My study has windows on two sides, so I spend far to much time gazing outside when I’m supposed to be working (which reminds me of comments on my school reports). Every day I see some fabulous sights. I’m almost at 150 bird species now and love the kangaroos that have recently decided to visit.
1/800, f/4.5, ISO 6400
Canon R5, Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM
In the past few days I’ve especially enjoyed watching and photographing these sweet little robins. I drop whatever I’m doing and grab my camera. The lighting for both of these shots was quite dull, which I often prefer for these robins. There is something about them that looks especially gorgeous in lower light conditions. I used ISO 6400, a high ISO which can cause digital noise. I ran the ‘new’ Lightroom Denoise option which is easy to use and quite effective.
The robin above was busily bathing in the deep birdbath. I keep a large rock in the water to ensure that wet birds are never left struggling to get out. This bird was bathing for ages, diving in the water and landing on the branch to shake its feathers.
1/800, f/4.5, ISO 2500
Canon R5, Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM
I love this shot. Eastern Yellow Robins perch on low branches, tree trunks, fences or similar, to watch the ground for any movement from invertebrates or tiny lizards. At my place they often fly several metres to whatever morsel they have spotted. I think it’s the tail position and the clear sight of the olive-yellow rump that I like so much about this photograph. Oh and that lovely lichen.
Happy birding, Kim
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Beautiful, Kim. I think the yellow robin is my favourite!!
I like hearing about people’s favourite birds, and it makes me especially pleased that you like these photographs
I think anything yellow in nature always gives us a splash of joy – probably because it reminds us of sunshine! I have yellow wattles in my suburban street – but have never had the thrill of spotting a yellow robin. Am I right in thinking you are near the Dandenong ranges? Lots of native habitat for the birds there. By the way, do you ever get pink robins at your place? Imagine spotting a pink robin and a yellow robin on the same branch – sheer bliss!
I think you’re right about the Eastern yellow Robins being a splash of sunshine. I am in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. I’ve had Eastern Yellow, Flame, Scarlet and Rose Robins but no Pink, yet, that I’ve confirmed. Thornbills are splashing in the birdbaths at the moment, I love seeing the sprays of droplets catching the light.
Stunning shots as always, I wouldn’t get any work done with such a view, thanks for sharing.
There are some days when I get very little done Syndy! It’s a continuous kaleidoscope of birds here, I’m very lucky. I’ve just photographed galahs that landed above the kooka and the fairywrens.
Such gorgeous photos of these pretty little birds. Your bird baths sure are popular!
Thanks Alyssa! They really are gorgeous little birds. And The birds baths bring me (and the birds) so much pleasure 🙂
Difficult day here. Thank you so much for these mood lifting beauties.
I’m so sorry to hear you’ve had a difficult day EC. Thinking of you and hoping many things come your way to bring joy.