What You See Is What You Get. This is a journal blog, an explore-blog, a bit of this and that blog. Sharing where the mood takes me. Perhaps it will take you too.
This week we have the Bell Miner - one of the sparkling sound gems of the Australian bush! Once heard, never forgotten. If you wish to read more about the bird, click here. There are other birds in the background, but concentrate on the clear, ringing voice of the bellbirds...
As you say, YAM, once heard not forgotten. But Bell Miners are becoming a huge problem in terms of their displacement of other honeyeaters and the destruction of forests. Have you read Tim Low's outstanding book, "Where song began?" If not I would highly recommend it. The problem with Bell Miners - and Noisy Miners too - is covered in some detail.
Hari OM Ooh David, thank you for that reminder of TL's book... that came out about the time I was tranferring hemispheres and had been put on the 'wishlist' then... and got lost in a host of others since! I have corrected that oversight this very day and now have it on my Kindle... so it has been promoted to the TBR pile!
I was actually aware of the issues with the Bellbirds even before I departed OZ... Murdoch University had done a report in 2005 that resulted in much 'discussion' about the non-management of forest floors and the use of judicial burn-offs and such like, also that, ultimately, human presence and resulting invasive plant species enabled habitat that favours the Bells. An environmentalist pal from NSW sent me a 2017 report that made an interesting read. You might be one the few (possibly only!) of my readers who might also appreciate it, so it can be accessed online here. That report suggested that the Bells themselves are not entirely responsible and that other factors have to be more thoroughly assess. The latest assessment and review of current thinking can be accessed at Science Direct. Yxx
Oh my word YAM what a beautiful melody the Bell Bird has. Just gorgeous. The birds of Oz are quite the musicians. I hope you are feeling tip top today. Hugs Cecilia
Bells indeed! Thank you for the link to more info on this beautiful bird, previously unknown to me. Glad to know you are feeling better, as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyful song!
ReplyDeleteHi Yam - no wonder they're called 'bell miners' ... stunning! Cheers and feel easier - mine is going! Take care - Hilary
ReplyDeleteit sound just like bells and he is adorable. hope you feel better today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool sound, they are pretty birds. Have a happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteAs you say, YAM, once heard not forgotten. But Bell Miners are becoming a huge problem in terms of their displacement of other honeyeaters and the destruction of forests. Have you read Tim Low's outstanding book, "Where song began?" If not I would highly recommend it. The problem with Bell Miners - and Noisy Miners too - is covered in some detail.
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DeleteOoh David, thank you for that reminder of TL's book... that came out about the time I was tranferring hemispheres and had been put on the 'wishlist' then... and got lost in a host of others since! I have corrected that oversight this very day and now have it on my Kindle... so it has been promoted to the TBR pile!
I was actually aware of the issues with the Bellbirds even before I departed OZ... Murdoch University had done a report in 2005 that resulted in much 'discussion' about the non-management of forest floors and the use of judicial burn-offs and such like, also that, ultimately, human presence and resulting invasive plant species enabled habitat that favours the Bells. An environmentalist pal from NSW sent me a 2017 report that made an interesting read. You might be one the few (possibly only!) of my readers who might also appreciate it, so it can be accessed online here. That report suggested that the Bells themselves are not entirely responsible and that other factors have to be more thoroughly assess. The latest assessment and review of current thinking can be accessed at Science Direct. Yxx
Thanks, YAM. I have downloaded the article and will take great interest in reading it.
DeleteOh my word YAM what a beautiful melody the Bell Bird has. Just gorgeous. The birds of Oz are quite the musicians.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling tip top today.
Hugs Cecilia
It's easy to hear why they are called Bell Miners. What an interesting call they have.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and distinctive bird call.
ReplyDeleteAnd they are pretty looking birds too.
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