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After being attacked by Noisy Miner
lchxian

After being attacked by Noisy Miner

I think this is a Spotted Turtle Dove, after being attacked by a group of up to 10 noisy miners. If I did not step in to fend away the noisy miner, I am sure this dove will be dead. He flew off into the bush as I tried to take it to the vet.

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Date taken
27/4/08
Equipment used
Canon 350D, 100-400L
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These guys seem to get it from all sorts. I've encountered them injured by others often, and even attacked by Rainbow Lorikeets. Nice record and maybe it'll fight another day.
 
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Noisy miners show no mercy in clearing their chosen territory, hopefully it learned the lesson and won't stray there again.
 

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