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Some better news on the Orange-bellied Parrot

To: Carl Clifford <>
Subject: Some better news on the Orange-bellied Parrot
From: John Tongue <>
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 16:39:52 +1100
Yes, there is some encouragement here, but it needs to be remembered with 34 
returning, that 70 left the breeding grounds to head for the mainland at the 
end of last season (wild birds, released birds, and newly-fledged young).  
Hence, the 34 returning to date represents less than 50% of the population at 
the end of last season.  A current population on the breeding grounds of 71 
birds (returnees and released birds) is encouraging, but they are certainly not 
out of the woods yet.

Here's hoping the efforts and support can be maintained, and this encouraging 
trend can be continued.

Cheers,
John Tongue
Devonport, Tasmania


On 26/11/2014, at 2:29 PM, Carl Clifford <> wrote:

> Some brighter news on the OBP front.
> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-26/rare-breed-of-parrot-sees-a-population-boom/5919158
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> Carl Clifford
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