Hi everyone.
I have just arrived home from a 3 week birding trip to the sub-antarctic
islands (as far south as Maquarie and east to the Chathams). Many species
were seen, however no Magenta Petrel unfortunatly! I have many many
questions regarding these I'm sure most of you could answer but that is for
another email on another afternoon!
My question is one of a more local nature. Upon my arrival back home, I
found my property (near Murrumbateman) was inundated with an unusually large
number of Dollarbirds (a dozen or so that have become resident to my place
over the last few weeks/month. I don't suppose this is unusual but I have
never seen such numbers on my property before. Has anybody heard of a cause
perhaps of this influx of dollarbirds or indeed has anyone else experienced
it? I was wondering if it was anyway related to the influx of superbs etc
that has been happening of late.
When do Dollarbirds generally migrate back up north (I presume it is at the
end of the wet season)?
Cheers, Geoff
.--_/\ Geoff Kay
/ \ 'Waminda' c/o Hall
\_.--.._/ PO ACT 2618
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From: "Philip Veerman" <>
To: "ian gordon" <>
CC: <>
Subject: Re: [canberrabirds] Tidbinbillia
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:36:29 +1100
Ian,
They could not be Shining Flycatchers there. Satin or Leaden Flycatchers
are likely. The Magpie Geese are introduced, semi domestic birds and have
been there for years.
Philip
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