Golden Bowerbird (Amblyornis newtonianus) in all his glory this week near Paluma Dam.
Plus, first record in area for Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris).
And today in Tyto, Red-backed Buttonquail (Turnix maculosus) makes seasonal return. Life's good!
Gosh, that golden bowerbird is stunning! What a photo.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen one yet, but I understand they occur at the Crater, so I really should go and have a look.
Not only glorious, but remarkably attached to their huge bowers. Yasi knocked the Paluma habitat around but at least some bowerbirds have bounced back after perhaps sulking a bit last year.
ReplyDeleteI hope he's doesn't go shy when I'm visiting. How did I miss this, its a fantastic image.
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