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Unlikely that Magpie-larks ever
"think" they have found the most beautiful mate possible, as Carla
imagines. The sex of Magpie-larks is immediately obvious from their facial
patterns and of course the birds know what sex is what. They think they are
seeing another of their sex, not a potential "beautiful
mate".
Also, to comment on Ralph's question on
the subject: the use of one-way glass (or mirrors) is
not a good technique for constructing observation hides as birds are
likely to fly into them and kill themselves.
Philip
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Message-----
From: Carla Jackett <>
To:
birding <>
Date:
Thursday, 2 August 2001 13:54
Subject: Re: [BIRDING-AUS] glass
reflections
Hello,
I
have been told of Magpie Larks which have spent a lot of time looking
at
their own reflection for many weeks at a time. I suspect they
think they
have found the most beautiful mate possible? We
unfortunately have a number
of birds collide with our windows, and I
generally put up masking tape
strips to deter them. This seems to
work quite well. Are there any other
ways someone can recommend
without totally obscuring our vision to
the
outside?
Thanks
Carla
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