Gang-gangs do not seem to be very common on the northside, Paul - not sure why.
I see them occasionally here in Macquarie. They are quite common around the
Parliamentary Triangle in winter. Don't know about southside. They should be
back up in the hills by now.
Regards
Frank
-----Original message-----
From: Paul Tyerman
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:59:58 +1000
To:
Subject: Gang Gangs in Higgins
> Howdy All,
>
> I feel it is worth noting that for the first time here in Higgins I
> have actually sighted Gang Gang Cockatoos. Been living here nearly
> 12 years and have heard them once that I can remember for certain,
> but only once. I've never seen them at all, but this morning a flock
> of 8 of them flew overhead after alighting for a while in a nearby
> tree. Very pleased to see them as I love Gang Gangs and it has
> always been something I wish we had here.... BUT..... also not
> pleased as it may mean they are having to extend their range because
> of the drought and lack of food elsewhere?
>
> So I don't know whether they are unusual for elsewhere around here,
> but I for one have never seen them here in Higgins before, and only
> heard them once in 12 years. Now if I could just not see Currawongs
> here for 12 years I'd be most pleased..... and even more pleased if
> it was Blackbirds that were absent. The former results in every
> other bird leaving the area while they're here, and the latter might
> as well be rotary hoes with wings!! <sigh>
>
> Cheers.
>
> Paul Tyerman
> Higgins ACT
>
>
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