From time to time a pair of White-browed Scrubwrens take exception to
their reflections in the windows. The male attacks them and the female
perches on the fence and calls and chatters, encouraging him. When I
stick up a hawk silhouette, they cease their attacks immediately.
Likweise Brown Thornbills, though I can't sex them.
Today we have a pair of Spotted Pardalotes attacking their own
reflections, usually clinging to the window frames and bricks but
sometimes fluttering up to hover. I felt they should not be wasting
time and energy in this way, so put up a hawk cut-out. They are taking
no notice whatever. Both birds attack - the female is as persistent as
the male. I was able to take several photos. But why don't SPs care
about a falcon shape, when Scrubwrens and Brown Thornbills do?
Problem - will they give up and get on with life if left alone, and
could they be hoping to nest in the adjacent fire-wood stack?
What a mistake it is to clean the windows.
Anthea Fleming
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