Aussie Finch Forum

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

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.

Wagga, spangled drongos are on the move at the moment

The long, forked tail gives it away.

Thanks guys. They sure are eye catching.