Do magpies sleep? + owl

["dj flotek" <>]

I love the sound of a 'boo book'. Tranquil, yet chilling. Anyway, I am
departing from list reading for the night. Nothing much practicle to say.
Yet always a pleasure reading the COG - Canberra Birds ML.

Thanks again.


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> As for the owl: if it sounds like a boo book it probably is.
> They are the most common owl in Canberra by far (most of the time). It is
> the smallest of the local owls. (Some overlap in size with Barn
> Owl.)
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> Phillip,
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> Thanks for the confirmation of the owl.  It is the first time we've
> heard an owl this year, so it was rather nice.  It was in the gum
> tree right above our front yard so it was loud and clear in the
> house.  Can't say I minded at all, but I am quite glad it didn't
> continue there ALL night!! <grin>
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> Thanks again.
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> Cheers.
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> Paul T.
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> Higgins ACT
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