canberrabirds

Sparrow decline.

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Subject: Sparrow decline.
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Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 14:12:02 +1000
Terry Gourlay says:

> However,Since Christmas,something interesting has happened ,Noisy
Mynahs
> have started a colony behind my home and the Indian Mynahs have been
forced
> out.In the last few weeks the first Sparrows for about three years
have reappeared.

I've noticed Noisy Miners more frequently over the last few weeks too,
notable for what previously has been a rare bird in our area.  No
evidence of a colony setting up house, though.  Mynah and sparrow
numbers remain unchanged.

Brendan

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