Dropping In

One of the bedrooms in my place here in Brisbane is used as an office. I was sorting out some invoices this morning when this young Grey Butcherbird arrived on the balcony and seemed keen to come inside. I popped out with my camera (making sure the balcony door behind me was closed) - he was happy to pose with me close enough to almost touch him.

He may look fluffy and cute but the name 'butcherbird' reflects their feeding behaviour and that powerful hooked beak tells its own story.