We know that the Powerful Owl has a varied diet but this is the first time we have photographed the owls with a flying fox, then two days later, a noisy miner.
Probably it is common elsewhere but a first time for this family. (At least the first we have seen)
Cheers,
Antonia
Lovely photos Antonia/Peter.
I've only seen one PO with a Grey-headed Flying Fox thus far, it was roosting in Knapsack Gully near Lapstone on a 37-degree January day. Have a record photo, but the whole owl was obscured by busy surrounds. Nice to see regardless. :)
Thanks for the info, Canonguy.
This is the new, young male catching these unusual animals.
Could it be inexperience, do you think?
A few night's ago, just after dark, one of the observers saw him ignore a small brushtail walking on an exposed branch
just below him, even though he had no food.
Cheers,
Antonia
Another great behaviour record and shots to show us Antonia.... I love it. Is there something wrong with then catching Flying Foxes? I mean, is it just that there are more meaty meals they could go for if they had the experience of a mature bird?
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Thanks, birdie.
I think it's great they catch flying foxes. Good to see something to control their numbers (and I love flying foxes...we have many photos of them)
From what we have seen, the number one snack for powerful owls is ringtails, then brushtails, followed by larger birds...cockies, magpies
lorikeets.
It seemed strage for the young male to try to entice the female out of her nest with something as miserable as a noisy miner(!)
Bit liked been invited out by suitor to go to the corner fish and chip shop.....
Cheers,
Antonia
Maybe it's revenge... "See sweetie! I shut the little bugger up for you!"