Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Magpie-lark takes spin on Mungalla mud

Spinning around and around on mud drew attention to this male Magpie-lark (Grallina cyanoleuca) at Mungalla Station. Didn't appear to draw any prey from the mud. And wasn't part of any noticeable nest-material gathering. Bird exhibited the circling for two mornings and then stopped it. No other Magpie-larks showed any similar turns. 
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3 comments:

  1. MosuraJune 3, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Larking about on the mud. Another good reason for using the old name Mudlark :-)

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  2. GouldiaeJune 6, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    G'day Tony,
    I've observed them doing this in a seed bowl I sometimes put out on the lawn. I thought it might have been to bring their favourite seed to the surface - but then they're not even supposed to be seed eaters!?
    PW

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  3. Tyto TonyJune 6, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    They're supposed to be Monarchs, DNA says. My life's becoming all questions and too few answers.

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