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We have a mulch heap in our garden that spotted
pardalotes, much to our delight recently used to build a nest in. Eggs
were laid but the nest was then abandoned. After seeing no activity for
three or four weeks we recommenced using the mulch, reducing the size of
the heap. Now the pardalotes have returned and started to tunnel
again.
Could someone tell us how long it takes for
the nest to be constructed until the young leave the nest? (Morcombe says
incubation takes two weeks). Are the successful nests reused ? Will we be
able the mulch this side of Christmas?
We're at Main Ridge on the Mornington
Peninsula, south east of Melbourne. Hoping someone can help us with this
information.
Venetia McMahon.
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