As a newer birder (2nd year in), thanks to “older”
(rather than “elder”) participants for your comments in support of
the not so experienced. May I just say that, for me, every bird I
discover is usually the result of an absolute labour of persistence (except for
the Drongo, which is being a right drongo), so well rewarded by even the most
fleeting of sightings. It is from this very chatline that I don my shabby
bins, my walking shoes and my considerable enthusiasm, and go forthwith to
advised location.
Personally, as with all birds I see for the first time, I won’t
forget my first sighting of a Koel calling stridently from its tree in Kambah,
which I thought (with all the innocent pleasure I manage to muster each time I
see even a Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Fairy-wren or common little Sparrow)
was just fantastic, and what this is all about.
I hope I never lose the sense of wonder and excitement I get
from seeing my first, or even my fiftieth, sighting of these magnificent
creatures. Please don’t lose yours or forget what it was like when
you were first undertaking your individual voyages of discovery.
Karen : )
From: Sharon Rusk
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Sent: Friday, 7 November 2008 10:27 PM
To: COG
Subject: [canberrabirds] Koels
I
cannot believe the length and number of discussions that have been generated
over this Cuckoo. A bird with the most irritating and monotonous call
known, and why anyone in their correct mind would want to know where it can
be found so they can listen to it again is beyond me. It is sometimes called
the fever bird and according to folk lore supposed to send some people
mad. I can now see some evidence supporting this so called "Old
wives tale" with those smitten being commonly called
"Cuckoo"!, not without reason I may add!
PS-
Alistair's syringe al expansion has left me aphonic!
But I agree "I think"!
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