Field Notes - One bird searching for insects in leaf litter on edge of wet sclerophyll forest
Found in a rockpool, about 25-40 mm long.
not sure about this ID, but that's the only one matching.
Based on:
elongated spots
10cm long,
somewhat circular blue pattern
Rather nervous on its own but eventually came out and chased the triple fins away from the food I had given them. Only about 2-3cm (note the photo that includes the shrimp for size comparison).
Cropped from GpPro photos.
This was the second of several that were found on the dive
Habitat - Nature Reserve
How many? - 1
Additional comments? - very quick bird; only got this shot so hope you can use it for ID. would love to know what it is.
Nest present - No
Behavior - Flying