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Australian Bird League Photography Awards have announced the winning photos and finalists of the 2022 competition! Photographers from around the world submitted over 5600 images, the competition celebrated the life of the birds and raised funds to support bird conservation programs
Atlas List
"Flying Birds: My Pearls" Lawrence Chen (Finning)
"I was lucky enough to capture this special moment. This red Waterer bird is drinking and splashing water. It's a visual illusion, the brightest and largest bokeh superimposed on the bird's open mouth. I position myself 15 meters away, facing the darker background. This helps the camera focus and track the bird. Although Waterer birds are common in city parks, I have tried putting them together."o Capture beautiful moments from different angles. Newport, Victoria, Red Ferry Birds in the Scenery: Christian Spencer's "Em Mist" (Finning List)
" in the Ayre Peninsula (Eyre Peninsula) A thick fog turns the light to tan as you walk over the spectacular dunes. A small flock of emu appears. I waited for them to pass behind the twisted, half-buried trees and managed to take this unique picture. "
Bird Behavior: "Hang for Breakfast" by Joel Evans (Finning List)
" Sometimes you come across a subject that is very focused on what they are doing, and they don't care whether you are approaching them at all. This little parallel bar thrift is like that, and its task is to harvest as many seeds as possible. When I lay a few meters away, it started pulling down a large grass seed head, which I caught here, and then it stepped on it with its little feet and started using its feet. "Fertilize the seeds." It was a time that made me happy, and I witnessed and showed firsthand how many personalities these little birds have. "Side Bars Finch, Manley, Brisbane , Queensland
Birds in flight: John Harrison (winner) "White-faced Storm Petty"
" Storm Petty often shows this water skiing behavior when looking for food on the water, but I have never seen such a perfect impact instant photo. ”
Special Topic: Australian Robin : Ravi Arora's "Pink Robin" (Finning List)
" Before I actually took this photo, I was imagining in my mind how this beautiful bird would look at a flower and what would attract attention: this flower or this bird, and then handed it down, it was always that bird. I know the location of the bird and I know if I wait patiently nearby, it will eventually come down. It took about 6 months to happen and I was lucky that I almost had the perfect flower that was there when God smiled at me
"Flying Birds: Morning Dance" Lawrence Chen (Finning)
"Gray Fantail Birds are common birds in our city parks. Through the light, movement and back-lit wingspan, I tried to express the beauty of this common bird. I was able to choose a darker background to highlight the wings and beautiful dance. Capturing fast movements is a huge challenge for me." "Gray Fantail Birds in Flying with Harbor of Melbourne, Victoria: Martin Anderson (Finning List) "Nanken Kestrel Golden Hour Flight"
"I got up very early and set off for the coast at 4:30 am to make sure to arrive before sunrise because I hoped to take some interesting photos during prime time. Upon arrival, I checked out several known perch points and hoped that the local Raptor would take advantage of one of them. This beautiful Nanken Kestrel perched on a jagged cliff. When the sun rose, it illuminated the bird and its perch, but it was not found." Walking through the cliff behind the bird, creating a golden glow for the subject against a dark background. I observed and took pictures of the bird warming in the first ray of light, paying close attention to the bird's behavior.As it showed signs of about to take off, I pressed the shutter and caught the kestrel swooping down from its perch. Thankfully, the bird was still illuminated by golden lights throughout the shooting. "Nanken Kestrel, Long Reef Cape, NSW
Youth: Finn Cooper (Finn Cooper) Bee Eater and Prey
" In November 2021, west of Midura, the pair of rainbow bees jellyfish landed in their favorite perch with captured insects. "
Birds in the Scenery: Maria Coleman (winner) Sentinel
" Birds hunt in the water, passing through the fog and dead trees, which creates a very emotional scene. It was a very cold and misty morning, and I lay by the lake, watching the birds move effortlessly in the water. I noticed the lonely pelican in the tree watching the drifting people, which reminded me of a sentry patrolling the wetlands. ”. “ Australian Pelicans and Pacific Black Duck, Riverian NSW 1
