If you are looking for a nice quiet place to spend time in the bush don't go here. On the other hand if you want to see Bell Miner, (commonly called Bellbirds), and hear their beautiful call, this is the place to be. This Feature Protection Area is between Brooloo and Imbil in the Mary Valley.
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Bell Miner (Manorina melanophrys)
This Video has the calls of Bell Miner, Eastern Whipbird and Australasian Figbird.
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the bell miners are very vocal; even when driving along somewhere you will always recognize the bell miner calls in the same location each time; windows up even. Enjoyed the little video too
ReplyDeleteVery lovely birds.
ReplyDeleteI hear what you mean Neil. Very tropical sounds indeed.
ReplyDeletethe upside-down one made me laugh out loud!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the birds.
ReplyDeleteRegards, Irma
That is a great place to visit and the birds came much closer to you than they ever did to me. I love the sounds on the video.
ReplyDeleteI like the way it hangs upside down. It thinks it's a gymnast.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful plce to me!
ReplyDeleteLove the upside down shot!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteNice post for WBW!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
Wow, amazing sounds! Great sighting and thanks for sharing your Bell Miner!
ReplyDeleteI think it's wonderful that a habitat has been set aside.
ReplyDeleteHe seems comfortable hanging upside down.
Wonderful post on the miner Neil.
I like peace and quiet, but, Oh, this isn't noise, it's music with a tropical beat. What funny birds.
ReplyDeleteCute upside down shot! I enjoyed the hearing the bird song!
ReplyDeleteIts a long time since I heard them last. Before Melbourne was covered by concrete, they used to sing in the valleys of the eastern suburbs.
ReplyDeletethank you for this reminder of what once was.
what a lovely sound they have. Loved it. Would have been nice to hear it for real. Great shots in harsh conditions. .)
ReplyDeleteNice shots! I love the upside down photo.
ReplyDeleteExotic sounds. It reminds me of Costa Rica.
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I could go there and experience these 'bells' myself. Wow.
ReplyDeleteFantastic post, photos, and video share.
The video was a great! Interesting birds - great series of photos. :)
ReplyDeleteHI Loved hearing the sounds of those 3 birds on the video. Brings back happy memories of Australia. Just found your site and look forward to seeing more. Margaret
ReplyDeleteNice shots and fascinating bird.
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