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Paperbark branch leans over the waterhole in the flush of dawn light In the wet season, the swollen Fitzroy River washes over these nearby river flats Old paperbark with the Fitzroy Bluff in the background White-gaped Honeyeater Another sign of seasonal flooding, displaced vegtation on the river banks Bar-shouldered Dove - their warm calls are heard frequently throughout this recording Silver-crowned Friarbird, a raucous and common species across northern Australia Tiny Peaceful Doves, another frequently-heard voice Birdsong drifts from the far bank of the Fitzroy River A magestic White-breasted Sea Eagle, perched scanning the <br>waterhole for fish, gives up and moves on First light on Fitzroy Bluff Letting it all hang out - a Rainbow Bee-eater suns itself Rainbow Lorikeet - this is the northern race of this vocal bird Grey-crowned Babbler Paperbark Flycatcher, an iconic species of these river-edge forests Brown Honeyeater - many of the animated and varied birdcalls <br> on this recording come from this one species Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike Banded Honeyeater Rufous-throated Honeyeater Willy wagtail on a paperbark, showing the unusual bark texture of these trees Reflections in the still waters of the Fitzroy River Delicate plumage of a Double-bar Finch On location - the recording site on the banks of the river, with trees to each side
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Image gallery to accompany the album: 'Paperbarks by Still Water'

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