I heard from a friend that there were nesting Tawny Frogmouths at the old Elsternwick Golf Course, now formerly called Elsternwick Park North (and wetlands). I spent some time looking for the nest with no luck. But I did find one of the pair roosting nearby. He was very relaxed and wasn’t by bothered by me at all. He did open his eyes and watch me for a minute while I stumbled around a bit trying to get a clearer shot below him. As it was dusk the sun was right in the worst possible position. These are one of my favourite birds, nocturnal, unafraid, and sit still for a photography to go nuts. They are also invisible to most eyes unless you are looking for the grey coloured lump in a tree that does not quite belong.
Tawny Frogmouth, Elsternwick Park North, Elsternwick, Vic
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Beautiful clear shots Malt, what a great opportunity Malt! The second shot seems to reveal a female in dark morph by the tawny shoulder markings if it is race strigoides, which the same race we see here. Have a great weekend!
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Thanks Ashley, It would interesting if it was female , then that means the male was sitting on the nest with the chicks. Love this species, fascinating.
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