Afternoon all,
I disagree with Alberta that the Koel has it wrapped up as
the most annoying call of the year. Even though I have had one locally, it has
only called at reasonable hours (even though it did once wake my wife in the
very early hours of the morning but I never heard it), and then only for brief
periods. I will make three nominations; firstly the screeching flocks of Sulphur-crested
Cockatoos that seem to abound around my house, especially just after dawn or later
in the evening as I am watching the news. One screeching cocky is bad enough
let alone a flock of 15 or 20 that land in the trees in my backyard. Secondly,
and it does come a close second but only for a relatively short duration over
time, is the incessant begging call of baby Galah. It has gotten to the stage
at times where I have gone outside to chase them from the trees and off the
power-lines. I have handled many a Galah and can’t say I have fallen in
love with them. My final nomination goes to the begging calls of juvenile
Australian Magpies – we all know what they are like – whinging, spoiled
brats!!!
I will be interested to see the results of
this little poll. Have a go everyone!!
Mark
From: Alberta Hayes
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Sent: Thursday, 11 December 2008
2:46 PM
To: canberra birds
Subject: [canberrabirds] Please
vote for the most annoying bird call of the year!
I realise the koel has this one sewn up but if you'd like to vote in
the 'most annoying bird call of the year' awards feel free to email me and I'll
tally the votes.
I haven't had a koel this year so my nomination was going to be 'baby
Galah', however, my local pet shop was selling one and I got to give it a pat,
and I fell in love, so the deafening begging noise has been forgiven! The
Indian Mynas I haven't been able to trap outside my window however....
Next week I might try to see what bird wins the 'hide and seek' award
for most elusive bird of the Canberra
region. The Spangled Drongo perhaps?
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?!
