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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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It feels good to start a post with some truly attractive birds – such as two species of broadbills. Strangely, there do not seem to be many papers on this species. In one paper , you can find fascinating sentences such as “The new species is most similar to D.

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Langi Crossing birding part two

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Following on from last week’s post about Langi Crossing and some of the larger birds species that you can expect to find I will now let you know of some of the smaller species you may encounter along the Fitzroy River at this location. Zebra Finch and Double-barred Finch drinking and bathing.

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Great Tit Telomeres, Baby Talk, Brainy Birds

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In this study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a group of juvenile zebra finches was allowed to interact with an adult. Adult zebra finches change their vocalizations when singing to juveniles. Another group simply heard adult songs played through a speaker.

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Geikie Gorge

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The road towards Geikie Gorge from Fitzroy Crossing is also worth taking slowly because there are some good species to be observed. There were small groups of Double-barred Finches, Zebra Finch and also Crimson Finches. I photographed one to show the brightness displayed, but for a better look at this species you can look here.

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My Top 12 Wildlife Watching Moments

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I remember, several times while motionlessly surveying birds, I found myself being investigated by Striped Field Mice , who would dare to come to sniff me. I already have a history of searches for this species. Today is the United Nations World Wildlife Day, a time to celebrate and raise awareness of the living world around us.

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Cleaverville Beach

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We were soon aware of s small group of Zebra Finch in the tree and although we have seen them drink from the sea in the past we thought some fresh water would be much appreciated! After encountering literally thousands of Budgerigars flocking to water only a few days before the least we could do was give the Zebra Finch some fresh water.

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Camping by the Fitzroy River

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There is a good mix of bird species both large and small. Goanna investigating the drop-off. Our walk downstream added a few more bird species including Zebra Finch , Purple-backed Fairywrens , Rufous Songlarks , Black-breasted Buzzard , Black Falcon and Common Greenshank. Freshwater crocodile.

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