Birds in a Townsville garden in April (part 1)
White-gaped honeyeater helping himself to a few chillies
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Great Bowerbird.
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Wait a mo.. that’s not a bird….Birdwing butterfly
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Sacred Kingfisher, often down the back of the garden but pretty much unapproachable, this guy sat near the deck for a few moments then took off ‘down the back’.
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Tawny Frogmouth. A visit to our back deck allowed some nice close pictures.
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Great collection of birds as always and I'm glad you sneaked in the butterfly - it is gorgeous
As usual.... a stunning selection of shots...... love the birdwing butterfly......very pretty.
I am very much looking forward to part 2 LOL
Thanks for posting these fabulous shots Ed , it always gives me inspiration to keep trying harder :)
Sunshine Coast Queensland
again ripper shots ed. they are always impressive from you. great garden you must have.
Cheers, Owen.
I'd love a white-gaped to visit my garden.... Brilliant shots, ed.
Cheers,
George
Melbourne, VIC