Heather Smith, A Wren's Dance (ANIMAL & NATURE 2025)

caught this 'eclipse' male Superb Fairy-wren in full performance mode on this rock, and he didn't seem to care that he wasn't wearing his famous blue plumage. This little bloke was absolutely owning his moment. Over many frames, I watched him work every angle: tail raised vertically, preening theatrically, calling out with his beak wide open. What struck me most was his energy and bold character, proving charisma isn't just about bright colours—it's about attitude.

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