Malurus cyaneus

2 Superb Fairywren at Killara, VIC

Malurus cyaneus at Killara, VIC - 17 Sep 2023
Malurus cyaneus at Killara, VIC - 17 Sep 2023
Malurus cyaneus at Killara, VIC - 17 Sep 2023
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Malurus cyaneus 18 Sep 2023 Darcy
Malurus cyaneus 18 Sep 2023 CarbonAI
Malurus cyaneus 18 Sep 2023 KylieWaldon

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I've seen some weird things in the wild, but this one takes the biscuit. This male fairywren was in the shrubbery with others. Then he swooped down to the ground in a buttercup patch. He came out with this bright yellow buttercup petal and took off with it. To impress the ladies or line the nest? Never seen this behaviour before. A bit bowerbird like!

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  • 17 Sep 2023 09:17 AM Recorded on
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