I saw this Willie Wagtail in Port Kembla, NSW, the same day I photographed Mark, the Australian Magpie. These acrobatic little birds, ooze with energy and have a sweet, chatty song. They may be small but they are adept at defending their territory against much larger birds. They seem to always be on the move, flitting from one perch to another, and after a short dive into position they sway that little tail until they set off again. They may have a black and white plumage, but they have a colourful personality. Average size/weight 20cm/20g.
