I am reliably informed (by reading "Poor Fellow my Country" many years ago)
that, according to Aboriginal culture, the WW calls at night to signal the
performance of elicit unions (amongst humans, not WWs). So, Susanne and
Sandra, I will refrain from seeking more information.
David
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From: sandra henderson
Sent: Tuesday, 22 October 2013 12:55 PM
To: Susanne Gardiner
Cc: canberra birds
Subject: sleepless Willy Wagtail?
I've often heard them through the night. A couple of years ago during a
visit by some COG members to Oolambeyan Nat Park one sat outside the
homestead singing most of the night, every night!
The Birds in Backyards site provided by Birdlife Australia says "The Willie
Wagtail's call is well-known, often being uttered constantly throughout the
night"
sandra h
On 10/22/13, Susanne Gardiner <> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I spent the weekend at Camp Cottermouth, the Scouts camp site. Most of
> the nights on Fri and Sat a Willy Wagtail was singing. It was only
> quiet for a couple of hours, but I didn't look on my watch to check the
times.
>
> I have done plenty of camping, but never heard Willy Wagtails
> throughout the night.
> Could this have been because of the (very bright) full moon or because
> it's spring?
>
> (Or maybe it's absolutely normal, and Willy Wagtails and I have
> coincidently never spend the nights together, the chances of which
> would be very slim.)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Susanne
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