Have noticed the resumption of Koel calls in rather muted
fashion in the dawn chorus in Griffith. Also experienced what might be described
as incomplete calls in Goulburn at friends house where there had been a lot of
activity up to early part of January. Question is am I hearing really tired
Koel already over the breeding cycle or could this be young Koel trying its vocal
chords? Goulburn one definitely sounds like a beginner given the sundry
attempts at typical Koel call then into the raucous shriek as if a choir boy
whose voice has just broken! Seriously how do young Koels get together (or
do they) for migratory purposes and how do they learn their calls since their
foster parents are not models?
