> On Tuesday I had the pleasure of giving Anthony's garden a pre Christmas tidy
> up. The garden, with an under story predominately of natives beneath a
> reasonably tall canopy in a location close to a nature reserve would, I
> think, be the envy of most suburban bird watchers. And he has plans to
> further enhance its bird attracting qualities. It was a bit difficult to
> maintain concentration with Anthony calling each species as it was
> encountered: "Eastern spinebill," "Weebill," "Brown headed honeyeater at the
> bird bath," "White browed scrub wren working its way through the (neatly
> trimmed) Correa hedge," interspersed with muted curses and threats directed
> at the Currawongs with babies in the gum tree opposite. The full list was 31
> species in a couple of hours, a feat which he assures me he has accomplished
> previously in about 30 minutes!
>
> And so dear readers, next time you hear Anthony waxing lyrical about his
> garden, its bird attracting qualities, and the number of species encountered,
> let me assure you "Anthony Overs is NOT lying"!
>
> Cheers Rod M
>
> PS1. No, this posting should not be interpreted as an advertisement seeking
> additional business for Rods Gardening.
>
> PS2. Nor is there any truth in the rumour that Anthony is now offering guided
> tours at $10 per visitor!
>
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