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
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!
This morning, while watching Musky Rat-Kangaroos in our garden, we heard Sulphur-crested Cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) screeching quite differently from their normal calls. We discovered a group of 5 birds in the large Kuranda Quandong tree behind our house, harassing a… Read moreSulphur-crested Cockatoos attacking Lace Monitor
“Our” cassowary made an appearance, with his 3 two-month-old chicks, one week ago. The chicks are inquisitive, yet still keep very close to dad. They all look very healthy and well fed. Quite a few trees are fruiting; several species… Read moreNew Cassowary Chicks, December 2012