The pair of Dollarbirds haunting the corner of Penrose and Quarry Roads now have chicks. Close to 9pm last Wednesday evening, I watched one bird, presumably the male, fly to his nest hollow. On entering the hollow, there was a rapturous clamor from chicks. I'm guessing the female is with her young inside the tree, as I've only seen one bird perched on power lines and hawking above paddocks over the last few days.
LJ, December 19 2010
I'm amazed how these birds migrate from new guinea down into southern Oz. These are the most beautiful birds i have seen. Sunburnt neck out!
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