Red Capped Robin #2

Moorey

Red Capped Robin #2

This little fellow danced up and down the fenceline just far enough away to be out of good range. We drove forward and reversed to follow him. Eventually he realised we were no threat and fluttered near us a few times, allowing some close ups.

Taken at Pommingalana reserve outside Wagga Wagga, NSW.

Nikon D90, 80-400 on a cold, foggy morn.

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Red Capped Robin #2 by Moorey
Red Capped Robin #2 by Moorey
  • Phototone

    Phototone

    Lovely work.

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks Tony, appreciated!

  • Linda Syms

    Linda Syms

    Fabulous capture.

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks Linda, appreciated

  • justrick

    justrick

    a stunning capture for sure, been trying to get one myself but they seem to give it wings just as your about to press shoot. you have done well indeed
    cheers rick

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks for your comments, Rick. We were using the car as a hide. It was lucky the dirt road was parallel to the fence.

  • Franklin Lindsey

    Franklin Lindsey

    What a species with so much red color! I was wondering if she he gave you a real challenge too to get this snapshot….lol

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks Franklin. He did play cat and mouse with us for a while

  • Sema

    Sema

    Beautiful capture!!

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks very much, Sema

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    Absolutely perfect capture of this beauty!!!!
    cheers, Rosie :))))

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks for that, Rosie

  • bonso

    bonso

    Just gorgeous. And so cute

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks Bonso

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Fabulous capture…what a gorgeous little fellow!

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks heaps, Karen

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Oh my gosh,.........what a stunning capture! Until now, I had never seen a Red Capped Robin, so a real treat! So beautifully taken in every manner and an instant fav! : )

  • Moorey replied

    You are so kind, glad you enjoyed him

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    fabulous capture!

  • Moorey replied

    Thank you, Nadine

  • snappyexposure

    snappyexposure

    I just photographed a swallow doing much the same thing. What a beautiful little bird, you perseverence paid off, well done on a great shot.

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks for your comments, Paula

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    I’ve never heard of this bird before!!! A wonderful capture of this little beauty!!!

  • Moorey replied

    He’s a little Aussie bird. Thanks Lorilee

  • RickF

    RickF

    Beautiful Bird!

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks Rick

  • BigD

    BigD

    Great shot and so beautiful, Moorey

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks heaps

  • Roka

    Roka

    Gorgeous image! Just beautiful!

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks Roka

  • CynLynn

    CynLynn

    It was so worth your efforts to get the shot, what a beauty! super work

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks heaps for that

  • AngelPhotozzz

    AngelPhotozzz

    Aww so precious lol.. beautiful color and capture! Love it!

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks for your lovely comments. ))

  • Bonnie T. Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    This is absolutely one of the cutest, sweetest little birds I’ve ever seen. Thanks so much for persisting in your efforts to get this shot. We are all blessed as a result. LOVE THIS!

  • Moorey replied

    You are so kind, thanks for your beautiful comments, Bonnie

  • Glenda Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    How precious…..beautiful shot and lovely bird!

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks very much, Glenda

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    WOw!!!! it’s beautiful! I wish it were my shot!

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks Jan, they are a great little bird and the colours are so stark against the Aussie tones. He also looks magic in the snow…yet to snap one there.

  • sewcrafty

    sewcrafty

    Beautiful capture and beautiful bird!

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks very much

  • Kent Burton

    Kent Burton

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CREATURE AND SUCH AN EXCEPTIONAL PHOTOGRAPH – REALLY TOP-NOTCH WORK!! – kent

  • Moorey replied

    Thank you very much for your kind words, Kent.

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    Stunning shot

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks heaps, Tommy

  • Ralph Angelillo

    Ralph Angelillo

    Superb photo here, such great balance of colours and great cropping !

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks very much, Ralph

  • debbiez315

    debbiez315

    I so love the color drama in this piece….....so different from the one I just commented on earlier. Your work is impeccably consistent and exciting. Cheers. You Rock !!!!

  • Moorey replied

    Thank you so much for your kind words.

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    Wonderful little birdie,great colours aswell :)

  • Moorey replied

    I agree, they are a very cute bird. Thanks heaps

  • Rochelle Buckley

    Rochelle Buckley

    This is just gorgeous, fabulous capture.

  • Moorey replied

    thanks froggyfriend!

  • reindeer

    reindeer

    This is an awesome shot. I love the grays contrasting his neon belly and crown….and he’s balancing on a stick that fell ON the fence. Great capture! ><>

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks very much

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    A beauty, both bird and capture!

  • Moorey replied

    Sorry, I missed this one. Thanks for your comments, Peter

  • Norm Ray

    Norm Ray

    Great job on this…very nice.

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks very much, Norm

  • Zefira

    Zefira

    wonderful capture, I’ve never seen this bird before and I love these old fence posts – great image

  • Moorey replied

    They are a little Aussie bird. I agree about the fences, I love old ones, they photograph so well. Thanks ))

  • Anne-Marie Bokslag

    Anne-Marie Bok...

    What ba great captures of this beautiful bird Moorey!

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks Anne-Marie

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Outstanding composition and detail. A vibrant splash of colour!

  • Moorey replied

    Thanks Steve, appreciate your comments

  • Ritva Ikonen

    Ritva Ikonen 27 days ago

    Love your composition and the colors are so beautiful. Great work with that beautiful bird!

  • Moorey replied 27 days ago

    Thanks very much for your kind comments

  • gabriellehope

    gabriellehope 25 days ago

    How very cute!!!

  • Moorey replied 25 days ago

    I agree, they are cute, thanks very much

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman 25 days ago

    Brilliant, an instant Fav !

  • Moorey replied 25 days ago

    Sweet! Thanks ))

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török 25 days ago

    Fantastic work!

  • Moorey replied 25 days ago

    Thanks very much Bela

  • shadyuk

    shadyuk 25 days ago

    I agree with all of the above !!!!!

  • Moorey replied 25 days ago

    Cheers, thanks heaps

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    Beve Brown-Clark 25 days ago

    Stunning colors, such a cute little fellow!

  • Moorey replied 25 days ago

    Thanks very much, Beve

  • AuntDot

    AuntDot 25 days ago

    Just beautiful! Fav for sure! :-))

  • Moorey replied 25 days ago

    Thanks very much, Dot. Appreciate your comments and fav

  • Nick Hunt

    Nick Hunt 25 days ago

    Superb composition, love it! Well done.

  • Moorey replied 24 days ago

    Thanks very much, Nick

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