Birds in flight: Michelle Gardner (finalist) “Wedge-tailed Hawk”
“When my husband traveled, I drove him crazy because he was forced to stop in front of every wedge-tailed hawk that was found, usually without pay. The hawk ate some road kills on the roadside. As we approached, I could see the bird was about to take off.”. I quickly got out of the car and lowered my body, just in time for him to take off. I cut the photos very close and focused on the wings because I like how their fingers curled in the flight. "Wedgetail Hawker, Hawker, SA
Bird Portrait: Danny Lee (winner) Hokey Pokey
" Shy Albatross is a regular visitor to the Tasmanian ship. When I slide into the water with them, they often get interested and they get confident to get closer and see if my camera device is edible. The conditions are good today, and it is usually enough to have an albatross so close, but the ominous sky undoubtedly adds more drama to the shooting. I never take it for granted. "I had the opportunity to shoot these amazing seabirds, especially knowing how fragile the albatross is in some of today's fishing activities. I love trying to show as many of these birds as possible. I chose to shoot with the Canon small camera. After years of practice and a lot of patience, I found that its small size is usually perfect for me, especially when the sea is calm. Shy Albatross, Port Sorrel, Bass Strait, Tasmania
"Birds in the Backyard: Melancholy of the Rain" by Jane McMenaming (Finning list)
"The rain was very heavy, this turkey stood on our back fence, rain dripping down and looked miserable! From time to time, it will vibrate violently, and feathers and water droplets scatter. The light is very low, and to maintain the shutter speed I have to use high ISO which causes noise and I reduce the noise in the post. "Australian Turkey, Brisbane, Queensland
Backyard Birds: Warren Wilson (Finning List) "Day Robbery"
" Every afternoon, when I feed my dog in the backyard, this Bowlberd looks at me with anticipation. It would hide until it had the chance to rush in, stealing a piece or two from the bowl before my aged dog reacted to this typical daytime robbery. ”
Youth: Ellis Cummings’s “Romeo and Juliet” (Finning List)
” When a group of sulfur-crowned cockatoos decided to tear my neighbor’s sunflower garden, I was able to take this photo. They would grab large chunks of sunflowers and perch on the wires, which, fortunately, were flush with the balcony where I was watching them. It's here that I was able to capture close-ups of these two cockatoos, which seemed to share a flower. ”.Sulphur-Crown Crested Cockatoo, Port Sher, NSW
Backyard Bird: "It's great to be alive!" Author Patrick Kavanagh (Finning List)
"The bird watching pool in our backyard attracts many species of woodland birds, but thornbirds occupy the habitat. They seem to be more susceptible to soaking than other birds. The chirping sounds as they splash around may have other meanings, but to me it sounds like a real expression of joy. No matter how many times I see them, how many photos of them I have when I hear their screams, I have to look at them. "Plump Sambier, Strongways, Vick
Backyard Birds: Rebecca Harrison (winner) "List Inward"
" The Australian in my mind calls Gallach 'Pinks'; see them along the middle Bites leisurely chewing flowers, or screaming at each other in the best position on the branches, are always a wonderful sight. This clever female Gallach has learned how to climb up the fence and lean as far as possible to catch the delicious grass seeds swaying in the breeze. "
Bird Portrait: Ian Wilson (Finning List) Super Soloist
" As the guy started showing on his mound, I slid closer to a ‘window’ in the vegetation for a close contact. I opened the aperture to f/2.8, creating an intimate, eye-level perspective like the visiting women would experience. He performed a master-level performance less than 2 meters from the camera. ”
Special Topic: Australian Robin: Glenn Faithfull (winner) Yellow
"In fact, I took this photo mostly by chance. At that time, I hoped to take a robin that would wake me up every morning. When I waited for the robin to fly to the tree I was watching, the little robin suddenly jumped to a nearby branch. The photos taken were a little low exposure, and if I had the chance, I would use the TV converter to exchange for a larger aperture." Just the moment the robin was on the branch, I took a few photos, one of which was the one here. I like this picture because the robins are showing their amazing yellow color while looking thoughtfully in the distance, not seemingly disturbed by the click of my camera. I've never hit that catbird in case you doubt it. Possum Creek East, NSW, Yellow Robin
