Photo of Animalia: Golden Whistler (species: Pachycephala (Pachycephala) pectoralis) (Gaia Guide)

Juvenile Golden Whistler (Pachycephala (Pachycephala) pectoralis)

© David Cook

Nunnock Swamp, South East Forests National Park, via Tantawangelo, NSW, Australia.

This juvenile was very inquisitive - it kept flying very close to me, seemingly wanting to land on my Tamron lens at one stage. Mum was nearby though and probably issued harsh words - don't talk to strangers (especially dodgy ones with cameras!) etc.

Captured on 10 Jan 2009