A pair of Sacred kingfisher have been hanging around the lake over summer. A fellow birder (thanks Trevor) had shown me where they had nested in previous years and they seemed to be hanging around the exact same nesting hollow.
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Sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus)
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, 2 Feb 2012 |
When wandering around the lake yesterday I passed said nesting hollow and heard the sound of young birds. With much anticipation I found myself a "perch" at a respectable distance and waited. I must confess to being disappointed when this fellow stuck his head out!
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| Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) |
I never saw the kingfishers actually enter any nesting hollow but I have just read that some astute observers reported nesting and young birds at the lake in November.
That makes me feel better!
A few other locals follow. I don't see Black-faced cuckoo-shrike frequently at the lake so I enjoyed seeing this bird yesterday.
enjoyed each of your birding photographs + one, seemingly belladonna lilies. Shame you missed out on the Sacred Kingfishers but nice photo you have here still.
ReplyDeleteDisappointment??
ReplyDeleteI looked carefully at you photos and I really can't see why!! :)
It's a great range of photos and naturally, my favourite is... the Lorikeet!
Your blog's background is very bright and attractive!
Well done, Pete!