OK, thanks Stuart. Is the nest still active, do you know? As I say, I have
not observed any activity on the few occasions I have looked up at the nest as
I've been passing.
Regards
Frank
-----Original message-----
From: "Stuart Rae"
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:42:38 +1100
To: "Frank Antram"
Subject: Nest in the National Gallery globe
> Its a pied currawong nest
>
> Stuart
>
> 2008/12/11 <>
>
> > In response to Alberta Hayes' question:
> > >
> > > In a completely unrelated question does anyone know what bird built the
> > nest
> > > in the globe inside the National Gallery?
> > > Please tell me an Indian Myna didnt think up that brilliant aesthetic
> > idea?!
> > >
> >
> > Over the last week or so, I've looked up at this nest in the suspended
> > 'globe' outside the NGA but I'm yet to see a bird enter or leave, and I
> > can't actually see if there is a bird sitting on the nest. However, my
> > guess from its size and construction is that it is an Australian Magpie. It
> > is certainly safe from predators but I would have thought a little exposed
> > to the strong winds we've been experiencing.
> >
> > Regards
> > Frank Antram
> >
> >
> >
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