First Koel ever

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GregL
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First Koel ever

This evening for the first time ever I heard a Koel at our place, 20 km northof bathurst. We have been here 23 years. I guess it is bad news for the local Magpies.

Woko
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Going on the distribution map for the Common Koel in Morcombe's field guide I'm surprised to learn this is your first hearing of a Koel where you live, Greg.

GregL
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Before Bathurst I lived in the upper Blue Mts,never heard a Koel there either. This is the first time I have heard a Koel anywhere in the central tablelands, definitely never heard one west of the Mountains.They are on the move.

gphe
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Bad news for Red Wattle Birds as well and bad news for you if they decide to roost and call from a nearby tree - they start about 3am !!

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