Motherhood (Tawny Frogmouth and chick)

[Paddy]

Some of the recent photos I've seen of Tawny Frogmouths with young have provoked serious photo envy in me. At last my longing to catch such a scene has been fulfilled with a nesting mum in a River Red Gum at the bike path near my office in Kangaroo Flat. I am well pleased. I hope to follow the progress of this family for a bit.

Canon 500D with EF 100-400mm zoom lens

[jjjnettie]

:D Cuteness overload with that little chicky babe.

[astroron]

'Hear's looking at you kid'
Nice couple of pics there Paddy:)
Will follow their progress with you:D
Cheers:thumbsup:

[adman]

I love that first one - the way she is looking at you says 'take one more step closer with that camera and see what happens!'

[keni]

These are great paddy.
For a few years we had a pair of Froggies that nested in the next door neighbour's tree.
I have about a gazillion photos of them and their young.
You're right too following their progress is just fantastic.
Looking forward to more photos soon.

Ken.

[Octane]

They're such awesome birds.

I patted/stroked the ones at Featherdale Farm on the head. So tame.

Fabulous images, Paddy. I'd be proud if they were my pictures. Look forward to see you track their progress.

How rewarding!

H

[bloodhound31]

Beaut shots Paddy! You are on a winner with the 100-400L. What an amazing lens!

Lucky too, I haven't seen a frogmouth in years. Last one was pretending to be a broken-off branch...but on the windscreen pillar of my car in the driveway....

Nice work mate.

Baz.

[Ric]

Great images Paddy

That little chick is a classic, looks like a ball of fluff.

[Derek Klepp]

Thanks for the pic Paddy we used to have one as a pet brings back lots of memories
Derek

[Paddy]

Thanks everyone.



What an amazing story Baz. That would have been great, and perhaps a little sad, to see.

[spearo]

Beautiful
That chick is almost surreal like a puff of fluffiness...
great capture there
frank

[bloodhound31]

Yes, sad at it's vulnerability, trying to be invisible on a glass and steel human machine, but I felt very privileged all the same.

Funnily enough, I have just been told where I might find a nest with a Frogmouth in it. I will head out there on Tuesday on my way back to the dingoes and see if I can get it.

Thanks for this great post and photos! I had forgotten all about frogmouths and now you have given me inspiration to find some!

Cheers and blessings!

Baz.

[Paddy]

Thanks Frank. Good luck with the mission Baz, I look forward to the results.

[keni]

I had to have another look.
I love how basic their nests are too.
Just some twigs,sticks and leaves stuck on a big branch.
I hope you can follow their progress for awhile yet.

Cheers,
Ken.