Spinifex Pigeon Geophaps plumifera May 8th, 2018 Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen, Northern Territory, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender Canon 600EX II-RT flash with extender These fantastic little birds are affectionately known as 'Spinpigs!'. Their fantastic plumage, amazing spiky crest & quirky behavioural traits make them the best Australian Pigeon in my book!
Far Eastern Curlew Numenius madagascariensis Critically Endangered in Australia, Vulnerable in Victoria April 20th, 2018 Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender One of my favourite - and most flighty - migratory waders that visit Australia. Stoked to get this image when this bird landed close by as I lay concealed by a sandbar.
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo Lophochroa leadbeateri August 7th, 2017 Cunnamulla, Queensland, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender A pair of Major Mitchell's Cockatoos basking in the early morning sun.
