. They came some close to me that wished I had a 400mm lens instead.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/640s f/6.3 ISO720
We walked the Nowingi and Konardin Tracks 3 days in a row. Everyday, we managed to spot a pair of Mulga Parrots. This photograph of the male was taken on 4 September 2024. It was the first time we have seen such a creature.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO450
On 4 September 2024, being our first day at Hattah-Kulkyne National Park walking the Nowingi and Konardin Tracks, we saw Jacky Winters everywhere we turn. This one at the Nowingi Track was inviting me to take its photograph.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO140
We saw a Mallefowl crossing the Konardin Track on 5 September 2024 but it was 140 metres away (according to the EXIF data from a photograph I took). The next day, on 6 September 2024, we came across this Mallefowl that was only 33 metres away.
When we first spotted it, it was about to cross the Nowingi Track. It looked at us and was about to turn back when we instinctively stopped and become motionless. It decided that we were not a threat and proceed to cross the track while keeping an eye on us. I proceeded to take a series of photographs as it stride across the track. We were very fortunate and privileged to have encountered a Mallefowl at such close proximity in the wild.
Left: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO360.
Right: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO400.