Monday 25 June 2012

Blue Wrens beginning to moult

We noticed one of the Superb Fairy Wrens is already moulting. We thought this was rather early in the season. Is this so? Annette

 Superb Fairy Wren from Annette

 Noticed the exact same thing out here on the 22 June, Don't know past history of moulting times for the East Coast but wikipedia and Disjunct Naturalists mention changes of colour during the first breeding season. John

Video from John

Heard a bird song before seven the last couple of mornings, I think it may be a Bassian Thrush, any suggestions?
Two confirmations, indeed a Bassian Thrush, male and only in winter, usually  during twilight john


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