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Signs of Spring

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Subject: Signs of Spring
From: "Denis Wilson" <>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:26:18 +1000
Further to Martin's list, my Golden Whistlers are in full voice, as are Scrubwrens, and Superb Fairy Wrens.
 
I have seen many groups of Yellow-faced Honeyeaters passing through Robertson, all heading south (they are non-resident here).
And my male Satin Bowerbirds are whipping themselves into some kind of sexual frenzy, even when at the feed table.
Whirring noises, low bowed posture, and tail held straight down, wings half-spread.
This display was obviously for the benefit of a particular female who he was trying to impress at the time.
She was more interested in getting access to the Apples and Oranges on the feeder.
But I enjoyed the display.
 
First signs of blowflies.
 
Cheers
 
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