Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon photobombed by Sandstone Shrike-thrush at Ubirr, Kakadu
With guests Barbara and Jimmy on a hot afternoon and we had a great view of a Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon on a sandstone ledge just above the carpark near the rest rooms. While lining up the CQRP for a photo a Sandstone Shrike-thrush suddenly appeared and posed behind the Rock-pigeon for a moment.
I have seen both of these species at this location occasionally but never together at the same time. The Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon is endemic to the Arnhemland Escarpment and I usually see them on the nearby outlier alongside the Bardedjilidji walk.
Ubirr, Kakadu is the site of some very ancient Aboriginal rock art, and part of a four day birdwatching, nature and culture 'Kakadu Nature's Way' tour.
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