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The Canberra Gang-gang

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Subject: The Canberra Gang-gang
From: "Geoffrey Dabb" <>
Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2013 10:55:23 +1000

The time of year when pairs of gang-gangs can be seen in the early stages of nesting behaviour, but it is unlikely those local hollows will be used.  Rather, this is ritual bark-chewing and mock-house-hunting, probably part of a bonding process before they head for the hills to engage in serious nesting.  This pair has been at it most days this week on Rocky Knob

 

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