Thinking back on it, you’re probably correct in suggesting the
Bronzewing. I’d forgotten about their call. What I heard was probably a bit too
slow between each “ooom” for a frogmouth.
Nick
From:
Ian Fraser [
Sent: Sunday, 30 December 2007 1:10 PM
Cc: 'canberra birds'
Subject: Re: [canberrabirds] Tawny Frogmouth calling in daytime
Hi Nick. While daytime calling by Tawny Frogmouths
(Frogmithe??) isn't unknown, it's certainly uncommon. I wonder if you heard a
Common Bronzewing, which has a not dissimilar call? Just a thought, and if you're
confident of your i.d., then stick with it!
cheers
Ian
Nick Payne wrote:
I was cycling up Mt Stromlo about 10am today and heard the
distinctive “ooom...ooom” call of a Tawny Frogmouth on the left a couple of
bends below the water treatment plant. When I came down the hill about 15
minutes later it was still calling from the same location. I’ve only ever heard
them previously at night. Is it normal for them to call during the day?
