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Bush Thick-knee (Burhinus grallarius) three adults, standing in graveyard, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, November
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Bush Thick-knee (Burhinus grallarius) three adults, standing in graveyard, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, November
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Media ID 9683531
© FLPA/Malcolm Schuyl
Australasia Australasian Australia Australian Cairns Cemeteries Cemetery Grave Graves Graveyard Graveyards Queensland Stone Curlew Stone Curlews Thick Knee Thick Knees Thicknee Thicknees
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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this quirky snapshot captured by wildlife photographer Malcolm Schuyl, we witness an unexpected encounter in the heart of Cairns, Queensland. Three adult Bush Thick-knees, also known as Stone Curlews or Thick Knees, have decided to break away from their usual habitat and explore the eerie tranquility of a local graveyard. These curious avian adventurers seem undeterred by the solemn surroundings as they confidently strut among the tombstones. With their distinctive long legs and piercing yellow eyes, they almost appear like feathered detectives on a mysterious mission! Perhaps these clever birds are drawn to the peacefulness that envelops cemeteries or simply find solace amidst ancient gravestones. Whatever their reasons may be, one thing is for sure – these tropical thick knees certainly know how to make an entrance! As native inhabitants of Australia's tropics, our feathery friends are no strangers to vibrant landscapes and diverse wildlife. But who would have thought they'd choose such unconventional meeting spots? It seems even nature has its own sense of humor. So next time you visit Cairns' graveyards seeking serenity or paying respects to loved ones past, keep an eye out for these adventurous bush thick-knees! They might just add a touch of whimsy and remind us that life can surprise us in the most unexpected places.
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