Saturday, December 24, 2011

Santa presents Little Bittern presence

Look what Santa brought me today in Tyto! Live Australian Little Bittern (Ixobrychus dubius) to play with. 


Just the present for a birding boy, though asking for its presence is a tall order.


And it didn't really want to play very much at all. But that'll do me. Thanks, Santa! And Merry Xmas faithful followers.
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7 comments:

  1. mickDecember 24, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    A very nice Christmas present indeed! And nice photos as per usual!
    All we've been brought down here is the remnants of a tropical cyclone which brought 5 inches of rain overnight and more today! It doesn't look like much Christmas cheer for tomorrow!

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  2. Denis WilsonDecember 24, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Well Tony,
    Santa must have thought you were "good" or else you are a good actor.
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    Enjoy the New Year.
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    Keep your head down in the next cyclone, if it comes your way.
    I suppose, given your location, you also need to keep your head up (out of water).
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    Best wishes.
    Denis

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  3. Tyto TonyDecember 24, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Hi Mick: Sorry about the rain, but let's hope that's all the cyclones deliver on us this season.

    Hi Denis: Acting well enough to trick Santa! He always knows who's been naughty and nice. I'll keep a sharp head on my shoulders and you keep up the lively recovery. Cheers.

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  4. SnailDecember 24, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Santa certainly picked out just the right present for you, Tony. I hope there are a few more under the Tyto tree. Merry Christmas!

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  5. AndyDecember 25, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Merry Christmas

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  6. Tyto TonyDecember 25, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    And a very fruitful festive season to you, Bronwyn.

    Gidday Andy: All the best for 2012. It's hitting 34C here by 10am these days, bit warmer, I guess, than your temps?

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  7. GouldiaeDecember 26, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    G'day Tony,
    Best wishes to you too. Thanks for all the GREAT reports through 2011 - love your work. You certainly reside in bird-central up there.
    Regards,
    Gouldiae.

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