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Lake Indoon

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In the shade there were several Western Grey Kangaroos that reluctantly moved to another shady spot as we approached and there were Yellow-rumped Thornbills and Splendid Fairywrens. . Western Grey Kangaroo. Feral bees. Water on the far side of Lake Indoon.

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15 Australian Birds (Episode 2)

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In a nationwide survey in 2005, the Australian public rated the common myna as the most significant pest, beating contenders such as the cane toad, the European rabbit, and feral cat ( source ). It is probably a rumor that writing a post about Australia and not mentioning kangaroos is illegal, but why take the risk?

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When birds attack!

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In the event I’m in a life or death struggle with an Oregon Junco or a particularly feral Dunnock I’d rather my birding companion was at least nominally on my side. The females quickly pair off again with a new male who usually has a more relaxed attitude to the odd moving kangaroos in his patch.