Australian Ringneck at the Red Cliffs Lookout

Australian Ringneck (Mallee)

I have taken many photographs of the Australian Ringneck (Mallee subspecies) during this trip. However, many did not turn out well. This photograph was taken on the last day of the trip (7 September 2024) during sunset at Red Cliffs Lookout.

Red Cliffs Lookout is an excellent location for bird photography in the evening. There is a resident pair of Singing Honeyeaters. One can also expect to see Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaters, White-browed Babblers, Red-rumped Parrots and Greater Bluebonnet.

If I had a few more days in this location, I reckon I can get decent photographs of these birds. It will have to be another trip.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO140.

White-plumed Honeyeaters at the Red Cliffs Lookout

White-plumed Honeyeater

White-plumed Honeyeaters are very common in city parks. However, they are also one of the hardest birds to photograph.

This pair of White-plumed Honeyeaters was taken at the Red Cliffs Lookout on the evening of 7 September 2024 (the last day of our trip) as the sun sets. Hence, the warm tones.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO125.