Almost Perfectly...

Almost perfectly camouflaged against the foliage this bronzewing was almost hidden. These are very timid birds and tend to take flight at the slightest of sounds. I have a small flock that has taken up residence in the garden and they don't always fly off now when I approach. The shady nooks and canopies the garden offers are helpful in keeping them safe against predators, and sadly the bronzewings are a target for larger predators. They also tend to like to stay near a water source so the garden again provides them with many bowls and baths with fresh water all around the garden. Often they will bathe in pairs which is really cute.......