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This Little Wattlebird focussed as intently on me as I focussed on it – such a striking pose!

I very rarely get the chance to photograph these stunning-looking birds. Their feathers are beautifully streaked and there is something about them that appeals to me, a lot. They are a medium to large honeyeater with a sturdy bill, pretty eye and a strange, harsh call.

I saw this Little Wattlebird at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne. It was busy working the ‘wrong side’ of all the nectar-bearing plants but it briefly popped up and seemed pretty surprised to see me.

I’m stoked that my Grey Teal features on the front cover of this week’s Winchelsea Star in the ongoing battle to promote nature-based tourism and have duck shooting permanently banned in Victoria. Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting have a compelling article in the paper accompanied by one of my graphic shots showing dead protected species and a shot and abandoned Grey Teal (they look so much happier when they’re alive). If you have time please read the article and/or write emails, click ‘likes’ or anything else that shows your concern for our native birds.

A quick note to these politicians would be much appreciated by me and the ducks: daniel.andrews@parliament.vic.gov.au; mary-anne.thomas@parliament.vic.gov.au; lily.dambrosio@parliament.vic.gov.au; james.merlino@parliament.vic.gov.au

Thank you and happy birding, Kim

~ Facebook page Kim Wormald – lirralirra
~ Facebook group  Ethical Bird Photography