Tod Machover is exploring Perth, Australia, this week, immersing himself in every corner he can find to try to understand what makes this beautiful city tick and searching for the “sounds of Perth.” Here are some photos he has been posting to his (private) Facebook page. We’re sure these places and impressions will bubble up in the new orchestra piece that he’ll be composing over the coming months.
Opera of the Future 
I can only think the bird is a sick/feather fallen out (or pulled out by other birds) magpie. The rest of the bird (apart from the neck) match.