brown quail

We had quite a shock seeing so many of these out in the open!

Have seen this couple so many times and never had a chance to take a picture of them because they are very cautious. This time after the rain and very little people around they made a decision to show themselves to the world with my small help.

Looks much bigger than it really is. Six of these came out of the undergrowth so close I couldn't even get some fully in the viewfinder.

A number of pairs have managed to rear youngsters this year

These birds can be quite inquisitive and by keeping very still had five of these birds walk right up to and past me.

Set Tripod up in dry creek bed just back from a tiny pool of water sitting in a depression, waiting for Gouldian Finches to arrive as I had been given secret information (not to be devulged even under torture) when along came this little fellawho dropped down from the savannah grass above my...

Have tried to get a decent shot of this common species for ages....still trying!