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DOLLARBIRD IN WESTON

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Subject: DOLLARBIRD IN WESTON
From: Robin Hide <>
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:28:02 +1100
Two Dollarbirds high on dead tree on saddle between Mts Ainslie and Majura this morning.
Robin

Geoffrey Dabb wrote:
Yes, this is the time of year they move around.  Ditto in Narrabundah. The
distinctive shape on a powerline is very evident.  In 2003 this (normal)
seasonal movement gave rise to a widespread misapprehension that those
numbers were caused by the fires.

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From: Bron King Sent: Sunday, 22 February 2009 5:06 PM
To: Ian Fraser
Cc: 'Canberra Birds'
Subject: Re: [canberrabirds] DOLLARBIRD IN WESTON

A third on the wires near Ginninderra Cr on Copland Drive noon today

Bron

At 09:44 22/02/2009, Ian Fraser wrote:
And another loitering at Jerra, on the lines over J Creek in front of Fulica Hide (? first south of bridge).

Ian

Bruce Lindenmayer wrote:
Seen on electric wires near intersection of Streeton Drive and Hilder St around 11 am today


Bruce




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