bush stone - curlew photographed in queensland

adult attentive australia aware barred beautiful bokeh breed breeding brush bush camera camouflage conservation conserve curlew defend defensive dry fauna feather feathered feathers floor flora ground growth hide his leaves lens mate mating mottled native natural nature nikon outdoor pair parent parents perfect photographed pocket preserve prime queensland refuge reserve scrub shrub spotted stone striking takes territorial territory tree unspoilt untouched wild wildlife winter