Leah Turner Wins Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month Award

**Photo Details**
**Focal Length:** 500mm | **Shutter** **Speed**: 1/1200sec | **Aperture:** f/5.6

Leah Turner is the latest winner of the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month award for her photograph of a Victoria’s Riflebird taken in the Atherton Tablelands of Queensland, Australia.

Leah spent several hours watching a male riflebird’s display site deep within the rainforest. “After some time, the male showed up and performed for a female,” she says. “That allowed me to get the perfect shot.”

Victoria’s Riflebird (Ptiloris victoriae) is an Australian bird-of-paradise known for its striking courtship behavior. Males raise their wings, clap them in a sweeping display, and flash their iridescent blue-green throat patches in an effort to attract a mate. The species lives in the rainforests of North Queensland and feeds mainly on fruits and insects.

Leah captured the moment using a Nikon D850 at a 500 mm focal length with a shutter speed of 1/1200 sec and an aperture of f/5.6. The image shows the riflebird in mid-display, highlighting the vivid colors and distinctive posture that make this species remarkable.

To See More of Leah Turner’s Work

For those interested in exploring more of Leah Turner’s photography, visit her Instagram page: @leahsbirdpics.

About the Eastside Audubon Photograph of the Month Award

The Photo of the Month award was instituted to recognize the work of the Photo Group Members. The group members meet monthly to show their latest photos and videos as well as share their knowledge of photography and wildlife. To attend the meetings, please join the group’s announcement list.