Caught bird

[Philip Veerman <>]

I guess the question is, is the stuck duck still alive? I would think if it is, I would expect it would be struggling to move, if it is dead, there would not be any movement (other than wind).

 

Philip

 

From: Geoff [
Sent: Monday, 17 August 2015 1:52 PM
To: 'Mark Clayton';
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Caught bird

 

Mark

 

I was originally attracted by a Wood Duck in a nearby tree. Then the Galahs came along. It is too high for me to get it out. Should I report it to someone or is it just bad luck?

 

Yes Sugar Gliders.

 

 

 

 

Geoff

 

From: Mark Clayton [
Sent: Monday, 17 August 2015 1:40 PM
To: 'Geoff' <>;
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Caught bird

 

Geoff,

 

The wing belongs to a Wood Duck and obviously has managed to get itself trapped by the looks of things. At this time of year holes are a valuable commodity with many hole nesting species starting to think very seriously about breeding, resulting in squabbles between different species. I assume the gliders you refer to are Sugar Gliders?

 

Cheers,

Mark

 

From: Geoff [m("grapevine.net.au","geoffm");">]
Sent: Monday, 17 August 2015 1:33 PM
To: m("canberrabirds.org.au","canberrabirds");">
Subject: [canberrabirds] Caught bird

 

Does anyone know what belongs to this wing? It is caught in a hole in a dead tree about 25’ from the ground.

 

A galah was screeching at the hole which caused 4 gliders to race out. I saw 2 glide to different trees and disappear into other holes. The galahs chased the gliders as they went into the holes.

 

 

 

 

Geoff