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Mistletoe Magic

On the left is a Mistletoe Bird, a native of Australia and some surrounding islands. It eats the berries of the parasitic mistletoe which can be seen on the right. These shots were taken in the Boondall Wetlands where the mistletoe seems to enjoy growing is Casuarina trees.

 

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Uploaded on November 2, 2023