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Narcissistic Bush Stone-Curlew

To: Carl Clifford <>, Birding-Aus Aus <>
Subject: Narcissistic Bush Stone-Curlew
From: bob gosford <>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:31:59 +0930
Ouch - obviously not scared of humans and our creations then.

I wouldn't take on a BSC in a staring contest, thats for sure.

Reminded me of this recent post at The Northern Myth:
http://blogs.crikey.com.au/northern/2010/09/27/bird-of-the-week-the-bush-stone-curlew-as-a-harbinger-of-death-and-more/

On 20 October 2010 08:51, Carl Clifford <> wrote:

> Dear All,
>
> In today's edition of the NSW Central Coast's Express Advocate, there is a
> story about a young male Bush Stone-Curlew which had apparently fallen in
> love with its own reflection. Staff at businesses in West Gosford noticed
> the BSC staring at its refection in the showroom windows of the businesses.
> After several days , NSW National Parks were called in and the bird has been
> placed in care at the Australian Reptile Park for a check up prior to
> release.
>
> The full story can be read at
> http://express-advocate-wyong.whereilive.com.au/news/story/lonely-bird-falls-in-love-with-its-own-reflection-until-a-real-lovebird-is-found/
>
> Cheers,
>
> Carl Clifford
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