Re: FW: [canberrabirds] Honeyeater Poll

[Con Boekel <>]

I lived for years where there were Black-chinned Honeyeaters. I recall
that they were audible for considerable distances, and that their call
was quite distinctive. I used to record them on the basis of their call.
While I have not actively birded in the ACT for the past 20 years, I
would walk on average about 30-40km a week, about half of it in the
bush. I believe if I had heard a Black-chinned Honeyeater in the last 20
years I would have noticed it and noted it.
Con

Geoffrey Dabb wrote:
> Some interesting responses so far, thank you. Does anyone else want to
> make a return to the below, before I sum up?
>
> *From:* Geoffrey Dabb 
> *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.
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