This morning much larger numbers of starlings than usual were around.
A flock of 63 dumped onto the power line of which 41 were juveniles.
They disappeared to the north east. Minutes later another larger
flock dropped in this time with Mynas in their midst but did not
dwell long enough for a count. They disappeared in the same general
direction, which is away from the paddocks. A flock of some very
vocal Magpie Larks came over later in the morning (I counted 28 but I
think that there were more). This was the third Magpie Lark flock to
pass over the house this week. This afternoon YFHEs appeared along
with Noisy Friarbirds. This is a Noisy Friarbird free zone, possibly
due to the large number of resident Red Wattlebirds, so it is very
obvious when they pass through in spring and autumn. A female Hobby
has been around this week so I am hoping for an appearance in about
an hour or so as the roosting flocks come in.
Milburn
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The Milburns
42 Bundey Street
Higgins
ACT 2615
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