The new
kids on the block at HoneyDale, is a pair of Tawny Frogmouths. More frogmouths
will be with us soon, as these pair have nested.
During
the day, the male bird sits on the nest, whilst the female roosts nearby on a
sheltered branch. At night both birds share the sitting. The nest is a loose
platform of sticks, perched in the fork of an old gum tree.
These birds
have amazing camouflage, remaining motionless and appearing to be part of the
tree. At a hint of disturbance they freeze, compact their plumage, close their
eyes and look just like a broken branch.
Frogmouths are active at night, mainly just after dusk and before dawn. Gliding dives from their perch, they prey on nocturnal insects and spiders.
These
birds will be regular visitors to HoneyDale, as Frogmouths pair permanently,
returning to the same tree or area to nest each year.
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