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Hi folks
A few years ago, I was a Volunteer Guide at
the Botanic Gardens (ANBG). There was a nest of Common Bronzewings high in a
Scribbly Gum. I saw several Currawongs attacking the sitting bird (protecting a
half-grown youngster). The Currawongs were approaching the bird from front and
back, simultaneously. The adult Pigeon would flap its wings very forcefully, to
drive back the attackers.
Several days later, I noticed the nest was
deserted, and found a headless chick on the ground. It struck me that it was an
incredibly wasteful process to kill the chick, and then not to eat
it.
From the recent discussions, it seems this
is a pattern. While I did not witness the kill, the Currawongs certainly were
attacking the parent bird, to try and drag the young from underneath it. It
was a co-ordinated attack, which lasted about 20 minutes, that I saw.
Obviously it continued, either that same day, or later on - with the inevitable
result.
Cheers
Love to Grow: Grow to
Love
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