Birds in the bush

A couple of interesting observations from the March bird survey conducted by avian enthusiasts Rob Palazzi and Michael Paver.

“Excitement plus with a few of the little birds present again. They’ve been missing for a few months, but, whilst not in big numbers, a few have reappeared.

Interesting also with the Satin Bowerbirds - they seem to be fairly regular now in Noorumba Reserve and sometimes flying between that and the Puntei Creek Wetlands Reserve. The bowers in the Wetlands and the West Ridge South appear to be gone, but Michael and I wonder if they might start again in Noorumba. Any local knowledge for that reserve would be useful.

The Carey Bay Wetlands is showing trends in numbers for the two most populous species - Noisy Miner and Rainbow Lorikeet, with the Miners declining and the Rainbows increasing over the last several years. It could be interesting to continue this trend mapping for this and other spots.”

Images R. Palazzi.