I found this little fellow hiding in a bottlebrush. I'm fairly sure he's a fledgling Owlet Nightjar. I was able to pick him up and have a good look at him and put him back without any trouble. In the past I have had to stop the vehicle so as to not run over these birds and actualy get out and physically remove them from the road. It's a wonder there is any of them left.
And this is possibly it's Mum or Dad.
Ray
now THAT is cute...yeah i think they are owlets...is that nesting box in ur backyard??
don't forget to have a hoot!
Hey Ray, that is a lucky find.... they may be common for you but I have never seen one... well done!
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Thanks. Yes Owlbaby it is along with a few others. Ray
Wonderful to see your nest boxes being put to such good use
Great shots Ray, we have never seen them either. Thanks for posting
Just gorgeous! They are such incredible looking birds - and so unusual to see them.