19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Keeping my eye on you.

The Australian Owlet-nightjar is a nocturnal bird rarely seen during the day. It has a distinctive shaped head, a tiny bill and huge eyes that make it unique. This fellow watched me as I walked along a dry creek bed, but never fully showed himself, always hiding behind the gum tree limbs, and peeking at me.

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Date Taken: 11.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Melbourne, Australia
Copyright: © Steven Virag