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| Subject: | Frogmouth dramas |
| From: | Martin Butterfield <> |
| Date: | Sun, 25 Nov 2018 06:24:35 +0000 |
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A strong squall came through this afternoon and blew one of the chicks from its very exposed roost on to the ground. It was able to launch itself back into the air - I think quite a feat
for a bird only 4 days out of the nest - and made it to a small Acacia (about 10m from the roost). It was about 1.5m off the ground so I thought quite safe. The male adult was calling to it and after a few minutes took off to another large Acacia dealbata
( a bit further from the roost). The second chick then joined the adult.
About 40 minutes later the three of them were all together again in the large Acacia. The chicks were well snuggled under the adult - it seemed rather like a joey seeking shelter in Mum's
pouch.
Martin Butterfield
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