Grey-crowned Babblers killing other birds’ young

A friend told me that other day that he had seen this species killing the young of other birds. Have any Birding Aussers witnessed this?

Thanks

Denise

Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow Ph.D. PO Box 71 Darwin River, NT, Australia 0841 043 8650 835

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East Kew Gang Gangs

Walking home through Hays Paddock in Kew East this evening, there were about 20 Gang Gangs up the top end of Glass Creek. I’ve not seen this many here before.

Bill

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Thanks so much for the great advice on a bridge camera

Territorial alliances between Splendid and Variegated Fairy-wrens

see www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180521143827.htm

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The role of alarm calling birds in mixed species flocks

Some interesting research at www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180522170044.htm

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“great pleasure”

Oh! a Gyrfalcon. Wim!

Thanks so much. Keep telling us

Judith 500m SEQ (Australia)

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Looking for a second-hand scope for a good cause

Dear Birding-Aussers

I have just returned from a 12 day solo birding visit to Bhutan (highly recommended).

My guide while there was a 31 year old freelance birding guide by the name of Phub Dorji who was engaged by a local birding tour company “Off to Bhutan” (www.bhutanbirding.com) for my visit. He is a former . . . → Read More: Looking for a second-hand scope for a good cause

….and furthermore

…….and furthermore

I had planned to keep silent for a while, after 2 messages in one week, but today’s surprise I ‘must’ tell about.

The weather is still cold (6*C) and windy, and I needed both mittens and a woollen cap today. I started out at the airport, where I gave up yesterday. Little to . . . → Read More: ….and furthermore

…….and furthermore

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Chainsaw nest hollows may be much more effective than many nest boxes

see www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/conservation/could-chainsaws-fix-our-animal-habitat-problem-20180518-p4zg3y.html

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