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Grey Teal: a common Australian duck

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Grey Teal

The Grey Teal is one of the most successful species of ducks in Australia. They can be found in most ponds and lakes. They co-exists with human very well. However, they are a relative large circle of fear. I have not seen a Grey Teal that have approached people even when enticed with food.

This is probably one of the better photographs of the Grey Teal I have taken. The water level at Oak Street Wetland was low. This allow me access to a edge of the pond through in break in the reeds. By holding the camera close to he surface of the water and utilising the fold out screen of the Z9, I manage to capture this image of a Grey Teal in the warm morning light. This was taken on 8 November 2024.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/640s f/6.3 ISO450

Pacific Black Ducks are everywhere

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Pacific Black Duck

Another very common species in Australia is the Pacific Black Duck. They are so common that most wildlife photographers and birders do not bother to photograph them.

As part of my photographic quest, I want to photograph very species in Trin Warren Tam-boore incorporating the Oak Street Wetland. This is my attempt at the Black Duck during sunrise that cast a beautiful warm light on the subject. This particular photograph was taken on 8 November 2024.

Nikon Z9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/640s f/6.3 ISO640

Portrait of a Little Wattlebird

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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

New Holland Honeyeater calling its mates

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New Holland Honeyeater

The New Holland Honeyeater is another common bird in Australia. At Trin Warren Tam-boore, the population seems to be on the lower side recently. I think its because there is little flowering at this time of the year. Being a nectar and insect feeder, there are still one or two around.

This photograph of the honeyeater was taken on 4 November 2024 as it was make a call. It’s interesting that this particular individual has been tagged. This is the first time I have seen this species being studied.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO640

Australasian Swamphen

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Australasian Swamphen

The Australasian Swamphen is a very common bird in Australia and New Zealand. In New Zealand it is also known as Pūkeko. This particular Swamphen was photographed at Trin Warren Tam-boore on 4 November 2024.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/640s f/6.3 ISO2000

Silver Gull in flight

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Silver Gull
Silver Gull

Birders and photographers scorn at the Silver Gulls. They are common birds and often get in the way of humans. However, they are an extremely successful species that have learnt to live with people and take advantage of the circumstance. Unfortunately, they have a extremely annoying call that irritates a lot of people. They also steal food from people when they are unattended. Hence, they don’t have the best of reputations.

These photographs of a Silver Gull was taken on 4 November 2024 at the Oak Street Wetland. The sun is still rising and there is a slight hint of golden light on the Gull.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/2500s f/6.3 ISO280

Portrait of a Dusky Moorhen

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Dusky Moorhen

I was telling a birder that I have never taken a decent photograph of a Dusky Moorhen. He said that I had all the opportunity in the world at Oak Street Wetland and Trin Warren Tam-boore. As a photographer, I was never happy with a photograph taken while standing on a high bank shooting down at the bird.

Fortunately, on 4 November 2024, this Dusky Moorhen swam across my path as I was taking photographs of other water bird at Oak Street Wetland. The warm morning light caste a golden orange light on the Moorhen. Still it was a bit far away. I would have preferred the Moorhen to be closer to me. Nevertheless, it is my far my best picture of a Dusky Moorhen. I am hoping to do better next time.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/640s f/6.3 ISO450.

Hardhead bathed in the morning light

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Hardhead

This photograph of female Hardhead was taken in the morning of 4 November 2024. The sun has just risen and the sky was relatively clear. It cast a beautiful warm light over Oak Street Weland.

The female Hardhead is distinguished from the males by the colour of her eyes. The females have dark eyes while the males have white eyes (male Hardhead).

Nikon Z9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/640s f/6.3 ISO1100

Eurasian Coote: residents of Oak Street Wetland

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Eurasian Coot

Since I started visiting Oak Street Wetland, there has always been the presence of the Eurasian Coote. I think we can safely say that the wetland is their permanent home. However, the population of Cootes is not constant but fluctuates over the seasons. You can count on seeing a Coote or two if you visit the wetland at any time of the year.

This photograph was taken on 4 November 2024 a few minutes after sunrise – the so-called golden hour. The inhabitants of the wetland was bathed in a beautiful warm tone of the rising sun. It makes waking up early for photography very rewarding.

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

Silver Gull

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Silver Gull

When ever you visit Trin Warren Tam-boore, you will also see a Silver Gull or two or more. They will forage on the oval next to Trin or soaring in the sky above the Park. It has never to clear to me why they are attracted to Trin.

This photograph of a Silver Gull was taken on 3 November2024 at the oval.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO1250