I've
seen a Collared Sparrowhawk three times in the last 10 days just around our
house- French St. Hackett. The first time it was in hot pursuit of I
think a Crimson Rosella which looked to be as big if not bigger than it. The
other two times just circling overhead hunting. Must have a nest nearby
but I don't know a) where or b) how big a territory they usually occupy so to
what area I should limit my searching given Geoffrey's earlier request for
pairs?
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Sent: Friday, August 14,
2009 9:08 AM
Subject: [canberrabirds]
CollaredSparrowhawks anyone?
Has anyone seen Collared Sparrowhawks round the Canberra
burbs of late? Used to see them a couple of times a year in the Holt yard
and was always amazed by how trusting these little hunters were, tolerated a
really close approach. Often perched very close to houses too. But alas,
nary a one for about three years.
And last year no Silvereyes came by, but
happily, yesterday morning there was a group of ~ 6 gleaning among almond
blossoms. Used to be some interest/excitement when we identified the
southern Victorian and Tasmanian race, but the ones seen this morning were
Canberra birds. I know because one mentioned they were having a flex day.
The flowering plums outside my bedroom window are about to burst into blossom.
These are usually a big Silvereye drop-in centre, and I can lie in bed and
watch them. See Big Mal got it wrong, life was meant to be easy.
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