While an early start at Green’s Bush means a good chance of finding Bassian Thrush it also means a lot less light available for the photo. The long lens needs a good amount of light for a nice clear photo. While taking the series of the thrush collecting nesting material I crouched as low as possible to the ground and slowly pushed the bassian using its own flush distance zone to move it into better light. This is the distance that it will allow me to approach (about 5-7 metres) without flying off or moving up the path. If the Bassian does not feel threatened it will just walk up the path away from me and continue to feed to collect material. I move a few metres forward and it moves forward. Crouching down I found I could get inside the usual zone but it was hard on the knees.
Bassian Thrush, Greens Bush, Mornington Peninsula National Park, Vic
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Bassian Thrush collecting nesting material
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The Gap Year and Beyond 
Beautiful clear and well lit Bassian shots Malt displaying their amazing camouflage so well. It has been so dry here we have not seen them much for months. You were very privileged that it allowed you to get so close. Yes it can be hard on the knees.
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I enjoyed your photos… especially that last one! 😊 I am amazed how well this bird’s colors blend with the background. I hope your knees aren’t too sore! ☺️
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Thanks Jill, knees are good…I recover quickly especially after I check my photos when I get home…
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