Thursday,
9 May 2024
Pacific koel returns to irk residents once again

THE most hated bird in Euroa, the pacific koel (pronounced “kerl”), is back in town.

Many residents have noticed the tourist’s persistent, repetitive call to attract a mate in recent weeks.

“It goes for several years where it doesn't appear in town, but the last three or four years it seems to have been fairly regular,” local bird photographer Bill Harris said.

“I think part of the ...

There's more to this story... Subscribe to Euroa Gazette.