Winter approaching as it is, the Currawongs are getting restless. This morning
(western end of Deakin) they are particularly active and noisy. In my
immediate area there must be 50 or more, darting between trees, calling
continuously, chasing each other, flying about carrying bits of twig or leaf,
and chasing (and being chased by) CS cockatoos (which are otherwise feeding on
the Liquidamber seeds).
Apparently pointless but presumably has some social or ritual value? Is this
behaviour explained?
DN
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