Preening exclusive for this blog

When Birdlife Australia set up preening comp I was so thrilled. Imagine my devastation when told it was for birds, not members. Trooper that I am, decided to soldier on anyway. Golden-headed Cisticola on guinea grass stalk yesterday flew in to pose, exclusively for this blog.

You know how some birds are. Teasing. Playing shy. But at heart always looking for that hot deal with a bigger channel. Perhaps I'm being used?

Doubts. Misgivings. No matter, beauty's a cruel mistress.