Hi Rory
Blackbirds started calling in earnest in The Dandenongs [40 kms east of
Melbourne] about the same time as your report, last week.
But the invasive common mynah [the species has moved up the Mountain highway
this year onto the edge of the Dandenong Ranges National Park] started strong
early morning calling 2-3 weeks ago.
I have read that the mynah tries to nest earlier than the native bird species
to reduce challenges for nesting hollows........is this correct?
And what can we do to stop the tide of this 'feral' from establishing itself in
our area?
Any suggestions for getting rid of it?
Cheers
Laurie Living
Rory Poulter - Atlas Project wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I live in Balwyn in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and for the last few
> years have noted when the Blackbird first starts singing. The first songs
> start in the second week of August, and right on cue this morning I heard
> my first Blackbird song. By the end of August I expect the morning air to
> be awash with Blackbird song. I wonder how the timing of the Blackbird song
> compares in other parts of the country?
> Through the winter I have been hearing the occasional Song Thrush singing.
>
> Rory
>
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