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Mother and Child
daKing

Mother and Child (Podargus ocellatus)

This was the first year she nested in my backyard. She nested again in 2006 year, but the drought has killed the tree she nested in. I hope she will come somewhere close for the next season

Tawny Frogmouths are nocturnal birds. During the day, they perch on tree branches, often low down, camouflaged as part of the tree.

Tawny Frogmouths are often confused with owls, but are actually more closely related to the nightjars. Their feet are weak however, and lack the curved talons of owls.
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Habitat
rainforest woodland
Location
Gold Coast hinterland
Date taken
November 2005
Scientific name
Podargus ocellatus
Equipment used
nikon d50 300mm
madamcoolpix
Hmm... I can see some resemblance, no doubt they are mother and son! ;) Lovely family close-up, David, I love this picture!!! :t: :t: :t:
 
Adalia
Mum looks quite inscrutable!! A superb shot David :t::t:

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Cora.
 
Rose Fletcher
A beautiful family shot David! :clap: The comparison between the dignified adult and the cute baby is charming. :t:
 
julie61
Wow, A terrific capture David, I thought they were owls til I read your description o:):t:
 
Digiscoper321
Great shot of these weird looking birds,David. I can see the relation to our Nightjars. Thanks for showing. :t:
 
Broc
Great frontal shot! I've recently found a pair too but have yet to see them with their eyes open.
Cheers.
 

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