Variegated Fairy Wren - male

this pretty little bird was flitting around in the trees outside my cabin at Rawnsley Park Station in the Flinders Ranges.
This is a different type of fairy wren than I am used to seeing in south-eastern australia, the russet colour over the wing was so bright in the sunlight, however, he preferred to spend his time in the shade when i was trying to get a shot of him. He spent a lot of time obscured by branches so I was pleased when he paused briefly on this branch where I had a clear view of him

[Shannon Pitton]

What a beautiful bird, what a wonderfully blue head he has. Great shot, nice and clear and good DoF.

[Mike Warren]

Awesome looking little bird. Much different than our Carolina Wren. Looks like it rolled its head in an ink blotter.

[BeckyS]

Beautiful bird! Nice capture.

[Phil]

Gosh what wonderful colours! Hope you are having a wonderful trip

[Alan Warren]

It is a pretty little bird, nice capture :)

[Jason Daniels]

well done on getting a clear shot, these guys do hop around a lot!

[Lotus Flower]

How pretty, especially that bright blue head! I also love the rough texture of his belly. Beautiful shot.

[elkehochban]

Beautiful capture!

[Jacki]

Wow! Awesome capture!!

[Peter de Graaff]

Fabulous photo

[Robert Velten]

Beautiful bird, great focus and colors.

[Anne ❀]

wow, what a pretty bird, super capture!

[Allison Maltese]

Gorgeous shot of this unusual bird. Love the light and the unifying background color.

[Shirley]

gorgeous bird!

[alia_801]

Great capture! I've never seen one of these before.

[trude]

brilliant, clear and crisp shot of a gorgeous little fella:)

[Janna E.]

He sure is beautiful! I think he'll attract lots of females with those gorgeous colours!

[Jennifer C]

so beautiful

[GINA]

Such a pretty one, we dont have any like that around here, well done!

[Juanita]

Beautiful shot and beautiful little bird. Love that electric blue on his head :)

[Larry B]

Great shot! very colorful bird..

[Sheralee S]

This one is gorgeous! I've only seen the little black and red ones or plain brown ones here.

[Jenna Richards]

Beautiful little bird. Great colors in this.

[Leslie Manna]

Splendid picture! A Fave for my collection of birds, and a beautiful example of what we can be "rewarded" with for practicing patience.
Take care, Les

[Tanya]

so pretty fabulous capture!