White-winged Chough Corcorax melanorhamphos March 31st, 2018 Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, Hattah, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens That piercing red eye against the dark plumage combined with their shrieking call always makes me think these birds are evil! In reality, they are wonderful family orientated birds, usually found in flocks of 4-20 birds. During breeding season, all birds in the flock assist in the raising of young.
Double-banded Plover Charadrius bicinctus March 22nd, 2018 Rhyll, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender Once the Double-banded Plovers start arriving from their breeding grounds in New Zealand, you know Winter is not too far away.
Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis March 22nd, 2018 Rhyll, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender Usually found in large flocks, it's always nice when you can actually isolate one of these tiny waders for a photo!
