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Bush Hen – Mission Beach

Often in the rainforest at night and particularly as dusk a loud donkey like braying can be heard. This has puzzled many people but it’s merely the sound of a small and secretive member of the Crake and Rail family, … Continue reading

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Banded Landrail – Mission Beach

The Banded Landrail is a common resident of Mission Beach but is a shy bird and so rarely seen. They’re ground dwellers who only fly weakly at need, preferring to scamper between areas of cover, using their long legs to … Continue reading

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