Re: Fw: [canberrabirds] Golden Whistlers

[Martin Butterfield <>]

Scarlet Robins have been in Carwoola for a few weeks.  The song is about the only way of identifying the males as, with their back to the observer, they are currently perfectly camouflaged!

Martin

Martin Butterfield

http://franmart.blogspot.com.au/

On 12 March 2017 at 15:08, Jack & Andrea Holland <> wrote:

I should have added that I also saw my first Scarlet Robin for the season there.  A male which was part of a very active mixed feeding flock (I was alerted by its call).  A smallish party of the 2 species of pardalotes was also seen moving through.  Jack Holland

 

From: Jack & Andrea Holland

Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2017 2:26 PM

To: 'Canberrabirds List'

Subject: Re: [canberrabirds] Golden Whistlers

 

I saw my first on Cooleman Ridge this morning, an immature with very rufous/brown wings.  Jack Holland

 

From: Nicki Taws

Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2017 10:07 AM

To: 'Canberrabirds List'

Subject: [canberrabirds] Golden Whistlers

 

First Golden whistlers for the season in the garden this morning, in Cook. In fact 3 at once having a sing-off, all grey birds.

 

Cheers

 

Nicki Taws

0408 210736