Superb Lyrebird – excited to see and hear one in the wild
This morning I went for a stroll along the Berkeley Trail in Berowra. I stopped at the Naa Badu lookout point, to admire the view. From just below me, hidden by the rocks and trees, I heard a busy scratching and rustling. After a few minutes, a male Superb Lyrebird hopped up onto a rock and started whistling:
The bird is rather hidden by the bushes, but you can hear the lovely, clear sounds it makes, and you can get an idea of its appearance, including that impressive tail:
Common name: Superb Lyrebird
Scientific name: Menura Novaehollandiae
Approximate length: 80-95 cm
Date spotted: 3 July 2020 (winter)
Location: Naa Badu Lookout, Berowra, New South Wales, Australia: 33°37’04.8″S 151°07’41.4″E
Superb Lyrebirds are known for their ability to mimic other birds and the sounds around them. I plan to return to the Berowra area and film more of these birds!
This is the view that the lyrebird and I shared from the Naa Badu lookout:
Posted on 2020/07/03, in Birds, Lyrebird and tagged australia, birdsong, birdwatching, Lyrebird, Sydney birds. Bookmark the permalink. 4 Comments.
Sydney Birder 
Nice! I want to see a Superb Lyrebird.
Hallo Mark
Thanks! I’ve been waiting a while to see one properly too. I’m determined to spend more time in that area and see if I can here one of them going through a wide repertoire of sounds!
Cheers
Sarah
How lovely to see a lyrebird in the wild, great videos, and what a stunning view!
Hallo Sue
Thanks! I was very lucky to spot this one and to hear it calling. Berowra is a lovely part of the world.
Cheers
Sarah