Streeters Jetty this time where there is a mix of mangrove species and a mix of bird species as well.
I was glad to see this guy because he (or she) has been eluding me for a while. She (or he) played hide and seek with me for a while but believe it or not this photo is diagnostic. Given the habitat and given that we’re in Broome the pale iris means that this little brown bird is a Dusky Gerygone.
It’s only found in dense mangrove along the coast of Western Australia from Shark Bay to a little north of Derby. An endemic – every twitcher needs one. The game of hide and seek did come to an end and I also came on a small flock that were less shy.
There were other good things about …
As always, clicking on the galleries will improve the experience.
Up until now I’ve mostly viewed the mangroves as a place to find the birds that inhabit them but they are interesting in themselves. The bible is Australia’s Mangroves by Norm Dukes but it’s out of print and my efforts to find a copy have not met with success. If anybody out there can spare one please let me know in the comments. Cheers.
bobmcgee 