Larry's Gallery: Tawny Frogmouth (1/9)

CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Podargidae

Podargus strigoides

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Ferny Hills, QLD (Nov, 2009)

The nest is on a low branch overhanging a footpath. The parent bird is keeping a wary eye on the photographer.

In turn the photographer is keeping a wary eye on the traffic as he stands in the middle of the roadway with his tripod and camera.

Chick and parent

Chicks on nest

Chick and Parent

Tawny Frogmouth on nest with chick

Male adult with two chicks

Tawny Frogmouth