Metallic Starlings

[Tiaris]

Isn't there a closed season in NSW for Deer (& also trout another feral species).

[wagga]

This week I have noticed a new bird appear in the trees in the back yard very early in the morning then disappearing/flying off soon after. Initially I thought it was a under sized male Satin Bower bird with glossy?? black feathers, red eyes, tail feathers ended in a vee shape and a unusual song/call. These birds are near impossible for me to photo due to their shyness, colour and back light through the trees.
Today, 6.30am, a group of 5 appeared. I was able to have a closer look before they flew off, chasing a kookaburra i think, and these birds look like the Metallic Starling (Aplonis metallica) that I have previously seen in Cairns.

Being a tropical bird and now winter is approaching could they be just migrating north from a extreme southern summer location. The record breaking wet year might have influenced their southern migration pattern.

[iaos]

Wagga, spangled drongos are on the move at the moment

[Tintola]

The long, forked tail gives it away.

[wagga]

Thanks guys. They sure are eye catching.