My brother has a holiday shack at Rubicon (Vic.), not so far from
Thornton. Recently he discovered a large domestic rooster dumped in the
vicinity - by his description probably a Light Sussex. It was
scratching about and crowing from time to time. Fortunately some
passers-by were willing to take it away to an animal shelter.
He was thinking 'Great, no more morning rooster racket', when there
was another 'Cock-a-doodle-doo!' from up the ridge - the local Lyrebird
had learnt the call and was repeating it. It had the call almost right
- but could not quite manage the last note - perhaps too high?
We are wondering how long it takes a Lyrebird to learn a new call to
add to its repertoire, and how long it will keep it. There are no other
poultry for miles.
Anthea Fleming
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