I agree with Greg, I once heard what I thought was a Logrunner in Sydney
until I tracked the noise down to find a White-throated Treecreeper happily
calling away on the side of a Eucalypt. I have since heard this call
regularly even in Logrunner habitat and learnt to distinguish the two.
Another call which may even be mistaken for a Logrunner is one sometimes
made by Noisy Miners.
I personally wouldn't record any really unusual sightings If I simply heard
a call, I would make sure I have tracked the culprit down and seen it to be
sure. On the other hand, when I hear common species which I am familiar with
and I know occur in the area I often record them on surveys etc. because I
am certain of their identity, but if I hear something unusual I always try
and see it before I can make any decisions.
Kurtis Lindsay
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On Behalf Of Greg & Val Clancy
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 2:39 PM
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Subject: Log Runners in Southern NSW
Hi Rob,
A young birdo reported hearing a Logrunner at Iluka Nature Reserve, north
coast NSW, some years back. They don't occur there but a particular call of
the White-throated Treecreeper was somewhat reminiscent of the typical call
of the Logrunner and that was what was making the 'Logrunner' call.
Regards
Greg Clancy
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