Pardalotus punctatus

2 Spotted Pardalote at Lyneham, ACT

Pardalotus punctatus at Lyneham, ACT - 28 Jul 2018
Pardalotus punctatus at Lyneham, ACT - 28 Jul 2018
Pardalotus punctatus at Lyneham, ACT - 28 Jul 2018
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Identification history

Pardalotus punctatus 28 Jul 2018 natureguy
Pardalotus punctatus 28 Jul 2018 YumiCallaway
Unidentified 28 Jul 2018 RobertD

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Appears to be male & female pair digging a nest

3 comments

natureguy wrote:
   29 Jul 2018
Pic 1 is a female & pics 2 & 3 are a male.
RobertD wrote:
   29 Jul 2018
Thank you :) Could they really be attempting to nest in this small-ish hanging pot approx 1.5m off the ground ?
   30 Jul 2018
Proximity to the ground is generally not one of their concerns, but I wouldn't think that the pot is large enough and I think they prefer a side entrance.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 28 Jul 2018 11:50 AM Recorded on
  • RobertD Recorded by

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  • True Nesting site

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