The Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is a reasonably common bird - but it's one that is often hard to find because of its wonderful camouflage. This bird will also pose in a 'head up' position, in which it looks remarkably like a branch.
We found these birds in out local area - unfortunately in a park that is about to be heavily altered to make way for a better railway station in our area. The tree in which the birds are nesting is going to be removed at some time, but for the moment at least the birds are being left alone.
I visited these birds a number of times over the weekend in the hope that the young bird would be showing well, he it never really did. It was always tucked into its parent.
These birds are often misidentified as owls, but they are more closely related to Nightjars.
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Thank You S!
ReplyDeleteWow!! I think I finally figured it out in the next to last picture..So well hidden..don't know how you found them..Great pics!!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteThey are a delight and once seen with the naked eye, never forgotten! YAM xx
Hello Stewart,:=) What an amazing bird! It is so well camouflaged on the tree, and does look a little like an owl. I think I can just see junior in the forth picture. Thank you. Stewart I need help with IDs please can you oblige me.
ReplyDeleteThese birds amuse me they remind me of little old men!!!I am hoping to catch up with blogs soon but my days just seem to be filled!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a curious looking bird. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a remarkable adaptation to remain invisible when in plain sight!
ReplyDeleteNot the prettiest bird but it has a great name!
ReplyDeleteThis just goes to reinforce the fact that Australia has such a unique avifauna and it is only right that this Canadian should be able to experience it again. So - behind us COVID - leave us alone. We need to be free to travel again.....and soon!
ReplyDeleteHoly MOOSEPOOPS, Stewart...I never would have seen him...never!!...jp
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Stewart. It's like a little owl.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting. I've never seen anything like it!
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