Hi all
not sure if anyone is tracking the progress of Brush Turkeys through
Sydney's northern suburbs, but I had one in my garden yesterday (Sat 14th)
at about 11:30 am. Not sure how long it had been there, but I observed the
bird for 15 minutes before it flopped (this is not a typo, more a
description of this bird's flying technique!) over the fence into next
door's garden.
I think it was a young bird - the head and wattle were very dull and the
head was very hairy, the plumage was more dark ashy grey than black and the
belly was heavily spotted.
Although great to see a new bird for my house list, I can't say I am too
disappointed that it hasn't showed up again - I'd hate all that hard work
spreading mulch in the autumn to go to be "unspread" into making a turkey's
nest! (Before the outcry, there's a great national park just up the road if
it wants to make a nest.)
Cheers
Tom Wilson
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