Bird Portrait: Josh Watson (Finance List) Spinifex Pigeon
"Ormiston Canyon is located in the ancient landscape of the Tjoritja/West Macdonnell Ranges, with spectacular rock formations, local flora and fauna. In Ormiston Pond Around the Pound (8.5 km walk), I encountered several Spinifex pigeons. Most people were reluctant to take pictures around, but this pigeon gave me enough time to squat down and shoot a few shots. The Spinifex pigeon’s unique feathers and amazing crest make it a perfect match for these arid areas. It easily blends into the rocks and spinels of central Australia. This particular photo attracted me because the background color perfectly reflects the color of the Spinifex pigeon. “Spinifex Pigeon, Alice Springs, NT
Human Influence: Susanna Bray (Finning List) Hello, You Have Me
"This unexpected photo was taken while visiting a friend who volunteered to participate in wildlife rescue. After Mumma was attacked by a wild cat, four babies were rescued...all four babies were found shaking wet on the grass beside the Hay Point Highway. "Spike" is the youngest of the four and needs help feeding. Sadly, the already weak little Spike was attacked by his more domineering brothers and failed to survive and was released into the wild. "Radjah Shelduck, Mackay, Qld”
Special theme: Australia Robin: "Female Flame" (Finning list)
"I hope that viewers of this photo can appreciate the soft colors and ominous spikes and thorns in the winter where this exquisite and beautiful bird is located.The subtle bokeh and shiny morning dew add a soft contrast to this photo, bringing a good balance. ”
Special Topic: Australian Robin: Danny McCreadie’s “Bright Yellow” (Finning List)
” I spent some time in the rainforest of Crater Lake National Park in northern Queensland trying to photograph this light yellow Robin. The forest was dimly lit and the little Robin kept moving from tree to tree, making the task very challenging. Finally, I was rewarded for this photo. lichen on the branch adds the fun of the photo and provides clues to its survival. "Information Settings." Light Yellow Robin, Crater Lake, Queensland
Youth: "Salute to the Sun" (Finning List)
" Because of this bird, I was almost late when I went to the airport. I waited for nearly 40 minutes at the same location, waiting for Sunbird to land on this particularly delicious-looking red pink puff flower. Considering this was my last time leaving my grandma's home in Cairns for 50 years, I waited very happily. The Olive-Backed Sunbird has always been one of my grandma's favorite birds when she moved to the Gold Coast. I felt it necessary to use these photos as a tribute to grandma's home because it felt like 50 years of memory had disappeared too quickly. She has lived in her home for several years Crazy and wonderful flora and fauna. From giant diamond pythons through the roof to the green tree frog on the toilet, here is like my own David Attenborough documentary. There are so many amazing things to see and hear. That's why this photo means a lot. I've never seen anything that surprised me at grandma's house, even until the last moment. "Olive-backed sunbird, Edge Mountain, Cairns, Queensland
Bird behavior: "Rehearsal" by Ian Wilson (Finning List)
males sometimes spontaneously leave the mound and focus on an inanimate object, like a stick on the ground, a small piece of vegetation, or in this photo, the upturned end of bass . This display sounds loud and vibrant, with all-round vocalization and dance moves, including the bird jumping around the object of his attention while flapping his wings in time to call through the “tugerah tugerah”. Super Lynnon Mountains National Park, Victoria
Bird Behavior: "Lunch Berries" (Finning List)
"In early winter, ripe berries attract flocks of silver-eyed birds. I managed to find this gymnast hanging gracefully from the protruding branches while eating food with her mouth. What a beautiful color combination! The silver-eyed bird is one of my favorite birds and I am so happy to capture this scene, showing the agility and liveliness of this magical bird." Silver-eyed bird, Bendi Go, Vick
Bird behavior: Shelley Pearson (Finning list)
"Galah is a very fun bird, they fly around in the morning, making a lot of noise, and usually a little crazy. I took this Galah to run around while foraging on a twig. The light is low and it's hard to shoot, but its behavior is fun and worth trying to shoot. It happens very quickly, so I don't get the ideal setup." He successfully completed this shot. "Galah, Coodanup Foreshore, Mandurah, WA"
