sandeyeBaby black-faced cuckoo-shrike & radio show
November 30th 2007 17:40
Last week, I saw a strange pale gray bird sitting in the Poinsettia tree, upon a dead branch, near some turtle doves. I was not quite sure what it was, as it was not close enough to see. It made an almost continuous sound, though and was so fluffed that I realized it was a youngster.
A few days ago, I saw it clearer as it hopped about the carport roof. It was a baby black-faced cuckoo-shrike. Once again, it was highly audible and seemed to be parentless. It was alone for at least two hours, hopping about, calling, watching other birds and then me when I went slowly closer.
It did not fly away, so I was able to take a few photos whilst it stared down at me, as if interested. I was a little concerned about why it had left alone for so long, but when I went back to check after about three hours, it had gone away. Since then, it has not been back, though I have seen some adult cuckoo-shrike hanging around for a short time, so I assume it is safely reunited with family, or now old enough to live alone.
You may be interested to know that one of my books will be featured on the Da Lamont Carey Show this Monday night - 9pm EST.
QUOTE: "Monday Mz. B's Corner - "Our Australian Feathered Friends". Yes, this is Mz.B's baby. We do the book reviews here. This has been a real treat. We have had some really good authors send in their books. So if you have a book out send an electronic copy of it to Mz. B at www.biancavbrown@yahoo.com or if you know someone who has a book out!"
(I think this link should get you through to the show… Really Long Link
A few days ago, I saw it clearer as it hopped about the carport roof. It was a baby black-faced cuckoo-shrike. Once again, it was highly audible and seemed to be parentless. It was alone for at least two hours, hopping about, calling, watching other birds and then me when I went slowly closer.
It did not fly away, so I was able to take a few photos whilst it stared down at me, as if interested. I was a little concerned about why it had left alone for so long, but when I went back to check after about three hours, it had gone away. Since then, it has not been back, though I have seen some adult cuckoo-shrike hanging around for a short time, so I assume it is safely reunited with family, or now old enough to live alone.
QUOTE: "Monday Mz. B's Corner - "Our Australian Feathered Friends". Yes, this is Mz.B's baby. We do the book reviews here. This has been a real treat. We have had some really good authors send in their books. So if you have a book out send an electronic copy of it to Mz. B at www.biancavbrown@yahoo.com or if you know someone who has a book out!"
(I think this link should get you through to the show… Really Long Link
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