Australasian Figbirds

[Keith Brandwood <>]

Stephen Ambrose wrote:
> While walking through Banjo Patterson Park, Gladesville (along the
> Parramatta River, Sydney) late yesterday afternoon/early evening, the local
> population of Australasian Figbirds was very noisy and active. Male and
> female figbirds were chasing each other through the trees, one male flew to
> a perch high up in a tall tree, launched into full song that went on for at
> least 10 minutes, and was obviously trying to attract a mate. Therefore,  it
> looks like the local figbird population could start nesting soon, even
> though it is still July. 
>
>  
>
> Although still cold at night and early morning, Sydney's had some nice,
> sunny weather the last few days, the days are getting longer and there's
> plenty of fruiting plants (mostly exotic species) along the river banks -
> all potentially triggering the breeding response. Has anyone else noticed
> other birds (figbirds or other species) getting ready to breed?
>
>  
>
> Stephen Ambrose
>
> Ryde, NSW
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Hi all/ Stephen, birds seen nesting recently, Magpie, Striated 
Thornbill, Raven, Yellow-tufted HE and Spotted Dove.
My pair of Rufous Whistler decided not to migrate again this year, this 
is the 5th year in a row they have preferred to stay in the beautiful 
Hawkesbury.
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