Great report Brian about a remarkable bird ( the Lyrebird that is!)
Thanks for posting
regards
David Taylor
On 08/02/2010, at 4:54 PM, brian fleming wrote:
> My brother has a holiday shack at Rubicon (Vic.), not so far from Thornton.
> Recently he discovered a large domestic rooster dumped in the vicinity - by
> his description probably a Light Sussex. It was scratching about and crowing
> from time to time. Fortunately some passers-by were willing to take it away
> to an animal shelter.
>
> He was thinking 'Great, no more morning rooster racket', when there was
> another 'Cock-a-doodle-doo!' from up the ridge - the local Lyrebird had
> learnt the call and was repeating it. It had the call almost right - but
> could not quite manage the last note - perhaps too high?
>
> We are wondering how long it takes a Lyrebird to learn a new call to add to
> its repertoire, and how long it will keep it. There are no other poultry for
> miles.
>
> Anthea Fleming
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