Tawny Frogmouth & Baby Chick ~     by happysnaps

Tawny Frogmouth & Baby Chick ~

First time I have seen a Tawny Frogmouth in the
wild.
Only ever in a sanctuary & never with a baby
chick.
Wow. These are gorgeous. Are they a type of Owl?
January 2nd, 2021  
What an unusual bird - so exciting to get a picture!
January 2nd, 2021  
How neat that you got to see them!
January 2nd, 2021  
Very unusual!
January 2nd, 2021  
wow, that's cool!
January 3rd, 2021  
Really interesting birds. Nice spotting.
January 3rd, 2021  
Oh well spotted, they aren't easy to see.
January 3rd, 2021  
What a fabulous find, well spotted.
January 3rd, 2021  
Great capture
January 3rd, 2021  
Wow. Great find and capture.
January 3rd, 2021  
oh how lucky you are to see this!
January 3rd, 2021  
Terrific :)
January 3rd, 2021  
This is amazing! It must have escaped from a collection because they’re definitely not native. Well spotted and captured.
January 3rd, 2021  
New to me.
January 3rd, 2021  
Well spotted
January 3rd, 2021  
@phil_sandford Thanks heaps Phil.. The tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is a species of frogmouth native to the Australian mainland and Tasmania. With their nocturnal habit and owl-like appearance, 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. They have a bright yellow eye and very large ‘frog-like’ bill with whiskers. A master of camouflage, usually its shaggy plumage blends in with the rough bark when roosting. They eat insects, worms, tiny frogs & birds.

January 3rd, 2021  
@happysnaps Thank you Valerie.
January 3rd, 2021  
@jamibann @sunnygreenwood @koalagardens @sdutoit @mave @susiemc @gilbertwood @bkbinthecity @ludwigsdiana @onewing @shutterbug49 @carole_sandford @kchuk @phil_sandford @maggiemae Thank you each one for your thoughtful/great comments & Favs.....I was so thrilled to actually "see" these beauties in their natural habitat. 😊
January 3rd, 2021  
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