The things you find ...

The things you pick up at the local RSL Club!

This morning, on the footpath outside the Dubbo RSL was a small dead bird.  Nothing spectacular about that and from a distance it was passed off as an unlucky sparrow.  However, on closer inspection it turned out to be a male Red-chested Button-quail.  It had obviously struck the only window on that side of the building during the night (button-quail tend to move at night and are often attracted to light).

In absolutely perfect condition, it has been appropriately labelled and installed in the freezer awaiting transportation to a museum.

It is only in the hand that you really appreciate just how small these birds are, particularly when you are used to seeing the relatively big and boofy Painted Button-quail.

Cheers

David Geering
Regent Honeyeater Recovery Coordinator
Department of Environment & Conservation
P.O. Box 2111
Dubbo  NSW  2830
Ph: 02 6883 5335 or Freecall 1800 621 056
Fax: 02 6884 9382



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