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Southern Emu-wren

Southern Emu-wren (Image ID 48274)
Photographed bySteve Mantle on Sat 31st Jul, 2021 and uploaded on Tue 28th Sep, 2021 .
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ID48274
CommentSpotted this little bloke and several others during a dawn sortie in coastal heathland near Port Macquarie. I’d noticed them moving through the low vegetation so I stood still (wearing a camo throw!) and hoped that one might fly up to one of the plentiful nearby dead speargrass heads; after a short wait this little bloke obliged. It was very chilly, and wet underfoot, but well worth the effort as I came away with several pleasing frames. I chose to submit this particular image as I quite like the eye contact and it also provides a nice cross-sectional view of the gorgeous long tail. Moreover, I thought the dawn sunlight on the setting well complemented and highlighted the bird's own earthy tones.
EquipmentCanon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III
ƒ/8 @560mm 1/2000 ISO1000
Handheld, standing
LocationLake Innes Nature Reserve, Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Keywordsmale, adult
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