This photograph of a Grey Fantail was taken on 6 August 2024 at the Western Remnant of Royal Park. According to someone more knowledgeable than myself, this particular Fantail came all the way from Tasmania to make Victoria its winter home.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO1400.
These photographs of a Brown Thornbill was taken at the Western Remnant of Royal Park on 2 August 2024. Brown Thornbills are insectivores and one of the smallest birds in Australia. They are fairly common but difficult to photograph as they are very energetic and will not remain in one place for very long.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO2500.
This picture of the Eastern Rosella was one of three taken on 1 August 2024 at the Western Remnant. While you will not see these Rosellas every time you visit Royal Park, they do visit from time to time. They are one of the most colourful birds in Australia.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/500s f/6.3 ISO90.
This portrait of a Pied Currawong was taken at the Western Remnant of Royal Park on 31 July 2024.
As I recall, that morning was very foggy. It started with a couple of Australian Magpies congregating at the Western Remnant. They were later joined by one then four of these Pied Currawong. I managed to get a clear shot of this particular Currawong.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/320s f/6.3 ISO2500.
The photograph is of a New Holland Honeyeater taken on 31 May 2024 at the Western Remnant of Royal Park.
This bird is one of the most common birds in Melbourne. They feed on insects and nectar. As the photograph depicts, the face of the bird has quite a bit of pollen which suggests that they act as pollinators as well.
Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/800s f/6.3 ISO1100