Yes. I have previously mentioned they nested on Mount Mugga in 3
consecutive years but suffered from nest predation on each occasion.
Another point is that the arrival of "Spring" is not a single event. Some
bush-birds are nesting in early July, some Winter "visitors" do not leave
until September, some Spring arrivals do not occur until November. The COG
atlas although a bit dated is good on this sort of thing, if you're
interested.
-----Original Message-----
From: Milburns
Sent: Saturday, 6 August 2011 6:18 PM
To: Canberra Birds
Subject: Scarlet Robins in Canberra
Margaret
Scarlet Robins breed in several of the Canberra Nature Parks to my
knowledge. They are very inconspicuous during the breeding season and
rarely sing when they are nesting. In contrast, they are noisy and
conspicuous in Autumn and early winter. I think that they sort out their
territorial disputes before breeding rather than during breeding.
Red-capped Robins are rather similar and where sympatric vigorously dispute
territorial rights interspecifically.
It may be that you will be fortunate enough to have Scarlet Robins for
company right through to the summer.
Milburn
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