Wild Birds of Australia

Pippan wrote in post #19471143
Yes well we don't have them in the north. Actually I was surprised how much bigger than our red-backed fairy-wrens they were.

I didn't realise that. Surprised. Photos we've posted don't give the size difference away.
Red-backed 11.5 centimetres (4.5 in) and weighs 5–10 g (0.18–0.35 oz), averaging around 8 g (0.28 oz)

The Superb Fairy-wren is 14 cm (5.5 in) long and weighs 8–13 g (0.28–0.46 oz), with males on average slightly larger than female

That's a lot of difference

Pippan wrote in post #19471143
Yes well we don't have them in the north. Actually I was surprised how much bigger than our red-backed fairy-wrens they were.

Red-backed fairy-wrens? Have you posted these yet - or have I missed them?

Ray.Petri wrote in post #19471146
Red-backed fairy-wrens? Have you posted these yet - or have I missed them?

Ray check these out
https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?​p=19442686

https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?​p=19451287

Pippan wrote in post #19471143
Yes well we don't have them in the north. Actually I was surprised how much bigger than our red-backed fairy-wrens they were.

avondale87 wrote in post #19471147
Ray check these out
https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?​p=19442686

Thanks Richard, I didn’t realise I had previously ’liked’ this post - what a fantastic shot though! This thread is moving too fast for me to keep up with!

Ray.Petri wrote in post #19471146
Red-backed fairy-wrens? Have you posted these yet - or have I missed them?

You haven't been paying attention have you Ray. I posted this one last wet season as well! https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?​p=19319919

Pippan wrote in post #19470973
Hey Richard, I finally caught up with a few of your mates. At the Warrumbungles on the last day of 2022.

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Well done!

Ray.Petri wrote in post #19471148
Thanks Richard, I didn’t realise I had previously ’liked’ this post - what a fantastic shot though! This thread is moving too fast for me to keep up with!

you haven't got that on your own Ray. Embarrassing!
All good though. Just sit back and enjoy

Pippan wrote in post #19471149
You haven't been paying attention have you Ray. I posted this one last wet season as well! https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?​p=19319919

You have embarrassed me now, Pippan! I did like it first time around but I think my memory cell must now be running on a ‘slightly’ slower orbit due to our global cooling. But it was over 150 pages ago!
Excellent shots though!

ozulrike wrote in post #19471157
Well done!

Thanks Ulrike!

Ray.Petri wrote in post #19471161
You have embarrassed me now, Pippan! I did like it first time around but I think my memory cell must now be running on a ‘slightly’ slower orbit due to our global cooling. But it was over 150 pages ago!
Excellent shots though!

Wow, I hadn't realised our little Wild Birds of Oz thread had progressed so far. 297 pages! You are excused. Actually I often see a thumbnail of a photo that someones commented on and think I must have missed it first time round, only to find I'd liked it. I just didn't go public with my slowing cell ...

Our wrens here are quite characters
These are 2 of about 8 currently flitting about together.
At times they rise up on their haunches and stare into the never never
Fascinating watching.
I stroll quietly up to them and stop at about 6 - 8 metres, and watch them feeding in the drive. They bounce right up and past me seemingly unconcerned
female Superb Fairy Wren

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avondale87 wrote in post #19471168
Our wrens here are quite characters
These are 2 of about 8 currently flitting about together.
At times they rise up on their haunches and stare into the never never
Fascinating watching.
I stroll quietly up to them and stop at about 6 - 8 metres, and watch them feeding in the drive. They bounce right up and past me seemingly unconcerned
female Superb Fairy Wren

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and the male

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Two stunning pictures, Richard - Keep ’em coming.

avondale87 wrote in post #19471168
Our wrens here are quite characters
These are 2 of about 8 currently flitting about together.
At times they rise up on their haunches and stare into the never never
Fascinating watching.
I stroll quietly up to them and stop at about 6 - 8 metres, and watch them feeding in the drive. They bounce right up and past me seemingly unconcerned
female Superb Fairy Wren

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and the male

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I still think you have them trained
Great shots!

Australasian Darter at Fogg Dam yesterday. I just love their elegant-looking plumage

Great egret from yesterday. These guys look so regal compared to the smaller egrets.