In this corner of suburbia we have a small group of about 4 choughs, possibly rejects from a larger woodland group. They made a rather sad nest-build attempt. One was found dead in a backyard last
week, apparently from this complaint. Perhaps one method of transmission is from brooding birds to nestlings.
From: Canberrabirds <>
On Behalf Of Mark Clayton via Canberrabirds
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 7:25 PM
To: shorty <>; Canberra birds <>; Maryanne Gates <>
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Pied Currawong
Hi Shorty,
I have 3 or 4 Pied Currawongs around my place with the same problem to varying degrees. I am happy that I am not doing any currawong banding as this would cause massive problems with the band and the bird’s legs. Given
Maryanne’s reply I will contact ACT Wildlife to see if they want me to catch them – I assume this is actually legal but I no longer have an ACT banding permit. I think the only other species I have seen with this complaint is White-winged Choughs.
Mark
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Subject: [Canberrabirds] Pied Currawong
I just looked out my window and spotted a Pied Currawong on the perch of one of my baths. I thought what the hell is wrong with your feet
😲 Apart from the feet it looked healthy and flew off well. I have seen
scaly mite before but this looks very different, anyone have an insight to what this is?
Shorty
