Bush Stone Curlews

[finchbreeder]

Sorry to hear that. But at least it is not a situation of something you were really hanging out to breed.
LML

[desertbirds]

Until recently I was of the impression that Stone Curlews were quite rare.
Following a recent holiday slightly north of Cairns I now realise that in that area it is not the case.
They were both very common and very noisy.Interesting bird though.

They are going OK in some areas but their range has been hugely diminished.

[casehulsebosch]

I was surprised to see them smack in the middle of the busy campsite at Edith Falls in July, surrounded by campers and motorhomes.

Cheers, Case, Tauranga, New ZEaland.

[tonytoast]

See a few of them every now and then around Seaworld carpark (on the Gold Coast)...not sure if they have chosen Seaworld as their home or are taking the kids out for the day to see the dolphins...Toast

[Tintola]

They love car parks and camping grounds because of the lights at night, which attract all the moths and bugs, an easy meal.

[casehulsebosch]

Thanks. One keeps learning.

Cheers, Case, Tauranga, New Zealand.

[arthur]

These birds can become very tolerant of humans

A few years ago on a day trip to one of the Whitsunday Islands a couple of them were stationed in the seating area in the indoor/ outdoor cafeteria, moving between people, under and around tables

They had obviously worked out that it was a good spot for an easy and regular food supply