White-throated nightjar

[Laurence and Leanne Knight <>]

The Dam Lamb Service Clan wrote:
> 
> 
>  I am hearing a pre-dawn, pre kookaburra call which eludes me. A
> single repeated note, rather like a strong chicken cheep, in sets of
> either two or three notes, with gap of maybe 5-10 seconds between
> sets.Only lasts 10-15 mins., always finishes before dawn.
>  
>       My best guess is Eastern Whipbird, as the call has some
> familiarity with the female reply to the male's whip.Maria's guess is
> either Grey Shrike Thrush or Eastern Yellow Robin. Any takers?
>  

Last w/e as I was wandering along the old border fence between Black
Snake Ridge and Mt Gipps I heard a whipbird doing a spot of harmonious
vocalising [chirping, not the normal whipcracking or buzzing]

Regards, Laurie.



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