Bird Portrait: "Kookaburra" by Gd Smith (Finning List)
" Later afternoon, on North Stradbreak When I was camping, this laughing kingfisher came out of the darkness and landed on my car. Because it seemed to be suitable for being with people, it allowed me to take this photo very close. "
Bird Portrait: Shelley Pearson (Finning List) "The Red Neck Thorn"
" The migratory birds arrived in Mandula, Western Australia starting in August, including the Red Neck Thorn. This red neck thorn is slowly foraging around, showing some remnants of breeding colors, looking beautiful in the first light, and the pink sky is reflected in the water. I am lying on the beach, waiting and patience are the key to the shooting.”, Birds in the Scenic Scenery of Mandula, Western Australia: Lawrence Chen (Finning List) "Morning Sauna"
"I am very lucky that shortly after sunrise, when the fog started to rise, I caught this misty scene. It was a peaceful morning with almost no birds by the lake and very calm without wind. The photo was taken shortly after sunrise. I like the effect of steam, the warm sunshine and cormorant perched among the dry branches. I try to share real scenes, colors and tranquility. "il Atmospheric. Cormorant near Vicburndigo
Birds in flight: Cheng Kang's "At Dawn" (Finning List)
" When the wings of the rainbow bee eater fly gracefully in the dim light, showing amazing flight and feathers, just like the stars performing in the center of the stage, I was amazed at how beautiful its wings were. '
Backyard Birds: Janet Potswa (Finning List)
" Living on the edge of a small rural town in Queensland, making sure I often see some bird species visiting the back garden, including a group of parallel bar frogs. They go to a large tree in their backyard every morning to feed. I saw so many wild birds at one time, and sometimes as many as 30 birds every morning, which is amazing! I created such a picture where two birds share a moment. "They got together when they found themselves separated from the rest of the flock." parallel bars Finch, Laidley, Qld
Human Influence: Devin Cow's "The Last Supper" (Finding List)
Here we see a wedge-tailed eagle cleaning up an kangaroo corpse, one of about 10 million animals attacked on the road each year. The wedgetail eagle can eat up to 400 grams of meat a day, and the eagle is determined to have nothing to stop it from eating the "Last Dinner" "What this unfortunate kangaroo has to offer. For me, this photo shows not only the tremendous strength and determination of the wedgetail eagle, but also their important role in assisting in the destruction and removal of road killers that may cause the spread of the disease."
Human Impact: Simon Cheriman (Finding List)
" Barbed wire hinders the Australian landscape and affects wildlife species on a scale I think has not been properly documented or promoted. The barbed wire limits the natural activities of terrestrial species, or, when When these animals try to jump over them, they often see animals caught, broken limbs, and die slowly and painfully. It is a danger to species that may have the ability to fly over them but cannot see dangerous nets of trees and shrubs in the country jungle. I held back tears when I wrapped this poor owl owl in a shirt and cut the mesh. It stared at me with its injured eyes, not realizing that its wing damage was too severe to recover successfully, and that's the fate of humanitarian euthanasia was doomed the moment it touched the net. There is no reason for this meaningless (and useless) structure in our landscape in the 21st century. "Southern Boobook, Perth Hills, Noongar Country, WA
Special Topic: Australian Robin: (Finning List)
Special Topic: Australian Robin: Alex France's "Living" (Finning List)
"When I took this photo, this eastern yellow robin stared at me curiously for a moment. It perched on the delicate tongue of a curly peeling Angora bark, and seemed to resist gravity, with toes curled on a thin sheet, and an outstretched paw connecting it to the next one, tension enough to provide authoritative posture control on this most vulnerable platform." , NSW One Mile
Youth: "Morning Quietness" by Wang Demun (winner)
"On an early autumn morning, just before sunrise, I lay on the mud in a local park trying to photograph the foraging cooing and little gray ducks. After a while, a group of Australian wild ducks decided to join them. The heavy fog caused the camera to lose focus several times, and after many attempts, I finally caught the landing of the duck."Australian wild duck, Glenn Waverley, Vick
