Probably depends on the person, but I find it pleasant! Not quite as droning as some other species over east...

A tick-tock cicada, Physeema quadricincta! Pretty common in the Perth area (and broader SW of WA) in summer, responsible for that near constant ticking sound you might be hearing.

Very cool!

They're pretty abundant on campus at Joondalup! And definitely hear a few of them at my place in the northern suburbs

Same! So many around at the moment

It's a great shot Judy!

@ceb-uwa.bsky.social @rowanlym.bsky.social

Anyone else planning their trip to Palau already...? #AOC2025

Recently discovered this species for the first time down at Dwellingup a few weeks ago! Pretty speccy shade of yellow

Just a few! Lucky it was exactly where I thought it was which minimised the damage 🤣

Sounds like some figgin' great jam, Rob!

Lovely article but especially love that it ends with sending a correction to the journalist about what bird species they saw, which is perhaps the most birder thing I can imagine someone doing 😂 great work @drkyliesoanes.bsky.social!

Still the most terrifying bird call I have ever heard in the wild (especially when you aren't expecting it!)