Koel in Fraser

["martin butterfield" <>]

Milburn

Most of the recent reports of Koel have not been from GBS sites.  However, looking at 27 years of GBS results by week (see attached image) suggests that in past years the influx has been more pronounced starting a couple of weeks from now.  So I would say that I agree with you that there are more reports than in the past.  

Martin

On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 9:11 AM, Peter Milburn <> wrote:

Koel caliing in O'Connor/Turner this morning.  I went out to look for it but it found me instead.  It alighted in a large Blakely's Red Gum right opposite our house.

I don't recall so many spring observations  in previous years.  It looks as though this species has undergone a significant change of status.  Interestingly, Red Wattlebird breeding activity is the highest I have observed in our area.  The sound of begging young is omnipresent.  Is there a link?

Milburn

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