Hobby in Ainslie

[Robin Hide <>]

Thanks, Philip, for the helpful comments- the GBS report is invaluable
for ACT seasonal timing..
In terms of early, I wasn't sure how the behaviour I saw (is it nest
reconoitring or actual occupation? - Ill keep checking) fitted as regards
the categories "display" and "nesting" - it seems to
be about 2-3 weeks earlier than what looked like similar behaviour in
2005. 
(and two days ago, a currawong started nest building in a magnolia in our
front yard, c 150 m from the possibly disputed nest..too much to hope
that the hobby finds this site attractive?).   
Robin

At 10:57 PM 7/10/2007, you wrote:

Robin,
 
See the front cover of the GBS Report, which shows their attendance in Canberra (and the text inside explains more). That shows this is not early for their arrival in Canberra. It would be a bit early for a start at breeding. However from what you describe, they are quite likely searching out the available nest sites and if it is suitable they may well take over the nest only after the currawongs have finished with it.
 
Philip