The solace of birds

The solace of birds

In troubled times, Patsy Hunt turns to the comfort of a garden alive with birds. ​

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In troubled times, Patsy Hunt turns to the comfort of a garden alive with birds. ​​
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I The residents 
March 20, 2020 – If you have a supply of water and a garden that provides a food supply the birds will come. ​
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III The visitors
May 15, 2020 - The koalas are gone from Cowes, writes Patsy Hunt, but so far the birds are hanging in there, thanks to people who still treasure their gardens.
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V Occasional visitors
July 17, 2020 - Patsy Hunt celebrates occasional visitors to the garden: the silvereye, the brown goshawk, the yellow-tailed black cockatoo and the powerful owl.
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​II The regulars
April 17, 2020 - When the sound of a chainsaw jangles the nerves, Patsy Hunt returns to the comfort of her garden and the birds that call it home. ​
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IV Birds that make a splash
June 19, 2020 - You don't have to be an expert to appreciate birds, writes Patsy Hunt. Enjoy their beauty, their tenacity and their ability to enjoy life despite all the threats they face.
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VI Look to the skies 
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Aug 13, 2020 - Look to the skies near Rhyll and you may spot a white-bellied sea- eagle, writes Patsy Hunt in the final part of her series on Phillip Island birds.