On the drive home from work today I noticed a Spangled Drongo (Dicrurus bracteatus) spiraling and flying extravagantly high above a gum tree on the side of the road. These absolutely unique Australian birds are a true delight to watch, seemingly always ready to put on an impressive aerial display right when you lock your peepers on them. I decided I was going to head out and get a photo of one of these Cairns jewels. It is a horrible day for photos, very overcast with glare a major problem. Just the same, after no more than 30 minutes searching I came across a pair darting amongst the trees. Another 15 minutes following these birds and I managed to get a few half decent photos! Here are two of the better ones…
While chasing these buggers, I snapped some shots of an as yet unidentified skink and a Rhinoceros Beetle being devoured by some Green Ants.
