On the trail of the Emu-wren

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Owl of Kedumba
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On the trail of the Emu-wren

On Sunday, at a local upland swamp, I found myself searching for Southern Emu-wrens. I searched the whole morning from 8am-1pm and found no trace of them. However I know there've been recent reports of them there, it's just a matter of being pesistent and patient. So I will not rest until I find them!

Despite no Emu-wrens, it was still a nice day for birds. The Sacred Kingfisher/Spotted Pardalotes/Bassian Thrush weren't very photogenic and I had trouble with the Scrubwren. I was hoping to see was 2 flycatchers but I only managed to shoot the Leaden (male). Happy with the King Parrot and male Eastern Whipbird though smiley Good fun anyway.

Owl of Kedumba
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And also a Brown Thornbill. Not my best shot of one but not bad.

Devster
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Very, very envious of your Eastern Whipbird shots.

They are great!

These birds are my nemisis to photograph.

I have seen them plenty of times but they are ALWAYS in thick scrub indecision

Love the King Parrot shot also.

Cheers

Devster

Rick N
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Nice days work there Owl, great varietyt. Last shot of the Whipbird is a cracker.

rawshorty
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Great shots of the Whipbird, they never come out in the open for me.

Shorty......Canon gear

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Owl of Kedumba
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Thankssmiley Yes, the Whipbird's always a challenge.

Reflex
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Well done!

Those are the best photographs of the Whipbird I have ever seen and the little Thornbills can be just about as challenging.

Samford Valley Qld.

Owl of Kedumba
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That's a high praise Reflex smiley

WhistlingDuck

Great work with the Whipbird, Owl - beautifully captured.

Lovely one of the little pardalotte amongst all those branches. 

Owl of Kedumba
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Once again, thanks WD. It's lovely to have people appreciate the efforts of others.

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