A young and probably inexperienced bird in the ways of the world. The bill
turning from blackish to yellow is the giveaway to its age. Still, it was being
terrorised by a native species so I have no sympathy for it.
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Con Boekel
Sent: Sunday, 3 May 2015 3:05 PM
To: canberrabirds chatline
Subject: The Blackbird
Here we have the Blackbird, casting a wary eye at its saviour. Note that it is
squatting on its merline haunches.
Con
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