Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Raven leads best of wetland morning





Three birds, three very different stories from Rowes Bay Sustainability Wetlands in Townsville this morning.

First up, Australian Raven, one of two challenging the presence of recently arrived Channel-billed Cuckoos from across Torres Strait (along with Koels and Torresian Imperial-Pigeons).


Second, female Black-necked Stork, making imposing statement atop vines decorating dead acacia.


Third, Forest Kingfisher, the only one of the five seen through the morning posing near perfectly.


Bonus: an even better look at Forest Kingfisher, on nearby branch last week.   

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