The story behind the photos. These photos were taken today on the track
leading to Booroomba Rocks car park. I went looking for the spotted quail thrush
which I failed to find, too many people. Driving on the way back, this Painted
Button-quail was walking across the road. I believe it is a female, but let me
know what you think. I was expecting her to fly off, but instead she continued
to forage along the road up to and along side the car while I’m trying to get my
camera from the back seat and get photos of a bird that I have never seen
before. She then looked up as if to ask what I was doing, she was actually too
close to take photos, then casually turned back the way she came and back into
the wooded area. It made for a very interesting morning.
Roger williams