This male Red-backed Fairy-wren wasn't cooperating, hiding & flitting about at a great rate.
Finally, after around 10 shots, I managed a relatively clear one...
The next little gem; a male Variegated Fairy-wren, proved equally as quick and determined not to give me a clear shot. With him hiding amongst the branches, my camera struggled to focus clearly with all the movement..
Almost got him, but not quite! Some long grass just masking him a little...
But again, finally I managed a relatively clear shot...
Aren't they just gorgeous!! I have now ticked 3 Fairy-wrens off my list.
Joining in with Stewart's meme:
Congratulations! They're both great looking birds! Beautiful plumage! I like the long tails.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz!
ReplyDeleteGreat photographic series.
Lovely bird.
Regards
they're such cute little sprites!
ReplyDelete(just fyi, since i continue to have such problems getting google reader to give me your feed, i 'unfollowed' your blog and added you directly as a subscription to my google reading list. i hope that will help it recognize your new posts in a timely manner!)
gefeliciteerd,wat zijn ze mooi.
ReplyDeleteYou have some lovely wrens there, we only have the brown one. What a delight it must be to see some different ones.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot ,Nette
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely, such beautiful little birds, with sparky personalities;')~
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the wrens. You were lucky to find two kinds so close together.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Goose
Oh My .... they are so beautiful!! Great captures!
ReplyDeleteThese are sweet looking little birds!
ReplyDeleteI love all the color on the Variegated Fairy. Fits my idea of a 'fairy' land.
Lovely finds Liz!
Very nice images of birds totally foreign to me. I'm jealous! Congratulations on adding them to your list.
ReplyDelete-- Wally
Those are beautiful little birds! I love their tails.
ReplyDeleteYes they are truly gorgeous you certainly have great shots.
ReplyDeleteYou also certainly have a lot of patience:) B
I've never seen (nor heard of) these wrens. Knowing how hard it is to get good bird shots I think these are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Liz, we have been rewarded for your patience. These are beautiful captures of a lovely little bird.
ReplyDeleteWonderful series. Fairy Wrens are the cutest little birds!
ReplyDeleteAdorable birds, They are so colorful. You have some awesome photos! Congrats on your lifers, Liz.
ReplyDeleteFairy blue bird!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful!
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Great pictures - I get excited if I saw either of these birds, let alone both! Fairy wrens are hard to shot - they move so fast.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment on my blog - I've been in Oman for a week hence slow reply!
Cheers - Stewart M - Australia
Not easy birds to take photos of great job.
ReplyDeleteWow - so vibrant in their colours , particularly love your last capture.
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