It now appears that the Black-chinned
Honeyeater HAS visited the ACT at least once beforehand. COG’s Rarities
panel now has to hand a fairly conclusive Birds Australia unusual bird report
form for the species for 1998 which B.Aust accepted and incorporated without
consulting the local group. The COG Rarities Panel will consider the report at
its next meeting in September. Interestingly, the location (Lake Ginninderra)
is a much surveyed area so perhaps the “overlooked” option has some
credence. b
From: Geoffrey Dabb
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Sent: Sunday, 15 July 2007 7:24 PM
To:
Subject: [canberrabirds]
Honeyeater Poll
The following is a question on many people’s lips: are
these 2 honeyeaters breaking new ground or have they just been overlooked in
the past?
I am interested in what YOU (all chatline members) think, even if you
haven’t thought deeply about it.
‘Canberra
area’ means the ACT north of Tharwa.
Reply to me with your view on the following statements:
B: The Black-chinned Honeyeater has probably visited
the Canberra
area several times over the last 10 years but has been overlooked
If you agree, reply ‘B overlooked’, if you disagree reply ‘B
not here’.
W: The White-fronted Honeyeater has probably visited the Canberra area several
times over the last 10 years but has been overlooked.
If you agree, reply ‘W overlooked’, if you disagree reply ‘W
not here’.
The reason for your view is not the main thing, but if you want to add
that, that would be good. Add any qualifications or comments that you
wish.
The results of this poll, which is only about perceptions, will be
reported in due course.
