Purple-gaped Honeyeater Lichenostomus cratitius April 2nd, 2018 Tempy, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender This popular little waterhole brought in a number of different birds, particularly honeyeaters. At the time I thought this was one of the many Singing Honeyeaters that visited for a drink, but on closer inspection, I noticed the small purple streak on it's face.
Apostlebird Struthidea cinerea March 29th, 2018 Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, Hattah, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens After several years of trying to get a decent portrait of this gorgeous species I was thrilled to finally get a cooperative bird posing beautifully at eye level in stunning arvo light!
Mulga Parrot (female) Psephotus varius April 1st, 2018 Tempy, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon EF 1.4x III Extender The female Mulga Parrot is a beauty in her own right!