Grumpy and Chirpy

A couple of visitors to the backyard today. A reasonably chirpy looking male Superb Fairy-wren in full breeding splendor. I counted 7 in the flock today whereas I normally only see 5 or less. Only one male is still in breeding plumage while another has recently changed back to winter plumage.

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Male Superb Fairy-wren singing - Malurus cyaneus

.....and a rather grumpy looking grasshopper.

Grasshopper ....looking rather glum
despite the recent rain and resulting fresh green grass shoots.

Lateral view of the grasshopper

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