Female Superb Fairywren (Malurus Cyaneus)

Ever spotted this brown little bird in your garden?

Fairywrens are a beautiful little bird that you can find in many places in South East Australia. In particular they stick to dense undergrowth for shelter - grasslands, shrubs and ferns. While mostly known for the male’s bright blue feathers, the female’s brown colours camouflage her well in their habitat.

When we first arrived in the Sanctuary we saw them bathe in our water features we added. We have seen less as human impact has increased, such as cutting back low vegetation for fire prevention which reduces their shelter. Why not plant a small dense native shrub in your backyard to help support these wonderful birds?