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Possible nesting site for Nankeen Kestrels on Oakey
Hill - single bird sighted yesterday morning peering out from a large gum tree
hollow. It appeared to be watching me intently when it was suddenly
attacked by a Currawong - a mid air skirmish ensuing with both birds giving
as good as they got before they landed, Kestrel atop a powerline pylon,
Currawong on the line itself a few metres away. The Currawong then
proceeded to "crab" sideways along the wire till it was close enough to have
another half-hearted swoop. It then repeated this process from the
other side before loosing interest and returning to the gum tree. On the
other side of the same tree a pair of King Parrots inspecting a second hollow
were displaced by an Indian Myna. A pair of Crimson Rosellas
took advantage of the situation and stoped by for an inspection of their
own. I wonder who will win the battle for that spot - hopefully not the
Myna.
Other recent sightings (late pm Friday) include a
Black-shouldered Kite hovering above Coppins Crossing Road not far from William
Hovell Drive. Also last Monday a Boobook calling (again) in Spowers Cct
Holder.
Cheers
Rod
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Rod Mackay
Tel. 0407 456 330
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