Satin bowerbird

["Philip Veerman" <>]

No reason why it would not be. They are now a common species in many Canberra gardens, a history that is well documented. I have 10 to 20 in my GBS area every day, through the winter, including a bower in my neighbour's yard. (in Kambah).

 

Though no reason not to be pleased. I well remember my first ever distant viewing of a Satin Bowerbird about 40 years ago (near Omeo Victoria) and would not have thought they would in future become one of the most common birds around my house - or that I would be living in Canberra. 

 

Philip

 

-----Original Message-----
From: mariko buszynski [
Sent: Monday, 9 July 2012 9:06 PM
To:
Subject: [canberrabirds] Satin bowerbird

I
am a novice birdwatcher and I am excited to see a female satin bowerbird 
yesterday (7 July) in our garden in Hughes.  This time I managed to take a
photograph.  It did not show only a clothesline or a tip of a tail. 
 It is not a very good picture but, I hope, good enough to identify the
bird.  Is she paying a surprise visit to nearby gardens?

I will bring the camera to this Wednesday' meeting and hope somebody can help me to identify it.