Gouldian Finch (male) Erythrura gouldiae September 21st, 2019 Wyndham, Western Australia, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender The local caravan park in Wyndham is a well known hot spot for these incredibly colourful Finches. We drove about 8 hours from Pine Creek in the NT to Wyndham to spend a couple of nights here with hopes of photographing this species. Thankfully, a couple of flocks dropped by the waterhole of a morning for a quick drink. This is a red-headed male, which are rarer than the more common black-headed males. We didn't see that many of this colour during our stay so I was pretty happy to come away with an image of one of these stunning males.
Masked Finch Poephila personata September 22nd, 2019 Wyndham, Western Australia, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender The beautiful Masked Finch, another of the fantastic finch species from Northern Australia. These birds were regulars at the waterhole in Wyndham.
White-quilled Rock-pigeon Petrophassa albipennis September 20th, 2019 Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender These secretive Pigeons live within rocky formations in the North of Western Australia & the Northern Territory. They blend in beautifully with their surroundings & unless they are heard are quite challenging to locate. This particular individual was part of a flock of 30-odd birds that were feeding on the grounds of Mirima National Park. The birds were slowly making their way to one of the cliff faces. After a few birds crossed the road ahead of us, I lay down on the side of the road hoping to catch a straggler. Thankfully this little stunner came wandering through & even paused for a few moments while I took its picture!
