The ol' rubber snake on the window sill trick kept the magpie-lark at bay
from the viewing window at the Edithvale wetlands bird hide, when nothing
else would...
-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Russell
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 9:28 AM
To: 'brian fleming' ;
Subject: Small Birds and window reflections
I used to get a lot of window strikes until I decided to stop cleaning the
windows. Worst offenders ( silliest?) were New Holland H/Es, Wattlebirds,
and Turtle Doves. Also had one Rainbow Lorikeet do it which then sat in the
bush where it had fallen for some time. When I tried to rescue it it seemed
to come out of concussion and flew off normally enough.
Pointless cleaning windows anyway, they only get grubby again after the next
rain.
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of brian fleming
Sent: Monday, 18 November 2013 4:29 PM
To:
Subject: Small Birds and window reflections
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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