My favourite part of winter is when (and if) the robins arrive. Seeing one at the birdbaths this week made the freezing rain, single digit temperatures, and all the associated goosebumps worth waiting for.
The colours of the female are far more subtle than the male but I seriously adore her delicate loveliness.
Scarlet Robins are altitudinal migrants and I’m so stoked that they choose to visit my place. They are insectivorous, feeding mainly from the ground, perching and pouncing. I photographed the male this week but haven’t had a chance to look at the photographs yet. Hopefully I managed to get something sweet despite the overcast weather.
https://www.australianbirdtours.com.au/bird-photography-masterclass – more information at this link.
Des is a fabulous birder, and a good friend. His tours are brilliant and I’m stoked that he’s asked me to join him for a couple of trips to the Western Treatment Plant. Please click the link for other photographs and more details about booking. I’d love to see you there!
Also, you might like to check out the VAPS Annual Convention – it’s a well-established, excellent conference offering workshops and presentations for anyone interested in photography. https://www.vaps.org.au/convention.html – heaps more information available at this link, including my presentation on why ethical bird photography is better for the birds, the photographers and the photographs.
Happy birding, Kim
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