Hi Barney,
That is a very valid question. There have of course been studies
like that over many events. There will be summary writings on the subject. Unfortunately
I don’t think you will find a simple answer. Many factors operate in this,
not all sites will respond in the same way, it depends on plant species
involved, the climate since then and many other factors. It could be said each bird
species will respond in its own way (although there will be groupings). Some
birds will survive and stay or repopulate quickly. Some species will be
attracted to the change. Some will take years or many decades to return to “normal”.
People familiar with that area could respond about that area. Each bit of
information needs to be taken within its own context.
Philip
From: Birding-Aus
[ On Behalf Of Barney
Sent: Monday, 25 January, 2021 2:01 PM
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Subject: [Birding-Aus] Question
When
the devastating bushfires went through Healesville
etc back in 2009 we
went
through there on our way to Gippsland and stayed
the night to support the locals.
My
question is, has the birdlife recovered to the pre-bushfire numbers and if
so
how long did it take.
Barney
Enders
