These are not necessarily great pictures but I searched for 'robin' through photos of a trip last year and the results were interesting. Over a 3 month period, the following were seen:
Eastern Yellow Robin at Atherton; White-browed Robin at Tyto Wetlands, Ingham; Pale-Yellow Robin in Cairns; Grey-headed Robin at Mt Hypipamee; Buff-sided Robin at Fitzroy Crossing; Red-capped Robin adule male in Kalgoorlie; Red-capped Robin immature at Billabong Roadhouse, WA; Lemon-bellied Flycatcher (or Fly-robin as called in NT) in Kakadu; Southern Scrub-robin in Kalbarri.
Of those listed, new sightings were the White-Browed, Buff-sided and Red-capped Robins as well as the Scrub-robin. I had seen the Pale-yellow and Grey-headed only once before and had not been successful in taking a picture.
Of course, I do have more robins from other trips and I could have included a Jacky Winter but it did not come up in my 'robin' search. However, these 4 new birds were a treat. The Scrub-robin hopped in as we were watching Black Honeyeaters taking ash from an old fire. It then seemed to put every branch and twig between itself and the lens!
Sue
Wow I didn't realise there were sooo many different types of Robins. I only have Eastern Yellow, Rose and Pale Yellow Robins. Love the Lemon Bellied Robin. Thank you so much for sharing this interesting thread. Love the pics!
Great set of Robins that you have there Sue. You certainly do get out and about!
Samford Valley Qld.
Thanks for the comments. I saw 51 new birds on that 3 month trip. My birding friend and I found that you had to look closely as it was only when checking pictures of Australian Pratincoles on the Tableland Highway that we found an Oriental Plover was also captured. Home just does not seem to provide the variety anymore.
About 3 years ago, we travelled round Australia with a great group of friends but were limited by our vehicles (Morgan sportscars). Last year, four of us (2 being keen birders) revisited some of those places in more suitable vehicles. Might as well get out and about while you can so Tasmania next week (in that unsuitable vehicle) and Cape York later this year. You never know what will turn up... although I am unlikely to see another Citrine Wagtail anytime soon!
Sue
Wow, awesome shots and birds. I love the shots of the White-browed, Buff-sided and Grey-headed robins especially as I rarely see photos of them.
A great Robins Register - thanks for posting. Lots of beautiful birds and lovely photos. (My Robins Register stands at a paltry 2 - yellow eastern and rose)
Your grey headed robin and lemon flycatcher are beauties.
Wow, an incredible variety! I have only seen Scarlet, Flame, Rose, Eastern Yellow, and Jacky Winter if you include that. Which isn't bad, but most of yours I hadn't even heard of!
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
Nice collection!
LM
That's a great collection of Robins and great pics as well. I think i need to plan a road trip soon.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Hi Shorty, when planning that trip do keep in mind that the following seem to be residents in these areas: White-browed Robin at Tyto Wetlands, Ingham (which also has the Eastern Grass Owl); Grey-headed Robin is easily seen in the picnic ground at Mt Hypipamee; the Pale Yellow Robin was also at Mt Hypipamee and at the Crystal Cascades in Cairns; a pair of Buff-sided Robins live at the Crossing Inn at Fitzroy Crossing; the Southern Scrub-robin was seen near the carpark at Meanarra Hill in Kalbarri. It might not be too hard to find a few of these on a Queensland jaunt. I would love to see your pictures from that trip.
I will try to post a few more interesting finds as I get myself a little more sorted. Currently stuck trying to decide between a Collared Sparrowhawk and a Brown Goshawk.
Sue
Some lovely shots Sue, well done!
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