While I was watching the adult riflebird performing near the cabin, I spotted a Lumholtz’s Tree-kangaroo in the large wattle (Acacia melanoxylon) nearby. Then it was the young male’s turn: “Hey you, I am talking to you!” Trying to get… Read moreRiflebirds and Tree-kangaroo
Just before dark yesterday, we had an unexpected visitor: a juvenile cassowary emerged from the the forest, near our veranda. It has probably walked along the creek in search of fallen fruits, mushrooms and, if it is lucky, the occasional… Read moreJuvenile Cassowary visiting
From 2017, we shall have a new cabin near Atherton: “ATHERTON TABLELANDS BIRDWATCHER’S CABIN”. The cabin has already been completed and has been approved by the local “building inspector” (a young female cassowary made an unexpected appearance): It is… Read moreANOTHER BIRDWATCHERS’ CABIN!