This afternoon I was doing a survey for the local
landcare group with with a family (mother & 9 year old son were
participantsin last term's birdwatching for beginners course I gave at the
Community House, plus 6 year old daughter/sister tagged along). While
walking along the children began chatting about "Mini Magpies". It took me
a while to realise they meant Mudlarks (aka Magpie Larks in the books). I
think the kid's name is the best I've heard yet for this species!
Elizabeth Shaw
Phillip Island
Victoria
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