red necked wallabies fighting

[avkomp]

I see the roos fighting quite often but up until these were taken, I hadn't seen the smaller wallabies doing the same. normally seen solitary but around breeding time you often see 2 to 4, with most being males. you see them chasing the female around or jostling amongst themselves. light had gone by now with just a bit poking thru holes in trees. I knew some fighting was likely so worked around them to be ready. sure enough, the 2 top contenders turned it on. usually starts with some wrestling and facials, then the kicking at each others body. then more jostling and maybe more kicking, sometimes one runs off but usually, they have a rest and go again. all shots d5 600f4 tc 17 (1000mm) iso 6400 all full frame but long side cropped to make 5x4.last image is a crop

finally a crop from one of the facial pix showing that the front claws arent to be trifled with either. most roo injuries you see on the news involve scratches from those

[wigz]

Good action Stephen. IQ looks good despite the low light and ISO.

[avkomp]

d5 is a weapon at high iso, so long as you not under expose

[Grumpy John]

Another great set of images from you again Stephen. In image it looks as though the roo in the air is going for the others genitals.

On another topic, was it you that posted the image of an eagle having a run in with a magpie? Not sure if it even was on this forum.

[avkomp]

yep, it was me, I will dig up the eagle links and repost, partially for the benefit of new members, but also cos that sequence contains my favourite eagle shots. do you want a repost here. just the links or new threads?

[Grumpy John]

New thread I think would be the best Steve.

[Isac]

Great shots Stephen, timing is everything in nature shots and this one is great sample of that. Lovely clear details.

[avkomp]

done. eagle pix now up in new thread:
https://www.ausph.com/forum/photohol...of-a-wedgetail

[David_MC]

Great set. Great job on catching the action.