Portrait of a Little Wattlebird

Little Wattlebird

This is my second portrait of possibly the same Little Wattlebird at Trin Warren Tam-boore. This time the bird was a bit lower to the ground but still high in the tree. The branches and leaves of the tree provided a partial frame for the bird.

This bird has been heard calling for some days. At some point in time, I observed 2 Little Wattlebirds. I am wondering if there is a nest nearby. This particular photograph was taken on 4 November 2024.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO200

A most difficult subject: Little Wattlebird

Little Wattlebird

I often find the Little Wattlebird very difficult to photograph. It is always in dense bushes or trees that made it difficult to get a clean shot.

On 27 October 2024, this Little Wattlebird was spotted to top of a tree. While it was not a great photograph (it had the sky as the backdrop and I was shooting from lower ground), it was probably the best photograph of this species I have taken so far. Hopefully, better opportunities will arise in the future to allow me a better shot at this bird.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/640s f/6.3 ISO360