Malleefowl, Mallee
Goodness me! I saw 14 of these on Monday night after I got an email telling me that there had been sightings of 50+ Malleefowl feeding close to a road. This is very unusual. It was so bizarre seeing so many of an endangered species in such a small space and time.
I guess this is what they mean by locally common!
I was a bit early for them when I first drove to the spot and I started going a bit crazy - how far from the road are they? are all those Common Bronzewings actually mini Malleefowl?
A great sighting - you were very fortunate to see so many all together.
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Céline & Philippe
Nice bird and a great photo!
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Cool looking bird and great shot!
ReplyDeleteA terrific shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures - do you think that these birds were well developed chicks? The head has a "chick" look to it. But my experience of Malleefowl is limited to one bird for about 30 minutes!!
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Stewart M - Melbourne
What a fun find! I have never heard of these before but I do know the thrill of finding an unusual bird. I bet you are very pleased!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of a species I've never seen. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing! great photo!
ReplyDeleteI think it's wonderful you were actually able to see and photograph one. Often you might hear they are somewhere only to arrive and not see one.
ReplyDeleteNice capture!
That is amazing to see that number of an endangered bird -- how lucky for you (and for us) that you found them. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant record and gorgeous photo!
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