Bird behavior: Cheng Kang (winner) "Please feed me"
" I was very surprised to see an Eurasian Kut asking for food from a small cake cormorant. When I first saw them approaching with their mouths open, I couldn’t help but wonder – will they fight? In fact, the pancake cormorant ended up spitting out some food for its kind. I was surprised and moved to see this kind of charitable act among birds of different species, making me think about my expectations of how nature interacts. It turns out that birds of feathers flock together! "Eurasian Chef and Patty Cormorant, Melbourne , Vic
Bird Behavior: Ian Wilson (Finning List) "Sernery under the Veil"
" When this guy started showing on his mound, I approached a 'window' in the vegetation and could see his head under the veil of the tail feathers. I opened the aperture to f/2.8 to create an intimate, eye-level perspective, just like the visiting woman would experience. ”
Bird Behavior: Jason Moore (Finning List) "Stars and Stripes"
"The bright, fancy combination of red, blue and white is reminiscent of Uncle Sam 's top hat or "The Stars and Stripes". I was really attracted to this picture – I love the interaction between the two birds, but I think my favorite feature is the open tail feather. There are so many beautiful parrots in Australia, but when it comes to beauty, it is hard to surpass this species. ”, Lamington National Park, Queensland
Bird behavior: "My is Yours" Rebecca Harrison (Finning list)
" When summer comes, the sound of the fairy tern will be clear. It was amazing to see these little birds dive repeatedly into the water and surface with all kinds of fish. I was lying on the beach to watch this diving action, and suddenly one suddenly flew in, stopped for a long time, and handed a fish to his companions on the coastline; will this sardine become the destroyer of their courtship? "Virginia Woodman Cape Fairy Tern
Bird Portrait: Michelle Gardner (Finning list)
" I like how this bird looks directly at you. Female black-necked stork 's eyes are their own kind! Spectacular bird's eyes. The feathers on their heads and necks are also cool! "Black Necked Stork, Howard Springs, NT
Birds in the backyard: Patricia Sweet's Reflection (Finning List)
One summer evening, this "Prector in Training" landed on my balcony trying to make a meal for my pet Boogie (Bogie in it). Hearing the chaos, I grabbed the nearby camera, took a few photos, and then we could guide it to escape easily and return to a nearby tree scolding its parents. No birds were injured, only the young brown goshawk's young bird had damaged self-esteem. Koolewong Brown, Dajingong County, NSW Goshawk (juv)
Backyard Birds: Stewart Cox (Finning List) "Red Crane on Farm Tools"
"We were on a family vacation and this week I hired an telephoto lens , so I used it as much as possible. There are a lot of birds around the farm, with lots of interesting props and backgrounds to capture them. I love rusty farm tools because it reminds me of one of my favorite works by painters, which also contain birds. This is one of my favorite photos from that trip, and there is no need to say that I don't want to return the rented shots, looking for my own shots. " Red-crowned crane , Buna, Gould
"Youth: Still" (Finning List)
" Disguised and spent an afternoon on the beach, which means that shorebird will not be threatened by me, and they continue to move around me. As time enters golden moments, the birds are getting closer. This red-topped plow finally chose to rest in front of me, and it took advantage of the protection provided by a small pile of sand on this cold and windy winter afternoon.I like this special photo because it shows the harsh, desolate scenery on the horizon, twigs and dry seaweed to make the bird bigger. "Red-headed plowing
Bird behavior: Elmar Akhmetov (finalist) "Collection of Cupid's Arrow"
" This is a disguiser, one of the most famous birds in all Sherbrooke forests and one of the most friendly birds. This winter, I spent more than 100 hours watching and recording his behavior with him, while also fascinated by the general seven-string bird, especially his seven-string bird. In this scene, he drys his silky feathers on a rainy day. In this scene, his lyre feathers look beautiful. "It's a lot like a bow, so the bird looks like it's an arrow, and given the importance of visual display in mating rituals, I can't get past Cupid's statement of inserting arrows. "Super Lyrebird, Sherbrooke, Vic"
Bird portrait: John Harrison (Finning List) "The Albatross of the Bullfighter"
