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G'day Birders,
I'm sure there are many places with tame
wildlife, and even a few with wild wildlife. When I was working as an eco-tour
guide, I regularly took overseas tourists to Euroka Clearing, in the Blue
Mountain National Park, (Glenbrook section) west of Sydney.
One of the highlights of this spot was the
Kookaburras, which the Americans all loved, but their habit of sharing dinner
with us was a little disturbing for some (especially the Japanese). The usual
feeding method was to dive down and take food off the table (or off a hot
bar-b-que), which was O.k. if they didn't make too much of a mess. The problem
was when they flew threw at speed and took what ever it was that you had in your
hand (or on your fork). This was especially a problem when you almost had 'your'
food in your mouth. Chicken was their favourite, but anything would
do.
At least the Satin bowerbirds only at the crackers,
and not the cheese.
Cheers,
Graham Turner
Lower Blue Mountains
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