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
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Sent: Monday, 17 December 2007 4:50 PM
To:
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Superb Parrots and Koels
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!"
From:
To:
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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Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, December 17,
2007 8:16 AM
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
To: Canberra birds
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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