The Cunning Currawong
An Australian wildlife encounter.6 total reviews
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This story is very well-written. The plot flows smoothly, specific details are
well-stated, and it's FUNNY. Also, unlike with some other entries, the grammar,
punctuation, sentence structure, . . . are GREAT!
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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This story is very well-written. The plot flows smoothly, specific details are
well-stated, and it's FUNNY. Also, unlike with some other entries, the grammar,
punctuation, sentence structure, . . . are GREAT!
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Thanks Janice... I know you give excellent feedback in your reviews about those spags thingies... i had to look that up to see what they were, because I pride myself on attention to detail in those matters, and hopefully it will be an extremely rare occasion when a reviewer has to take me to task for those blemishes.
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I don't allow myself to judge on correctness only, BUT correctness is important. I am distracted by numerous errors--retired English teacher! You write really well :-)
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Thanks for the compliment. My English teacher would be proud I turned out ok. Your students will have been taught well too.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
That's really funny! I can see this battle taking place. That bird does look a bit mean and definately relentless. That beak also looks like it means business. I really enjoyed reading this well written story from the book of Roger! Well done!
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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That's really funny! I can see this battle taking place. That bird does look a bit mean and definately relentless. That beak also looks like it means business. I really enjoyed reading this well written story from the book of Roger! Well done!
Comment Written 11-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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I am glad you enjoyed it, Jeffrey. That bird sure was feisty!
Comment from 24chas
I really enjoyed this read. Man vs nature I guess. The pacing of this story was good and the described battle was well done. I would say the bird probably got the win with the soiling of the motorbike. Nice job.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2019
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I really enjoyed this read. Man vs nature I guess. The pacing of this story was good and the described battle was well done. I would say the bird probably got the win with the soiling of the motorbike. Nice job.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2019
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Thanks for your review and comments, Chas. I hope Nature can keep on winning.
Comment from Shirley McLain
Your story gave me a chuckle. I can see it all in my mind's eye. From the looks of that bird in the picture, it could do some damage if it wanted. Great story and very good writing. Thanks for sharing it. Shirley
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2019
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Your story gave me a chuckle. I can see it all in my mind's eye. From the looks of that bird in the picture, it could do some damage if it wanted. Great story and very good writing. Thanks for sharing it. Shirley
Comment Written 07-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2019
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Yep, those beaks are a bit scary looking. The currawongs have beautifully melodious song so that kinda makes up for it.
Comment from LIJ Red
That looks like the crow who was devouring our garden seed faster than we could plant. I was ten or so, and shot him with a 22 short rimfire up the side of his head. As I carried him to show my dad he came to and whipped my erse and flew away...
excellent yarn.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2019
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That looks like the crow who was devouring our garden seed faster than we could plant. I was ten or so, and shot him with a 22 short rimfire up the side of his head. As I carried him to show my dad he came to and whipped my erse and flew away...
excellent yarn.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2019
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Good on you for defending your family's garden... and good on that tough old crow for living to see another day. Maybe he emigrated to Australia and the bird in my story is one of his relatives!
Comment from JudyE
Such an entertaining story. When we camped in the south-west of Western Australia, the kookaburras would fly in over your shoulder and swipe the meat off the barbecue. I do have one comment to make:
'Then I became aware of a battle for supremacy raging.' I might have put 'battle raging for supremacy' but I think it is just a matter of opinion. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2019
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Such an entertaining story. When we camped in the south-west of Western Australia, the kookaburras would fly in over your shoulder and swipe the meat off the barbecue. I do have one comment to make:
'Then I became aware of a battle for supremacy raging.' I might have put 'battle raging for supremacy' but I think it is just a matter of opinion. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2019
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Yes indeed, kookaburras are great scroungers too. Thanks for pointing out that improvement... when I read the story back to myself it did jarr somewhat as is. I will change it.
