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Yellow-billed Spoonbills breeding

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One bird species that we occasionally observe around Broome is the Yellow-billed Spoonbill, but we had not seen one for a few years until recently. The river level is low this time of year and the bird-life was very good. We soon observed several bird species and then a Yellow-billed Spoonbill flew overhead.

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Pied Butcherbird family

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We have been observing the Tawny Frogmouth family again during the week at the same park in Broome. The juvenile birds are growing fast and less interested in people in the park. There are also two Pied Butcherbird families in the park and they are also growing fast. The header photo is of an adult Pied Butcherbird.

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Breeding Crested Pigeons in Broome

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Considering Broome often experiences cyclones and strong winds it does make sense for the birds to build a more substantial nest to survive the extreme weather. The Crested Pigeon family remained in the tree away from danger for quite some time with both parents present.

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Pied Oystercatchers breeding in Roebuck Bay

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Roebuck Bay is a well-known location for bird-watching around Broome. At the farthest point of Roebuck Bay to the south there is often a flock of Pied Oystercatchers that number several hundred birds. In recent years there have been Pied Oystercatchers attempting to breed along the shores of Roebuck Bay.

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Tawny Frogmouths breeding again

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The Tawny Frogmouths had bred once again and they had a young bird with them in the Poinciana tree that they like to use in Cygnet Park. I didn’t hang around, but took a few photos to capture the Tawny Frogmouth family that has once again bred close to home. Tawny Frogmouth family. Tawny Frogmouth with an odd right eye.

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Mistletoebird family

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Here are some of the photos that I have taken over recent days of the Mistletoebird family. We are really enjoying the experience of observing another bird species that is black, white and red breed in our local patch. Male Mistletoebird and nest. Female Mistletoebird and nest. Female Mistletoebird feeding the two chicks.

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Pied Oystercatcher breeding season is here again!

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This pair of birds, which we presume to be the exact same pair, has been laying eggs in this area since 2008. The eggs hatched out around 20th June after 28 days of incubation and the Pied Oystercatcher family were soon on the move. This moves the family closer to a reef that gets exposed on low tides and better feeding opportunities.

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