Cairns 28/8 - 30/8

["Simon Blanchflower" <>]

Just another clarification on the tail shape - I think the more relevant 
point, which I don't think I made too well was the actual spacing of the 
tail feathers down the length of the tail (rather than the tip) viewed from 
below. This looked different to me as Leadens are more closely "bunched" 
towards the tip and on this bird they appeared more spaced out. This gives 
the impression of gradual increases in feather length rather than all 
feathers ending close to tip. This gives the undertail a feather length 
pattern perhaps even cuckoo-like. Sorry if this doesn't sound too clear, but 
the undertail pattern was something I thought was important. Its true that 
moult stage could have influenced this feature, but feathers looked in good 
condition and reasonabley symetrical.
I'm going to be in Darwin in a couple of weeks, so i'll see if I can get 
some photos of BB Flycatchers for future reference.
Cheers Simon,