Cannibalism at Yorke's Hollow?
Interesting activity this morning at Yorke’s Hollow. A DUSKY MOORHEN carrying something white initiated binocular investigation – and revealed to be an egg shell. I assumed it was its own and it was removing it from the nest area, however, the bird proceeded to peck and ‘dunk’ the shell and eventually ate it. I am not sure if it was its own or shell from a boiled egg left by a picnic-er. It appeared quite white, no markings seen – and to have dried albumen still attached.
Also – two SACRED KINGFISHERS this morning! One chased by a NOISY MINER shot round in its arrow-straight way through the trees and around the lake until eventually the Miner gave up and backed off. 5 PURPLE SWAMPHENS with the two gawky chicks, 6 MOORHENS also with two noisy chicks, 5 WOOD DUCKS, 1 WHITE IBIS, 2 MAGPIE LARKS, 2 CRESTED PIGEONS, 1 WELCOME SWALLOW, 1 WILLIE WAGTAIL and 1 BLACK DUCK completed the list for the 15 minute survey.
Also – two SACRED KINGFISHERS this morning! One chased by a NOISY MINER shot round in its arrow-straight way through the trees and around the lake until eventually the Miner gave up and backed off. 5 PURPLE SWAMPHENS with the two gawky chicks, 6 MOORHENS also with two noisy chicks, 5 WOOD DUCKS, 1 WHITE IBIS, 2 MAGPIE LARKS, 2 CRESTED PIGEONS, 1 WELCOME SWALLOW, 1 WILLIE WAGTAIL and 1 BLACK DUCK completed the list for the 15 minute survey.
