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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Monarch on a mossy 'throne'
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Looks like a decent snack for the kingfisher.
ReplyDeleteThe moarch's nest is such an exquisite structure. I particularly like the spider web decorations.
Hi Tony
ReplyDeleteSnail is right about the fine detailing of the Monarch nest.
Your Pittas are hard to see, because one of them visited the NSW Southern Highlands yesterday.
Fatal visit, unfortunately, but nobody knows quite why.
It was "retrieved" by a dog, but not obviously damaged. Handed over to WIRES, but subsequently died. Maybe shock? Or weather shock? Culture Shock (or lack of it) is also possible, as it was near Berrima, NSW.
Cheers
Denis
Hi Bronwen and Denis: Nest glowed green in shaft of sunlight when I first spotted it. Most attractive, and surprisingly large for relatively small bird. Dogs and Pittas not a happy mix.
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