I got a terrible stiff neck trying to coax this catbird down from the top of the trees and into my garden last night. trying to use flash .... very shifty bird, was curious but wouldn't stay still for a moment!
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a very shy /noisy bird
Yep George..... sure is nothing shy about them at 4.30am I can tell you!!! In the evenings though, they are using the tsk tsk call and are much shier. I got it to come towards me by making kissing sounds (till my mouth got so dry I couldn't make any more!!!!)
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Love the first shot. You probably get more opportunities than most to watch and photograph these lovely birds. THey are such a pretty green
Hey, you did the best you possibly could Adrienne. :) A real skulker of a bird. :(
Just had a thought. Set-up a perch in a semi-quiet area and leave some fruit pieces. Soon they get the idea. Though I cannot guarantee any results. :) Worth a try?
Yes I have thought of that, but I would have to hang it as there are a few cats (including my own) that use the top of the fence as a pathway.n Also there is a pair of figbirds that roost in the tree beside this and they would snatch it first probably, but yes Akos, it is definitely worth a try. I can't complain as it is hardly difficult birdwatching to go to the back corner of your garden and hang over a 6ft fence is it? I should just leave a container of mozzie stuff out there and a ladder and I would be set.
One thing I must do is invest in some camo clothes as I must stand out like the proverbial in my white shirts amongst all that greenery :') LOL
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Interesting bird, nice colour, I haven't seen one of those around here.
Jeanne
Brisbane QLD
I have 2 families of catbirds in my backyard, yesterday we watched mum feeding 2 new chicks.
I have now seen / watched 26 different species of birds, as I live in port macquarie with my backyard backing onto a small creek and coastal rainforest..
last week we had a regent bower bird at our birdbath.. awesome site, right in the middle of town.
I will now start trying to photograph my amazing backyard;
regards
Gaz
Port Macquarie
Welcome Gaz.... hthat is so great to meet someone else that shares the joy that catbirds bring :')
They are so neat aren't they? You are very lucky to have babies... I know ours breed but I can't seem to ever get a look at any that are really young. I do hear a raspy hissing sound at dusk that I thought may have been a young one wanting food but am not sure.
I'll look forward to your photos that's for sure
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Woohoo we have two babies .... what a delight to see :)
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Congratulations!!!! I love catbirds, I think it amazing the sound they make and I love their colour. I have only seen them once at Sea Acres in Port Macquarie.
Hey Wanda I posted the pics just after you posted
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Wanda
I live a stones throw from Sea Acres. my house backs onto the coastal rainforest behind Shelly Beach shop. "my' Catbird is becoming much gamer these days, comes in, eats my dogs food and drinks from the birdbath..
Oh, wow you are so lucky! I think catbirds are really great how they can mimic a cat. Ha ha cute that they are getting gamer and eating the dog food.