" I want to try something different from the usual front-photo shoot of the whole bird flight. So I tried backlighting and portraits. The bird is very close to me and has a focal length of 300mm! "The Bullfighter Albatross, near the eagle's neck, birds in the scenery of Tasmania: Patrick Tomkins (firstlist) "Cassowary Creek"
" This beautiful female cassock came to our manor. She spent a lot of time in this stream, either taking a bath, eating the fruit that fell or simply using it as a passage through the rainforest. "
Birds in flight: Nathan Watson (finalist) "Translative Landing"
" It's a cool April morning. There is still no breeze in the port. A layer of mist adds some atmosphere. When a majestic egret flew in and landed gently in the calm shallow water, it caused little ripples, and the movement of its wings only weakly broke the silence for a moment. "Albany, Washington, Great Egret
Special Topic: Australian Robin: Deepak Kumar's "Flame Robin" (Finning List)
" Flame Robin rides on the torch lily. Robin would take off, rush to the insects, and return to the flower. I like the colors of birds and flowers. It looks like the flame Robin is part of the flower. "Flame Robin, Beech Forest, Vick
Special Topic: Australian Robin: Terry Walker (Finning List) "Flame Robin Landing"
" One of my sites monitoring water quality in southern Tasmania contains some eucalyptus vegetation that supports abundant bird communities. To document this, we conducted several bird surveys out of personal interest. The current photos were taken during one of the surveys. Robins initially caught our attention, although often in shade, but in the bushes. I tracked it with my camera and was lucky enough to take a few photos as it ended up on the end of a branch, sunny and close to me. Fortunately, this only grabbed the fully spread wings. "Flame Robin, Coping, Tas
Special Topic: Australian Robin: Steve Barnes (Finning List) Covered Robin
" A Red Hat Robin is showing off his Red Hat, a winter cloudy morning filmed at Wall Yunga National Park in Perth Hills. He suddenly appeared on a branch in front of me, and I must hurry up. '
Human Influence: Nathan Watson (winner)'s "Over the Rainbow"
" The wheel of a car swiftly passes the body of a beautiful Western Rosella, the victim of a car attack. Despite our humans’ huge impact on birds, road death is probably the most overlooked. In Australia, it is estimated that approximately 10 million animals die on our roads each year, which poses a threat to the entire species. A large number of these deaths are birds like parrots, which are usually birds. "There are dangers caused by the grains scattered by the roadside."West Australia Albany Sirosla
Bird Portrait: Jason Moore (Finance List)
" This photo was taken at the most intense time of the territorial battle in a lake near where I live every spring. The bird takes this aggressive stance and swims purposefully, challenging any potential opponents. His posture must have been horrible to other graybirds, as I did not see his challenger accepting his invitation. "Birds in the scenery of Perth, Western Australia: Thomas McMahon (firstlist) "Laughing, Kingfisher, Laughing"
"We watched the sun rise from the vast Blue Mountains National Park with some unexpected companions. We are the only ones who stand on the edge of a cliff to watch. I have always loved laughing kingfishers, but posing in such an elegant pose against the backdrop of Three Sisters and Lone Mountain has always been my favorite photography experience. I spent 45 minutes trying to find the best angle, once this photo was taken to capture the bird watching me for a few seconds before flying into the valley below… as if it knew the mission had been completed. NSW Blue Mountain Lewula Laugh Kingfisher
Birds in the scenery: "What are you looking at?" Author Bec Johnson (Finance list)
"I was hiking to the Grand Canyon of the Granping Mountains when I came to a section that was closed for maintenance. Disappointed, I turned around and prepared to go back. At this time, the white-browed wren flew directly under the closed section and placed myself perfectly on the rocks emerging from the center of the small pool. The glass-like water and rust color of the pool were already shown." It attracted my attention, and then I got a perfect moment. The balance of earth color makes people feel like this is a great representation of the area. The caption of this photo appeared in front of me when I zoomed in on the clip because I thought the black and white part of the wings looked like the arms and hands on the "waist" and it looked grumpy and it gave me a little laugh. "White-browed scrub terrier, Grampians, Vic
