Shortly after 4am, Little Darwin was surprised to learn that trotting about the back (dry) lawn were two newborn Bush Stone Curlews with their parents .With so many chicks not living long on the island due to prowling cats, Barking Owls , snakes and large numbers of Currawongs , Kookaburras , Crows and stray dogs , there is concern for their safety and survival . Of interest are the two white feathers on the top parent under which the chicks had been sheltering ; are they extended to indicate follow me or a sign of a safe haven ? A friend recently lost two five week old chicks ,the suspect a Barking Owl .
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One chick out, one under .
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