To prove that I read this, I immediately wondered what possible use could DNA Analysis have to do with
Leaden Flycatchers & Brush Cuckoos. So I read the start of that article......... It is about bookworm remnants in ancient
books......
From: Martin Butterfield [
Sent: Saturday, 20 January, 2018 9:28 AM
To: COG List
Subject: [canberrabirds] Brush Cuckoo breeding
as we returned from this morning's dog walk I was aware that the Leaden Flycatchers in my GBS site were making more noise than usual. then a darkish, striated cuckoo flew off accompanied by by
a flycatcher. After the cuckoo landed a second flycatcher arrived and fed it. noting the usual host species and the look of the bird I believe the cuckoo was a Brush Cuckoo: they have been around the area this year.
Also there has at last been a good use made of
DNA analysis.
