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Another Whistler
delia todd

Another Whistler (Pachycephala occidentalis)

This Western Whistler was a new bird, though he looks very similar to the Golden Whistler I'd seen in Queensland.

An on-going frustration trying to get a decent picture of him LOL I heard him virtually every day when we walked to the hide and other occasions when I went out specifically. But he was so terribly elusive.

Heard them in other places too.

I did get recordings, but have still not worked out how to get them off my phone.

So here's my record shot of this blighter.
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Habitat
Coastal scrub
Location
Little Grove, Albany, Western Australia
Date taken
6 November 2019
Scientific name
Pachycephala occidentalis
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900 Birdwatching mode
peterow
A wonderful record shot, and another one in the bag. Brilliant Delia, well done.
 
KC Foggin
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You did very well getting this lovely image in those conditions D. Gonna go google it's call. ;)

This is a species that is rarely seen in the Gallery so you did good girl!
 
B
clearly not whistling here with its mouth full, Delia, congratulations with this great lifer and record photo, many tfs!!!
 
KC Foggin
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A very high pitched whistle. It actually hurt my ears ;)
 

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