Booderee National Park, ACT, Australia (though on the coast, Jervis bay is actually part of the Australian Capital Territory).
These guys are endangered, and there are estimated to be only 2000 remaining - habitat loss and predation being the prime protagonists. They are relatively common at Booderee NP however, where recent fox baiting programs have resulted in a marked increase in their numbers, despite a very large bush fire going through much of their habitat there in recent years. Their favoured heath habitat has recovered, as have bristlebird numbers. They are quite furtive, but do call vociferously and often from a prominent perch, so a little patience can result in good views (and photo opportunities!).
This species is listed as Endangered - see the IUCN Red List info here www.iucnredlist.org/species/22704507/93972785 for more information.
Tags: Eastern Bristlebird Dasyornis brachypterus Booderee National Park NSW Australia Australian Birds Birds kookr
Port Campbell, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia.
This was the other target species for our trip to the Great Ocean Road (besides the Blue-winged Parrot in the preceding photo). Although we saw them at several places, these were even more difficult to photograph than the parrots! It was raining, windy and cold, and the little blighters were staying put. Apparently you can see them in the carparks of the various attractions along the Great Ocean Road, but only on days with nice weather, apparently! Anyway, this was my one and only record shot, but it is a Lifer for us, so not all is lost. It just means we have to go back there when the weather is better!
Tags: Rufous Bristlebird Dasyornis broadbenti Port Campbell Great Ocean Road Victoria Australia David Cook Wildlife Photography kookr Sony SLT-A77V Sony SAL-70400G © 2012 David Cook Wildlife Photography. All Rights Reserved.
Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay Territory, Australia.
These guys are endangered, and there are estimated to be only 2000 remaining - habitat loss and predation being the prime protagonists. They are relatively common at Booderee NP however, where recent fox baiting programs have resulted in a marked increase in their numbers, despite a very large bush fire going through much of their habitat there in recent years. Their favoured heath habitat has recovered, as have bristlebird numbers. They are quite furtive, but do call vociferously and often from a prominent perch, or in this case, a path, so a little patience can result in good views (and photo opportunities!).
This species is listed as Endangered - see the IUCN Red List info here www.iucnredlist.org/species/22704507/93972785 for more information.
Tags: Eastern Bristlebird Dasyornis brachypterus Booderee National Park Jervis Bay Territory Australia David Cook Wildlife Photography kookr Sony SLT-A77V Sony SAL-70400G © 2012 David Cook Wildlife Photography. All Rights Reserved.
Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay Territory, Australia.
These guys are endangered, and there are estimated to be only 2000 remaining - habitat loss and predation being the prime protagonists. They are relatively common at Booderee NP however, where recent fox baiting programs have resulted in a marked increase in their numbers, despite a very large bush fire going through much of their habitat there in recent years. Their favoured heath habitat has recovered, as have bristlebird numbers. They are quite furtive, but do call vociferously and often from a prominent perch, or in this case, a path, so a little patience can result in good views (and photo opportunities!).
This species is listed as Endangered - see the IUCN Red List info here www.iucnredlist.org/species/22704507/93972785 for more information.
Tags: Eastern Bristlebird Dasyornis brachypterus Booderee National Park Jervis Bay Territory Australia David Cook Wildlife Photography kookr Sony SLT-A77V Sony SAL-70400G © 2012 David Cook Wildlife Photography. All Rights Reserved.
Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay Territory, Australia.
These guys are endangered, and there are estimated to be only 2000 remaining - habitat loss and predation being the prime protagonists. They are relatively common at Booderee NP however, where recent fox baiting programs have resulted in a marked increase in their numbers, despite a very large bush fire going through much of their habitat there in recent years. Their favoured heath habitat has recovered, as have bristlebird numbers. They are quite furtive, but do call vociferously and often from a prominent perch, or in this case, a path, so a little patience can result in good views (and photo opportunities!).
This species is listed as Endangered - see the IUCN Red List info here www.iucnredlist.org/species/22704507/93972785 for more information.
Tags: Eastern Bristlebird Dasyornis brachypterus Booderee National Park Jervis Bay Territory Australia David Cook Wildlife Photography kookr Sony SLT-A77V Sony SAL-70400G © 2012 David Cook Wildlife Photography. All Rights Reserved.