Dusky Woodswallow

Posted by Kim on Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:50 pm

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There is no difference between the sexes and no change in appearance when breeding. They are on the move all the time except when breeding and usually in a small flock. They are not real swallows but are related to the Australian magpie. They are nesting now in my area, This was shot about 200 km from my home on a recent 4 day break.

Nikon Z8 with 600 pf 6.3 lens.
1.4 TC shot in DX mode to give a reach of 1260mm
1/2500, F9, ISO 4000.
Manual, HH.

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by david fletcher on Sun Dec 01, 2024 4:49 am

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Superb details in this Kim. Love the large view. Don't recall seeing many of these posted here, so thanks for sharing. Good technique on this Kim.

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:09 am

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Great pose and eye contact, Kim.

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by peter makuch on Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:41 am

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nicely done on getting the fine details against a neat bg, well done KIM.

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by paul fletcher on Sun Dec 01, 2024 7:30 pm

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Great pose, perch, and detail, in your image, Kim. The lighting is just right, as well.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:12 pm

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Lovely shot, Kim- I like the harmony of colors and the pretty pose. Thanks too, for the info about this bird.

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