I agree with Kathy, this is a species that has disappeared from many areas where I have previously recorded it. During last years “Blitz” I heard my first one for a long time near Hall and earlier this year was with Stuart
Rae near Michelago trying to catch a bird of prey and heard several on a property there. I have done quite a bit of travelling in central NSW over the last few years while on bird banding trips and have not heard any. It is all a bit worrying and one of the
reasons that I have suggested to Birdlife Australia (obviously falling on deaf ears!!!) that it is time to do another bird atlas. I think people would be horrified with what is happening with our birdlife. For those who don’t know me and may think I
am a bit “looney” (probably am!!) I have been a serious birder and bander (and worked at CSIRO Wildlife) for over 60 years!!
Mark
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Subject: [Canberrabirds] Pallid Cuckoo
This morning at Wamboin our first Pallid Cuckoo of the season is
calling. They used to be a regular (weekly) visitor to our property from
early September, but in recent years their numbers here have decreased
significantly.
Kathy
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