In a tree above my tent
A tawny frogmouth. At midnight, while camping, strange noises woke me. I shone a torch high up a tree above my tent, saw this bird, and photographed it. It is not an owl. Why? Unlike owls they don't have curved talons on their feet; in fact, their feet are small, and they're said to walk like a gout-ridden man! Their species name, strigoides, means owl-like. They're nocturnal and carnivorous, but Tawny Frogmouths aren't owls – they're more closely related to Nightjars.
They are beautiful creatures!
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Taken on Friday June 16, 2017
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Posted on Sunday May 2, 2021
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Malik Raoulda said:
Bon dimanche.
David G Johnson said:
Cheers'...... from Dj.
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Peter_Private_Box said:
A very nice picture, which I like very much!
You did so well to capture it in the dark. He must have been so friendly not to fly away!!
Best Wishes, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter
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