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Menoturals; Saturday Sounds

Here's one that brings me back to two places. There were Eastern Koels all around me at Asquith, and their call through the spring and early summer always lifted the heart. I was delighted, therefore, to find that outside my window in Mumbai, there were close cousins, the Asian Koels, who sounded the same and thus connected me to my Aussie home. The male also looks pretty much identical, the Indian female, though, as might be imagined, is slightly more prettily dressed!


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16 comments:

  1. peppylady (Dora)25 March 2023 at 05:51

    My cat Abner was quite interested in bird.
    Coffee is on and stay safe.

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  2. Stephanie25 March 2023 at 09:21

    What an exotic sound! I like their red eyes, too. I see that they are members of the cuckoo family. Thank you for the introduction to this bird. Hope you're feeling much better.

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  3. Duke25 March 2023 at 14:51

    What a beautiful song! He sounds so happy singing his heart out.

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  4. eileeninmd25 March 2023 at 14:58

    The Eastern Koel has a lovely sound. Have a happy weekend.

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  5. MadSnapper25 March 2023 at 15:11

    birds singing is a wonderful thing. this one is beautiful to see and hear. you can play different birds and pretend they are outside your window.

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  6. WFT Nobby25 March 2023 at 15:25

    Another amazing and beautiful song. I see Koels are relatives of the cuckoos whose calls will soon be echoing around Loch Torridon.
    Cheers, Gail.

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  7. David M. Gascoigne,25 March 2023 at 17:06

    It's a wonderful sound, YAM, and one that has delighted me too. I am quite sure that I heard a distinct phrase in there saying, "Come back, come back." It was no doubt aimed at you. Better sell that house and buy your ticket.

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  8. eileeninmd25 March 2023 at 17:43

    Hello YAM,
    Listening to the birds singing is a simple pleasure I enjoy. Thanks for sharing this bird and it's song. I appreciate you linking up and sharing your post. Have a wonderful weekend! PS, thanks for leaving me a comment.

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  9. My Mind's Eye25 March 2023 at 19:21

    The female is dressed to the nines and OMBs I love the red ring around the males eyes.
    I could be a tad jealous of their beautiful songs. I can't carry a tune in a bucket
    Hugs Cecilia

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  10. ~Lavender Dreamer~25 March 2023 at 19:42

    How beautiful! It's so nice to learn the sounds of the birds that we see....or that YOU see!

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  11. Breathtaking25 March 2023 at 20:48

    Hello:=)
    Mesmerising sounds sung by this lovely bird. Thank you!
    All the best.

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  12. Jenn Jilks25 March 2023 at 22:01

    You find the best birds! I am ready for more variety here. How do you pronounce koel? Take care, XX!

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    1. Yamini MacLean25 March 2023 at 22:12

      Hari OM
      Ko... and ell... exactly what he is calling! 😀 Yxx

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  13. Shiju Sugunan26 March 2023 at 10:34

    Their calls are impressive! In my latest post, I also showcase a female Asian Koel.

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  14. Adam Jones26 March 2023 at 13:39

    What a sound, and what a good looking bird.

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  15. Hilary Melton-Butcher26 March 2023 at 14:30

    Hi Yam - that's very soothing ... I can imagine lying outside happily dreaming with the sounds of life around me and the Asian Koel - cheers Hilary

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