Thursday 25 February 2016

H is for Heat: a Collared Sparrowhawk comes for a drink in the garden



A remarkable birding moment in Inel and Guy's garden here in Cowra.

It was 7pm, still very hot, the temperature gauge had gotten to 40 degrees at about 4pm. The bird landed in the plough-shear birdbath and even though it was cautious, the need for water was stronger. We had amazing views as it lifted and cooled its wings.

After some research the ID was confirmed as a 1st year Collared Sparrowhawk.



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