After more than three and a half months at Mornington Station, I’ve seen almost all the birds here. It’s been several weeks since I came across a new one (serious withdrawal) so, today, when a pair of Pacific Bazas flew into my fairy-wren territory, it was time to celebrate! A lifer!
A Baza is a small hawk with a crest. These ones were hunting in the outer foliage of paperbark trees, flapping ridiculously as they tried to grab prey with their feet. Definitely the highlight of my morning afield.
June 26, 2010 by Denise Hamilton
This is one great hawk!!
July 12, 2010 by Noah Strycker
Hey Denise – Bazas are definitely awesome, cool with the crest on the back of their head. Also not very widespread in Australia (only in northern areas) and relatively uncommon.
July 13, 2010 by Denise Hamilton
Hi again,
My husband and I did see a couple of these on our trip to OZ, but never any great looks.
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