Malurus cyaneus

Superb Fairywren at Deakin, ACT

Malurus cyaneus at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2021
Malurus cyaneus at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2021
Malurus cyaneus at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2021
Malurus cyaneus at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Malurus cyaneus 27 Aug 2021 natureguy
Malurus cyaneus 3 Feb 2021 JackyF

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Falling-apart abandoned nest in Spear Thistle with one empty eggshell (original position of shell shown in photo 4). About 4m from active Superb Fairywren nest in sighting 4369995. Wrens often in this area.

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natureguy wrote:
   27 Aug 2021
Again, I'm quite confident this is a Fairywren nest, because the egg patterns are identical to Fairywren eggs, and the general structure of the nest and location low to the ground seems to suit Fairywren well, as opposed to other similar species.
JackyF wrote:
   27 Aug 2021
Many thanks.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 3 Feb 2021 01:49 PM Recorded on
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