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desertbirds
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Chris Watson is a local birdo and has given me permission to use a few pics- yes i did ask. Google the guy and follow local birding info if your heading this way.What is that Crested Pigeon ?
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Jayburd
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Nice shots - although I'm baffled as to why he's trying to take the bowerbird out of the bird bag head first - not a good idea (partly for the reasons illustrated in the same photo)
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desertbirds
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My little bit to with BB`s here Jayburd would suggest they are smart .. Really smart. Pics dont always tell the full story, just a moment.
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How do u get contact with bower birds to begin with. :innocent: .nice pics by the way
The early worm escapes the bird
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Nice :thumbup: :clap:
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desertbirds
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stephstar wrote:How do u get contact with bower birds to begin with. :innocent: .nice pics by the way
Im guessing get involved with every conservation/banding/bird monitoring effort going around. :thumbup:
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desertbirds wrote:
stephstar wrote:How do u get contact with bower birds to begin with. :innocent: .nice pics by the way
Im guessing get involved with every conservation/banding/bird monitoring effort going around. :thumbup:
Yep, or become a wildlife carer, that sort of thing.
Hoping to band some Satin Bowerbirds this coming October :thumbup:
Julian

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wagga
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Jayburd I have just spotted the local dog biscuit thief in action. The female Satin Bowerbird steals the dogs biscuits located at the back door whilst the male stands guard on the back fence.
Life in Port Macquarie is the ultimate Aussie sea change lifestyle.
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Good to know that chivalry isn't dead :thumbup:
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