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From: "Ian Clayton" <>
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 09:39:08 +1000
Desley Williams wrote

>Hi Fellow Birders:

>Have any birders ever heard of a bird getting into a Whirlybird Ventilation
System?

Hi Desley

I had the experience of a female Red-winged Parrot doing the same in the
garage of our previous home.
I can only assume that the bird was trying to fly towards the light coming
through the Whirlybird.  Luckily in this instance I was able to save the
bird.   I have noticed on several occasions that trapped birds will fly up
when there is a possible escape route by flying down.   I have seen this
under verandas, in garages and when birds occasionally find their way into a
house.  Butterflies have the same problem.

Regards

Ian Clayton

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