Eastern Spinebill strange(?) behaviour

["Paul T." <>]

At 08:41 AM 12/10/2008, you wrote:
> Dear Paul and
> All,
> I agree with Philip and Peter that the bird seems to be engaging in
> "sunning".
>  
> I saw an immature Eastern Spinebill doing the same thing in
> what looks like much the same spot at ANBG a couple of years ago (see
> below photo). I haven't noticed the behaviour since but maybe the bird I
> saw learned a new trick and now its all grown up but still doing the same
> thing!!!!!


Bruce,

Mine was observed at the bottom of the Sydney Basin, not far up from the
Eastern Boundary Road.  It was "under" a Pultenaea from
memory, i.e it overhangs the path there.

Thanks to all for their responses both private and public.  Nice to
know that it isn't something that everyone sees regularly and I had been
missing. <grin>

Cheers.

Paul T.
Canberra, Australia - USDA Zone Equivalent approx. 8/9

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