nickname

[ravenscroft]

what is a popular australian nickname for the bird called mother carey's goose which is also the first name of a currently successful female pop singer

[kev100]

It seems to have several names, Storm Petrel, Giant Fulmar or Great Black Petrel

Take your pick.

[silly moo]

ravenscroft - you forgot to say it's the aussie nickname you are looking for.

[kev100]

Oh I just saw the bit about the female pop singer so I guess that lets my suggestions out, unless there is a pop singer called storm

[silly moo]

Sorry folks - I think I need a new pair of glasses.

[sly35]

Shot in the dark - they wouldn't call it a 'Kylie' would they??!!

[postalquiz]

Ravenscroft you might have the good grace to admit that this is a Quizmail question.

[silly moo]

But if he did then we would all get the advantage of any replies>

[graemer]

I'm an Aussie and have no idea what this nickname is supposed to be. We used to call Kylie "The singing Budgie" but that doesn't seem right!

[graemer]

Ok after lots of searching Australian bird sites I found a refernece that said whalers used to call a species of petrel Nelly. So I think its Nelly (Furtardo). Let me know what I win!

[marje]

I've got Nelly for this one as well.