Spotted Pardalote nesting
Nest hollow of the Spotted Pardalote
For several weeks we have been looking for a nesting hollow of the Spotted Pardalote in our garden or nearby, without luck until yesterday. Today I approached the hollow cautiously and took several photos of the nest. A few seconds later one of the nesting birds came cautiously towards the hollow carrying some soft, fine grass in its beak. The hollow was obviously finished and now they were furnishing it ready for the eggs.
Spotted Pardalote with nesting material in beak
Pardolotes are certainly on my list of favourite birds. We have two types here in Murray Bridge, both of them resident in our garden. This one is the Spotted Pardalote and the other is the Striated Pardalote. Both make the nest in a hollow at the end of a tunnel in sand, in the bank of a creek or river, in the cutting on the side of a road. The Pardalotes will also use a small hollow in a tree and even in gaps between brickwork in a building.
Related article:
- Spotted Pardalote - a close encounter with this species some months ago.
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August 20th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
i love the photos of the nest. iam studying the spotted pardalote in school and i love it too. they are beaytiful birds. thanks. bye. lauren.
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:37 pm
Hi there Lauren,
Welcome to my bird blog.
I love seeing the Spotted Pardalote in our garden, especially when they come to our bird bath. Then we can see them easily from out sun room without frightening them.
September 12th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Hi Trevor,
Just want to say thankyou for the great website. I came across it while hunting for info on Pardalotes, which have made a burrow in our backyard (Port Lincoln). Liz and I have developed a real interest in birds and birdwatching over the last 6 months, so your site is really helpful.
Keep it up!
Leigh
September 12th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Hi there Leigh,
Welcome to my blog about Australian birds, and for stopping by long enough to leave a comment. I enjoy getting comments and questions from readers all over the world.
I am pleased that my site has helped you in your growing interest in birds. I try to update this blog every few days so I invite you to return often and leave your comments - and questions (which I will endeavour to answer).
How is beautiful Port Lincoln? We are overdue for a visit down your way. The last time we were there was some 12-13 years ago when our daughter was teaching in the local High School there.