Went to Daisy Hill National Park on Brisbanes southern outskirts
today. A pair of Square-tailed Kites are nesting in a tall gum near
the Koala Centre, with at least one fledgling seen on the nest. One
of the adult birds was on a branch beside the nest and was constantly
harrassed by a magpie and a currawong.
A Tawny Frogmouth with two fluffy chicks is also in a tree nearby.
I also observed some unusual behaviour of Noisy Miners. It was a very
hot afternoon and I watched three Noisy Miners all "prostrate' on the
gravel. One would almost think they were injured as they all lay out
flat - one in particular for some time and allowed me to get very
close before he flew. I did see some others taking a dust bath at a
different spot, but this behaviour appeared different as they lay
quite still and were not in dust or dirt. Any thought on why they may
do this - it almost appeared they were sun baking!
regards
David Taylor
Brisbane
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