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TAWNY FROGMOUTH That branch just moved? It may very well be a Tawny Frogmouth alarmed by your presence and therefore sitting in a static posture, looking just like an old branch stub.
They can be very hard to spot, unless they have young, in which case the young birds have not quite learned the pose. The natural quriosity just gets the better of them, and they have to have a look at who is watching. These
birds often come into care, following being hit by cars.
Unfortunatly it is commonly believed "the bird will fly off at the last minute", when it comes to Tawny Frogmouths, they may try, but in most instances they are not able to, it is a heavy bird, and very slow to take off.
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©Wildlife Mountain 2000 - 2010
We would also like to acknowledge the amazing support and help we have had from the Lismore Vet Clinic who have been an invaluable support to both us and the native wildlife of this region.
Webmaster Susanne Ulyatt
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