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Splendid Fairywren of the Nowingi Track

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Splendid Fairywren (Male, Molting)

On the morning of 5 September 2024, a couple of fellow travelers told us that they have spotted Mallee Emu-wrens on the Nowingi Track north of the junction with the Konardin Track. We walked up the track to look for the Emu-wrens. However, we came upon the enclave of the Splendid Fairywren after hearing their calls. We saw a few females and eclipsed males. The closest to a male in breeding plumage was this molting male. We did not end up spotting any Emu-wrens.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO2200

Hooded Robin of Nowingi and Konardin Tracks

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Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO1250
Hooded Robin (Female)
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO280
Hooded Robin (Male)

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

Jacky Winters are everywhere at the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

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Jacky Winter

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