We have a cherry tree in our backyard in Canberra and this year it has
produced a fine crop.
The first to discover it were a large party of Eastern Rosellas, but since
the first day I have not seen an Eastern Rosella on it.
Silveryes like the cherries, as do Starlings and Indian Mynahs, but each
evening the tree is visited by several King Parrots and Crimson Rosellas.
What I have noticed, however, is that the KPs and CRs are all immature
birds, whereas generally around the suburbs there is a mixture of adults and
immatures of these two species.
Any thoughts on why only imamtures of these two spp should visit this tree,
is it like children and sweet shops, ie immatures having a sweet tooth for
something that isn't really any nutritive value?
cheers
John Leonard
By not valuing goods which are hard to obtain, you bring it about that
people do not act like thieves. Te Tao Ching.
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John Leonard (Dr)
http://www.jleonard.net
PO Box 243, Woden, ACT 2606, Australia
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