Hooded Robin

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Lance B

Lance B

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Another new to me bird and one that has not been sighted in the Sydney region for over 25 years, hence why I have not got a photo of one until now. This is a Hooded Robin and fairly unusual even in the areas that it does inhabit. Lots of photos over two days as I was most excited in getting another Australian Robin to my gallery as well as a Jacky Winter which is also of the Robin family but not named a Robin. The name Jacky Winter is a mystery.

1) Hooded Robin

Z9 + Z 600 f4 TC, 1/1250s f/5.6 at 840.0mm iso720

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2) Hooded Robin

Z9 + Z 600 f4 TC, 1/1250s f/5.6 at 840.0mm iso720

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3) Hooded Robin

Z9 + Z 600 f4 TC, 1/1000s f/5.6 at 840.0mm iso1100

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4) Hooded Robin

Z9 + Z 600 f4 TC, 1/1000s f/5.6 at 840.0mm iso1000

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5) Jacky Winter. Not named a Robin, but is in the family of Australian Robins.

Z9 + Z 600 f4 TC, 1/1000s f/5.6 at 840.0mm iso400

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Bohdan said:
Nicely done. Especially like the first two images. Great perch, background and feather detail. And thanks for showing me a bird I didn't know existed.
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Thank you very much, Bob. Much appreciated!

Louis champan said:
Beautiful work Lance, great looking birds.
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Thank you very much, Louie. Much appreciated!

ChrisSinSeattle said:
Lance,
Great set, looks like your loving that 600TC
Chris S
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Thank you very much, Chris. Much appreciated!

ButlerKid said:
Excellent set of images! Love the fine feather details revealed in these images!
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Thank you very much, Karen. Much appreciated!
 
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Another lovely series Lance. I am starting to get a real bad dose of gear envy! Yet another reminder that it is past time for me to go north. It has been a while since I have seen this bird although it is reasonably common in the Victorian high country.
 
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Neil H. said:
Another lovely series Lance. I am starting to get a real bad dose of gear envy! Yet another reminder that it is past time for me to go north. It has been a while since I have seen this bird although it is reasonably common in the Victorian high country.
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Thank you very much, Neil. Much appreciated!
There are a number of birds that are more common down your way, like the Pink Robin which I also am really wanting to get a shot of. I was hoping to get down to The Otway National Park and area before summer's end as they have been seen there. It's a matter of time and cool weather as I don't want to go there in the heat.
 
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Lance B said:
Thank you very much, Neil. Much appreciated!
There are a number of birds that are more common down your way, like the Pink Robin which I also am really wanting to get a shot of. I was hoping to get down to The Otway National Park and area before summer's end as they have been seen there. It's a matter of time and cool weather as I don't want to go there in the heat.
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Hi Lance! I am just along the coast from the Otway National Park in the town of Ocean Grove. I have been a volunteer in the Country Fire Authority for 20 years and you would be wise to wait a while for cooler weather. The west of the state is dangerously dry at the moment and we recently lost an area in the Grampians vastly bigger than the LA fires. I'll put my contact details below so if you have a bucket list of species you would like to chase, e-mail it to me and I will put the word out. I have recently got back into birding and have just confirmed that my permit to the Ramsar Western Treatment Plant is up to date. The time you speak of should have some of our migrant waders developing their breeding plumage ready for their migration north. You will need to visit with someone who has an access key or book with an approved tour group. I would be happy to take you in a few times if you have the time. Pink Robins can be tricky to find but they have turned up in the botanic gardens in the middle of Geelong. My contact details are: Neil Hickman; e-mail: [email protected]; mob 0418 556 606

The Bellarine Peninsula is surrounded by wetlands and also close to forested areas like the Otway and Brisbane Ranges. I would be happy if any viewers of this forum contact me if you intend heading this way. Just don't all come at once!
 
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