Hi Julian,
This is really normal. Most wattlebirds have already fledged a brood by now;
they kick off nest building in August and usually raise two broods. Plenty of
Canberra's wattlebirds are building their second nests, or incubating their
second clutch, as we speak. This second brood is usually the one that koels
parasitize. Looks like both species are running right on time this season! :)
Cheers,
Laura
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From: Julian Teh
Sent: Tuesday, 22 October 2013 10:54 AM
To: COG Chatline
Subject: Baby Wattlebird
Riding back to Higgins from Kippax just now, I discovered a newly-fledged Red
Wattlebird low in a bush right beside the path. Perhaps the koels are a little
late this year? Or maybe the wattlebirds up here a bit early?
Julian Teh
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