I finally confirmed my Yarralumla Koel fledgling this morning when a large golden one was first heard and then seen fly for at least 30 m into the
same Oak as on 2 December. Certainly, it was quite advanced by now, though still fed by a Red Wattlebird. Surprised to observe such an early one which must have been from an egg laid in the last fortnight in October. Adult Koels have been very conspicuous
in my local area for the past fortnight, with females often sitting quietly on wires for quite long times, at least 15 minutes on one occasion. Jack Holland
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Sent: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 8:04 AM
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Subject: RE: [Canberrabirds] Koel fledgling
Thanks Nicki, that’s the second confirmed one for the season of which I am aware. On 3 December Stan Jarzynski photographed a begging one at his place
in Kambah which appeared to be an orphan because there was no host around. After he fed it plums it disappeared and was not to be able to be found again. I was pretty certain I heard on in Yarralumla the day before that, there was continuous begging which
I couldn’t locate in a very big leafy oak but could not find again despite several searches in the following days. Very interesting for young fledglings to be so mobile?
Regards
Jack Holland
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Subject: [Canberrabirds] Koel fledgling
A recently-fledged Koel in Bruce this morning, attended by a Wattlebird. A couple of adult Koels calling vigorously close by.
Cheers
Nicki Taws
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