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Superb Parrots and Koels

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Subject: Superb Parrots and Koels
From: "Geoffrey Dabb" <>
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:25:36 +1100

Definitely Stu.  The WK’s sound is pervasive.  I forgot to list  the currawong as a frequent sound.  However the kookaburra would not make my Top 10, unless deliberately included for atmosphere, as it was in old Tarzan movies  g

 

From: Stuart Harris [
Sent: Monday, 17 December 2007 4:50 PM
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In addition to Geoffrey's celebrity 'heard-birds' on Aussie media, I would add the Whistling Kite whose distinctive call is often heard.  A recent movie, Rabbit Proof Fence, shot in WA, opens with good views and audio of this species. No doubt, on reflection, others would also be added to this list.

Stuart Harris

"Everything is relative, everything is valid!"


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Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:24:21 +1100
Subject: Superb Parrots and Koels

As an aside, during yesterday's TV coverage the camera locked onto a Dusky Moorhen. When asked what that bird was, Jack Newton, who apparently had some history identifying birds on golf courses, proclaimed "It's a mallard ... I think".

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Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Superb Parrots and Koels

 

Koel(s) calling constantly during the Australian Open golf coverage yesterday (Kensington)  Also the previous week at Coolum.   My nominations for most-heard bird on Australian radio and television (sports, docos, interviews, soaps, other drama etc) are (1) magpie (2) SC Cockatoo (3) Peaceful Dove (4) koel (5) Noisy Miner (6) seagull (7) Galah  -  depending on location, of course.  Swamphens/coots also up there.  

 

From: wallaces [
Sent: Sunday, 16 December 2007 6:45 PM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] Superb Parrots and Koels

 

At least 16 Superb Parrots on Mt Rogers this afternoon about 5pm.  A Koel was calling on the lower slopes near Charnwood shortly after.  On 7 December, a Koel was calling on the Spence side (North East side) of Mt Rogers.  Also Koel calling about midday in Lyneham near the archery field today.

 


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