Tawny Frogmouth Trio

[kathiemt]

My neighbour texted me this morning to say these birds were on their property. The frogmouth is a different species to that of owls, although people tend to confuse them with owls.

The first image was taken with a 70-300mm lens and the next with a 200-500mm. The third was taken much closer to where the birds were situated with the 200-500mm. Selby, Vic.

[Isac]

Wonderful photos Kathie. They have faces that only a mother could love, but they do hold a certain fascination for us birders.

[wigz]

Very nice Kathie. They are fascinating birds. You can usually walk right up to them; perhaps they think their camouflage makes them invisible.

[kathiemt]

Would have been nice to walk right up to them but they're high up in a tree on a steep block so the third shot was probably the best angle I could get.

[seaslug]

Cute little fellows. Good catch!

[Phoenix]

Oh how exciting! So gorgeous.
Would love to swap my neighbours for your neighbours.

[kathiemt]

Oh how exciting! So gorgeous.
Would love to swap my neighbours for your neighbours.

lol, yes all my neighbours know I'm bird mad and let me know if there is something around I should see - with camera in hand :-)

[eaglem]

Haven't seen these birds around in a long time..........good captures.

[HansE]

Must be at least 25 years since I saw one of these in the bush. I am sure There would have been a lot more if I had known where to look.
You are getting the evil eye in the third photo.
Nice.

[avkomp]

fortunate to encounter this family. even better that they are more or less out in the open. the last few I seen havent offered a shot.