Human Influence: Janette Rodgers (Finning List) "Tightening Braids"
" This egret was entangled by the braided thread of the fishermen. The braiding tightens every time he raises his legs and tries to break free of the braiding thread. Ultimately, this can lead to infection and/or severe tightening of braided threads, resulting in amputation of both feet. Fortunately, in this case, the local wildlife rescue team-Wild Bird Rescue Team Gold Coast-connected and was able to catch egrets. "He gets the little heron and pulls the braids out before causing any lasting damage." Egret, Gold Coast, Queensland
Special Topic: Australian Robin: Kevin Huang (Finning List) "Jewelry Beetle Dinner"
"I'm at Cape Bruney (Cape This flame robin was found near the cliffs of Bruny. It was one of the southernmost places where this bird could be found. I encountered this bird while trying to photograph a conifer, which strolled into a dense bush on an open grass. I could not help but take pictures of my favorite bird when I heard the robin making a tremolo behind me. I knew the robin would dive into the bush to catch insects and then go back to a high branch not far from where it started. In order not to scare the robin, I decided to keep my posture low, crouching behind some nearby vegetation, and jump out to take some pictures from time to time. It was a gloomy The sunken afternoon provided a pleasant diffuse light. For the next half hour, I watched the robin, waiting for it to get closer, with something interesting in my mouth. This full-mouthed gem beetle was its best prey! "Flame Robin, Cape Bruny, Tas
"Youth: Dark" (Finning list)
" This is actually a nice bird! When I photographed the pigeon sitting on an old sun door on Pental Island near Swan Mountain in northern Victoria, it was a cloudy day...which means the shutter speed was slow.But luckily, this bird works with me! I love the lights in the photos, and the shadows in the background allow me to use the Brush Tool in Lightroom Classic darken these areas with black, highlights and exposure sliders. "Red Crane, Swan Mountain, Vic
Youth: Jacob Dederman (Finnedlist) "Super Fairy Wren on Brown Canvas"
"Super Fairy Wren...What a great bird. When there is a colorful male around, most photographers seem to forget about the females of this species, so this photo shows the beauty of those sluggish females. I love how the warm hues in the photo make this bird pop up. The light on the side really makes it look beautiful. "Super Fairy Wren, Shepparton, Vic
Bird Portrait: Maria Coleman's "Jumping Curls" (Finning List)
" It is always a great honor to spend time with the critically endangered Far East Curly Shark. They gathered together before the low-voltage system to form a large group that took advantage of the low-voltage system as they prepared to migrate north to breeding grounds. Most of the time, they wade by, but occasionally I see them jump up and save energy on long trips, one of the moments I have the pleasure of capturing. "Birds in the Scenery of Curlew
, Sauer Haven, NSW: "Once Bitter" by Warren Chad (Firstlist)
" As habitat damage poses greater threat to humans, birds must adapt to the environment. Australian bitte is a threatened species that has adapted to the new human landscape and now lives and nests in rice crops. In the Rivenna area of New South Wales, there is now a deal with farmers and local land conservation organizations to allow these birds to successfully breed one of our most threatened water birds in this environment. Ironically, these very elusive birds can now be seen, which contrast with the bright green color of rice crops. Griffith AUGUALASIA Bitt, NSW Griffith, AUGUA 1
"Flying Birds: Cormorants Flying" Author: Emma Parker (Finning List)
"I have been visiting cormorants in Centennial Park for several years, even before I picked up my camera. It wasn't until a few years ago that I learned about the breeding color of cormorants, where they nest and the time of year. I knew there was a colony in the park, and at dusk, when the activity peaked, cormorants would travel to and from the nesting site with food and dinner, which was a great opportunity to take photos." ir project. When I took this photo, the cormorant was about to dive into the water to collect reeds. In the photo, cormorants are arranged on the dark bank. I have not exposed it for a few stops, so the color of the breeding is really outstanding. The waiting is worth it. Sydney Centennial Park, New South Wales, Big Pie Cormorant
"Bird in the Backyard: On the Fence" (Finning List)
