There are several prior known cases of this. It would appear to be a big
benefit in terms of greater structural protection, even though the advantage
of camouflage they normally have with their usual flimsy nest, is virtually
lost.
Philip
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephanie Haygarth
Sent: Saturday, 19 September 2015 6:43 PM
To: canberrabirds chatline
Subject: Enterprising nest recycling
Attached pic of frogmouth reusing a chough nest on Mt Ainslie.
Now 7 pairs of froggies on eggs in our patch. Acknowledgement once again to
Stuart Rae for assistance.
Cheers
Matthew Higgins
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