As a long term resident of Brisbanes southern outskirts its been interesting
to watch the gradual march of the Common Mynah (Acridotheres tristis) into
Brisbane. Its only a few short years ago one mainly saw them on the road
down from Toowoomba, and then ever nearer and nearer to Ipswich. Around
eighteen months ago I noticed the first bird in our estate here in
Calamvale, then a couple more, and I have been watching a family group for
some time not far from my home. Then the other day I noticed for the first
time some in my garden, and just this morning I see they are preparing to
nest in a large gum in the yard! As yet I dont see many of them as I
birdwatch around Brisbane, but they are obviously expanding all the time,
and I guess will eventually become common to the Brisbane area. Are any or
many being seen in the northern or western suburbs of Brisbane?
I just hope they dont drive away my native friends like the family of Superb
Fairy Wrens who give me so much pleasure!
David Taylor
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