"After mowing, I sat on the terrace and drank coffee, to my surprise, an old friend came in and had a snack. I jumped out of my chair and took a camera from the house, hoping he could stay on the fence. He was still there when I walked through the door, but only stayed for a while. I managed to set up a camera and took a picture of this strong man who was perching on the fence. I loved watching birds in my backyard. "Smile Kukabra, Kulula Bay, Qld
Human Influence: Jack Wilton (Finning List)
"When I entered one of the most important wildlife reserves in Western Australia, hoping to photograph some rare and endangered species, I discovered my first bird species—a sub-adult emu, who died after becoming one of the countless victims of road killings in Australia. This unfortunate bird lies headless on the road, which is a stark reminder that even in our nature reserves, they should be safe Our wildlife is still generally felt by human influences. "Emu, Perup Nature Reserve, WA
Human Impact: Diana Andersen's "Industrial Quietness" (Finning List)
"The sky is just bright and the light is beautiful.There are great egrets fishing at the mouth of the river, and I'm angry because the smoke rising from the industrial area behind ruins the otherwise beautiful scene, but it represents what is happening in many habitats. It seems like a good example to see these beautiful birds in a quiet environment with industrial smoke rising behind them. "Limited." Great Egret, Coodanup Foreshore, Mandurah, WA"
"Human Impact: Walking on Eggshells" Author: Sue Joy (Finning List)
" I was enjoying breakfast in the sun on the balcony, when I noticed the little super fairy wren jumping around in the bushes near the edge of the balcony. They often nest in the bushes and look very happy. I went in and got my camera, hoping to capture some of them pose at the top of the bush, like they often do. When I came back with my gear, I noticed them jumping around the table, surrounding my remaining breakfast. I was lucky enough to get a few photos to choose from, but this was the only one he decided to jump on the eggshell. Super Whitton in Glendon Brook, NSW
"Human Impact: "Water Rise"" Author: Chris Whitton (Finning List)
With the support of the refinery, Australia sent oyster catchers to settle in Corio Bay overnight. Wild animals are already struggling to cope with the direct effects of human activities such as noise, light pollution and habitat destruction, but the greater threat of climate change caused by fossil fuels looms in this beautiful creature as it makes the most of its environment. "Australian Oyster Catcher, Jilon, Vic
Youth: Pablo Dukame's "Flying Against the Light" (Finning List)
" Standing on the high cliff at Wybung Head, the sun slowly set behind the surrounding headlands, this Nanken keel came from nowhere and began to dive into the surrounding low-lying shrubs, which were stacked on the coastline. The strong east wind meant that the kestrels were flying effortlessly over me, looking down at the bush, looking for large insects. Every few minutes it dives to amazing speed, and its quick and agile movements proved difficult to capture, but I remained patient, sitting behind the bushes, and timed the camera as it flew towards me again. The back button is focused and a set of sunset photos were taken, which was the backlit photo of the first time I saw this beautiful bird. "Nanken Kestrel
Youth: Wang Demeng (Food Suffocation) by
" Early in the morning at the beach, I noticed a baffle with a bare bar foraging by me. I lay down and took a picture of it foraging as it was slowly approaching me. This bird is fearless and it is definitely my best encounter with this species. In this photo, the railing just caught a small crab, but decided to spit it out after a moment. "Bafe with railings, Point Wilson, Vic
Youth: Jacob Dederman (Finning List) "Meditation..."
" The Australian Pelican is a very elegant bird... Maybe it's not that elegant when landing and taking off, but it's really a good-looking bird. I took this photo at Lake Victoria in Shepparton, about 20 km from where I live in Tatura. The bird life is very rich and suitable for taking some great bird photos. I like the lights in the photos, and the dark background makes the bird stand out. "And some subtle highlights around the head." Australian Pelicans, Sheppton, Vick
Youth: "Grebe, baby!" Author Mckinley Moens (Finning list)
"We stopped for dinner at Lake Wallace on the way back from Capertee. We loved watching the antics of this young big crane during the meal. I took this photo in its brief quiet moment before it continued to harass its parents foraging." NEWS 1
