A nasty little secret
You won't believe they have ...24 total reviews
Comment from Aussie
Super write to inform other countries about our special bird. I killed a snake when I was in the country. It was necessary, couldn't have a swamp tiger come into the house. I didn't want to kill it, or any snakes but it's part of life in the bush. I thought your information about our Kookaburra, its secret, and those predator chicks! K xx
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
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Super write to inform other countries about our special bird. I killed a snake when I was in the country. It was necessary, couldn't have a swamp tiger come into the house. I didn't want to kill it, or any snakes but it's part of life in the bush. I thought your information about our Kookaburra, its secret, and those predator chicks! K xx
Comment Written 27-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
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I am so glad you liked it Kay. If there?s enough interest I might consider writing more and compiling them into a book. Thank you greatly for the six stars. Such an encouragement.
Wendy
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You could write about our native animals; a book would be good. Americans are very interested. K xx
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Enjoyed this, it was very interesting. I remember the song. I am a Texan, I don't know why I know it. That nasty secret is awful, and depressing. This is not unknown in nature. I found out when I had cars, that a momma cat will eat her babies if they are sickly, or if she has too many. Icky. I never looked at her the same. Good informative, interesting story. Give us more from your book. Karen
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
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Enjoyed this, it was very interesting. I remember the song. I am a Texan, I don't know why I know it. That nasty secret is awful, and depressing. This is not unknown in nature. I found out when I had cars, that a momma cat will eat her babies if they are sickly, or if she has too many. Icky. I never looked at her the same. Good informative, interesting story. Give us more from your book. Karen
Comment Written 27-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
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Thank you very much Karen. I am pleased you found it interesting and informative. There is no book as yet but I am thinking of compiling all my stories about Australiana into a book, if there is enough interest.
Wendy
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you have wonderful pictures and info, and stories. You have many avenues. Schoolbooks. Encyclopedias.
National geographic. Bloomsbury they publish in UK and USA You are good. I want a free book!haha
Karen
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I need an Australian publisher for preference. But I will check out Bloomsbury. Thank you!
Wendy
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Happy to steer. A signed book by the way!haha Karen
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Lol. It has to be written first before I make any promises.
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You are very good.you will succeed. Karen
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Wow, Wendy, thank you so much for this wealth of information about the kookaburra! I'm ashamed to say I had very little knowledge about this bird and certainly not its "nasty little secret." I am reassured, however, that their little hook is lost as they develop into mature birds and that the act of "siblicide" (never previously heard of that word) is nature's way of increasing the chick's survival in the nest. Fascinating and well researched read! Well done! Debbie
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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
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Wow, Wendy, thank you so much for this wealth of information about the kookaburra! I'm ashamed to say I had very little knowledge about this bird and certainly not its "nasty little secret." I am reassured, however, that their little hook is lost as they develop into mature birds and that the act of "siblicide" (never previously heard of that word) is nature's way of increasing the chick's survival in the nest. Fascinating and well researched read! Well done! Debbie
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Comment Written 27-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
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Thank you very much Debbie. I enjoyed your thoughtful review very much.
Wendy
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Wendy,
This was a great little read, informative and clean in presentation.
We are warned not to feed them - as the birds then have expectations which are not appreciated by other picnickers, - just like the seagulls who are the bane of my existence! lol
The chicks are responsible for what is called siblicide - they frequently kill their siblings. - to be fair, I've considered this many times myself...
All the best
G
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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
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Hi Wendy,
This was a great little read, informative and clean in presentation.
We are warned not to feed them - as the birds then have expectations which are not appreciated by other picnickers, - just like the seagulls who are the bane of my existence! lol
The chicks are responsible for what is called siblicide - they frequently kill their siblings. - to be fair, I've considered this many times myself...
All the best
G
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Comment Written 27-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
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Lol. I wrote recently about the Seagull Patrol in Sydney. There is a restaurant precinct near the Opera House which was bothered by seagulls. Now there are dogs which are trained to chase them away. The dogs and their owner/trainers are paid handsomely to walk up and down past the outdoor dining area. The dogs have special permission to be in dining areas, never beg for food but will pose beside diners on request.
Now about that siblicide problem ?.
Many thanks for reviewing. I enjoyed your review a lot.
I haven?t seen you around lately. Hope all is well.
Wendy