Well, my rainforest walks and recordings were well rewarded today when I switched to a new location in the forest and after walking right through it and getting disappointed that I could hear stuff but not see it..... I walked into a glad nearly back at the start of the circuit and startled a whip bird at close range ( didn't get a photo as you only get the one chance with them) then I heard the Golden Whistler's call at close range. As I sat in the forest for the next 30-40 minutes I was enchanted by the sounds of the whip birds calling close by and by this little fellow flitting all around me and singing his heart out which I think was a distraction to give his mate time to get to her nest and protect it.
The lady in question turned up and he went into full swing as she disappeared with a beak full of something
I was so happy to enjoy his company for all that time... what a sweet little bird and a beautiful song.
Great stuff Birdie. I love the song, habits and look of these beautiful birds. You can't get enough of them I say!
Oxalis is not my friend
Forgot to post this one
Sunshine Coast Queensland
And this delightful fellow just popped in to make sure his mate the GW was OK
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Great shots Birdie. We hear the whistlers a fair bit but they are often difficult to spot!
Great pic's birdie.
Could watch and listen to them all day.
Sounds like a wonderful place you get to walk around.
Hope you can catch up with that Whip bird next time. May be try a different colored shirt. Lol
Not such a funny thing to say actually... I am seriously thinking of getting some birding gear, as unlike my prey I can't just turn my back and disappear into the foliage !! LOL
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Great shots birdie; it is a really beautiful little bird. I got a brown shirt and a khaki hat but they still saw me. Being still for a long time is the answer, I think
Hi guys , for anyone who is interested in hearing this delightful call, I have made a short clip and posted it to you tube..the pics are not good quality but it is the best I can get on there. The recording does not do it justice like it does on my home computer but at least it is recognisable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOfp7J8RO10
cheers
Birdie
Sunshine Coast Queensland