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Butcherbird on alert
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Butcherbird on alert (Cracticus torquatus)

Walking through the park, I saw this male butcherbird.
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Habitat
Parkland
Location
Fagan's park, Galston NSW
Date taken
7 August 2013
Scientific name
Cracticus torquatus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 700D canon lens 70-200mm f/7.1 ex 1/500 sec ISO 800
kerriebr
Nice spotting, Di! We have them in our garden this season. Rather dominant they like to chase other birds. But they are quite handsome.
 
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Thank you for your comments. Yes Kerrie we get a pair as we are part of their territory!
A couple of years ago they nested in the bush where from our upper balcony we cld safely photograph the nest . Building of it, with eggs, hatchlings, feathered & leaving the nest...just beautiful.The butcherbirds are chased by the Currawongs which are far more aggressive.
 

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