Hi Graham,
I have noticed on numerous occasions Satin Bowerbirds relocating
their bowers, usually only within metres of the last one.
Cheers
Marc Anderson
57 Parklands Ave
Heathcote. NSW.2233
ph: 02 9548 0448
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I was wondering if anyone has made any observations regarding the moving
of a bower bird's bower.
Last weekend while passing the area I again noticed the bowerbird
calling from a tree within the yard. On a closer look I could see the
bower now located in a garden bed under a tree. Considering the location
of the bird to the bower and the birds collection of ornaments it seems
that the bird has made it's home here. But one thing I did notice was
the lack of the mess of sticks etc. that normally surround a bower. It
would appear that the bower has been picked up as a whole and relocated
to a new location within the yard. A distance of about 10 metres from
it's original location. There is a clear constrast of newly woodchiped
garden bed and the old weathered look of the bower.
I am making the assumption that the bower was moved by "persons unknown"
and that the bowerbird has located it again and taken ownership.
Is this behaviour normal for bowerbirds?
Thanks for your interest.
Regards,
Graham
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Graham Cheetham
Townsville, Australia
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