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Fairy Wren singing his little old heart out.

Just an update on the Yellow Robin nest in Parramatta Lake. I contacted Parramatta council, they sent someone out but were unable to locate it and asked for more details. I was unable to head out again until this morning.

Nest is hard to find so I sent an accurate map location and wider picture.

This was from this morning, expecting parents are happy and healthy. Nest is well hidden and they are good at hiding. Such gorgeous little birds.

Bonus Lorikeets, cheeky Wood Duck, thirsty Cockatoo and a hidden Crimson Rosella.

Parramatta Lake, early morning. Eastern Yellow Robin nesting, Rosella, Fan Tail Cuckoo, Coot, Scrubwren

Parramatta River. Mixed Cormorants, Action Fairy Wrens and... Pink Robin. As is the style these days.

Never seen the Robin before in this area - didn't get any decent shot of it, hands got pretty shaky and couldn't manual focus through the trees, but pretty much proof of life. Also missed a Kingfisher and a Cuckooshrike.

Little Black Cormorant - Parramatta River.

Canon R7 100-400 f8 and be there.

Wood Ducks, Magpie and Eastern Yellow Robin. Managed to catch early light before the fog set in around Parramatta this morning.

Egret testing the water temp, suspicious Cormorant.

Rainbow Lorikeet and Red-browed Finches

Morning stroll around Parramatta Lake - bonus Superb Fairy Wren just cos they're neat.

I have seen 3 red bellied black snakes near the Parra River lately, specifically Baludarri Wetland near UWS. Prior to this last 2 weeks had seen none. Might be a case of see one, see them all in terms of danger noodle awareness. Pics taken with 250ml and 400ml canon r7 so I was well away to not annoy these cool guys.

Anyone else noticed this or have theories?

My first hit out with rf100-400 on Canon R7. Upgrading from ef 55-250mm. Still getting used to the weight and size. Kind of miss the manoeuvrability of my old lens, but love these results. Lorikeet, Fairy Wren, Welcome Swallows were the longest at about 50m.

Canon R7, 55-250mm. Rainbow Lorikeet, Blue wing kookaburra, Red browed Finch, baby Fairy Wrens, Grey Fantail, Fairy Wren bffs. Australia, mainly Parramatta Sydney area.

Nowhere near your guys quality, constantly amazed by what is produced out there.

My favourite Fairy Wren buddys, bonus high speed Welcome Swallows and a Cormorant 10pt dismount.