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This morning (29 APR.) while walking along the
eastern edge of Lyneham Ridge I heard a Cockatiel. Finally I spotted the bird:
It circled at quite a height over North Lyneham, possibly attracted to birds in
an aviary. After several loops it gradually came lower and headed for trees
at the Ridge. But before it could land a Sparrowhawk appeared and snatched it.
The Sparrowhawk with prey took cover lower in a tree. In no time several
Currawongs, Magpies and and an Australian Raven congregated close by and started
to harrass. I did not want to add further discomfort to the Sparrowhawk and
checked the spot where it had originally landed only much later. There were no
signs of cockatiel feathers or other remains. I suspect, the
Sparrowhawk had sought a quiet shelter elsewhere to consume its catch
of the day.
No doubt, one can argue about it, but from the behaviour
I assume the Cockatiel was a wild bird.
Michael Lenz
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