I never tire of photographing the Superb Fairywrens

Superb Fairlywren (Male)

When I was contemplating buying the 800mm lens, I had the Superb Fairywrens in mind. I am glad that I have made this decision as this lens opened up so many opportunities to photograph small birds, especially, the Fairywrens.

These photographs of a male Superb Fairywren was taken on 12 October 2024 at Royal Park Trin Warren Tam-boore.

I am on a bit of a roll photographing singing birds lately. When this particular bird starting calling, I didn’t hesitant to take the photograph.

Superb Fairlywren (Male)

The feathers of the bird standing on its end gives the Fairywren a bit of the punk look. When the bird took off, I did capture the bird’s wing in an interesting position but the shutter was too slow to freeze the action. I should have anticipated the bird’s next move. Hopefully, next time, I will be more prepared.

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

Galahs at Royal Park

Galah (Male)

About 120 Galahs was observed at the oval next to Royal Park Trin Warren Tam-Boore in the morning of 20 June 2024. The one in the photograph is a male. You can tell that it is a male by the colour of his eyes.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO280

Superb Fairywren

Superb Fairywren (Male)

This photograph of a male Superb Fairywren was taken on 18 Dec 2024 at Royal Park Trin Warren Tam-Boore. I like this shot because it features the bird in the foreground but more importantly, the habitat is portrayed in layers. Some will argue that the blade of grass in the foreground is distracting but I think it adds to the authenticity of image as it depicts the bird in its natural surroundings.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ f/6.3 1/800s ISO800