Close encounter with Koel

["Suzi Lewis" <>]

Hi all,

At Nielsen Park/Beach this morning I had a surprisingly close encounter with 
a male Koel. I managed to get to within about 8 metres of him (at eye level, 
seeing as I was on a raised footpath) while he was still calling. Every 
other Koel I've ever seen/heard in my area (Bronte) has always stopped 
calling whenever I get within 50 metres of its tree, or sometimes even 
whenever I step outside the front door! They seem very shy normally, so I 
was surprised that this one kept calling while hopping from branch to branch 
TOWARDS me. I got a really nice look at him but it's a pity I didn't have my 
camera.
cheers,
Suzi


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