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Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

Extraordinary birds, Tawny Frogmouths; difficult enough to spot at the best of times, the moment they spot you, ever so slowly, they assume a vertical posture to merge quite magnificently with their surroundings..
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Habitat
Suburban Bushland
Location
Perth Western Australia
Date taken
mid-August 04
Scientific name
Podargus strigoides
Equipment used
EOS 1 500 f4 Velvia 50
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Characterboats
Amazing! It takes a while to realise that there are TWO of them in the pic!

Well done.

Ian
www.wildaboutkent.co.uk
 
viator
Knowing how difficult they are to spot, amazed that you managed to get such a perfect shot of two of them!
 
TexasFlyway
If the overriding criteria is camouflage, then this is the winner. It doesn't get better than this! Amazing shot.
 

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