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Happiness II BI263907

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Henry David Thoreau said, "Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder." This quote resonates with the image of me spending a whole day in a hide, patiently waiting for Jacanas to wander among the lilies at Parry Lagoon Conservation Park in northwestern Australia. Jacanas, also known as Jesus birds or lily trotters, are tropical waders known for their unique mating behavior. They have elongated toes and toenails that allow them to forage on floating or semi-emergent aquatic vegetation. It's fascinating that they are among the rare groups of birds in which females are larger, and some species maintain harems of males in the breeding season. Males are solely responsible for incubating eggs and caring for the chicks, which is a surprising role reversal in the bird world.
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FOR THE LOVE OF BIRDS, WETLAND REFLECTIONS
Henry David Thoreau said, "Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder." This quote resonates with the image of me spending a whole day in a hide, patiently waiting for Jacanas to wander among the lilies at Parry Lagoon Conservation Park in northwestern Australia. Jacanas, also known as Jesus birds or lily trotters, are tropical waders known for their unique mating behavior. They have elongated toes and toenails that allow them to forage on floating or semi-emergent aquatic vegetation. It's fascinating that they are among the rare groups of birds in which females are larger, and some species maintain harems of males in the breeding season. Males are solely responsible for incubating eggs and caring for the chicks, which is a surprising role reversal in the bird world.