Western Bowerbird (male) Chlamydera guttata May 3rd, 2018 Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon 600EX II-RT flash with extender This beautiful Western Bowerbird spent several minutes inspecting every inch of its bower ensuring everything was in order. The male of this species constructs an elaborate bower with which to attract females. The bower is decorated with green & white objects, including berries, fruits, shells, pebbles & bones, & even various man-made objects. I was even lucky enough to witness the male perform a dance when what I assume was a female dropped in to check out his handwork!
Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (male) Calyptorhynchus banksii May 2nd, 2018 Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender Pretty awesome to see these beauties just feeding along the side of the main road in Alice Springs. Despite seeing them each day, getting a decent photo of them proved to be quite tough!
Powerful Owl Ninox strenua Vulnerable in Victoria April 29th, 2018 Launching Place, Victoria, 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 Couldn't believe my luck when a local Powerful Owl dropped by my place! I've seen Powerful Owls on the property previously, but very rarely, & usually perched high in the large gums. But this beauty was perched quite low & was happy to pose for a few shots. Totally stoked!
