A few weeks ago I realised I hadn't seen or heard a bellbird for a while. I didn't rush to blog about it, it may be that they're around, but quieter and less visible in early winter, when logically the aggression of these angry beasties may be reduced due to no breeding or young to protect. I meant to ask Lib and the boys if they'd seen or heard them, but kept forgetting, then when I eventually did they said they hadn't noticed their abscence.
I still haven't seen or heard one, and, as they're reputed to be nomadic, they may well return to breed soon. I live in hope they may have moved on for an extended period, giving other small birds a bit of a go, and even kookaburras, which I have heard in our immediate area in the mornings. Normally they're harrassed unmercifully by bellbirds if they venture into their territory.
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Hi Carey,
Its Peter Wylaars here.I have been following your blog for some time and find it most interesting.
you have just brought to my atention the fact that the bell bird is not around. I also have an interest in birds.
Hope you get this Peter
You can email me at farcki@gmail.com
Nice to hear from you Peter. Birds are great for sure. I will email you. My son Gordon is doing horticulture at Swinburne and said the other day he wanted me to get an Osmanthus fragrans. Is that what you told me a while back you was a favourite of yours that you propogate? Can we have one?
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