Michael Chay Photography

04/06/2026

24/05/2026

A maturing Pale-headed Rosella with a very yellow head feeding on seeds. It's amazing how much colour variations there is with these Rosellas. I've never seen one with such a yellow head. It has a red dot still on its head which is how I know it's a juvenile.

Nikon Z8
Nikkor Z 600MM f4 TC VR S

22/05/2026

Mallee Ringneck standing on a falling old tree on the edge of Lara Wetlands. It made its way down to the water for a early morning drink before flying off in to the bush.

Nikon Z8
Nikkor Z 600MM f4 TC VR S

19/05/2026

I see so many Red-winged Parrots in my area but never tire of seeing them. Especially the males with their extremely vibrant red wings. Lara Wetlands is a great spot to photograph these birds.

Nikon Z8
Nikkor Z 600MM f4 TC VR S

14/05/2026

Now I've got no idea why this Black-Fronted Dotterel jumped up but a funny way I think of it is that it got scared by its reflection on the water 😂.

Nikon Z8
Nikkor Z 600MM f4 TC VR S
ISO 1000 f7.1 1/2500s 840mm

11/05/2026

It was so good to be back in the Queensland Outback for a weekend of birding and camping with my son Logan. Even better there were large numbers of Mallee Ringnecks flying to the wetland mornings and afternoons for a drink. It always great to see these Parrots.

Nikon Z8
Nikkor Z 600MM f4 TC VR S
ISO 2500 1/1000s f7.1 600MM