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Superb Parrots [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

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Subject: Superb Parrots [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
From: "Perkins, Harvey" <>
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:11:47 +1000
I had a single Superb Parrot fly over home (Gleneagles, Kambah) at 8:24 this morning. I think it was a male but it was silhouetted against the bright morning sky and fairly high up. Was quite vocal as it flew rapidly from south (Urambi Hills) to north - trajectory between Mt Neighbour and the Murrumbidgee I'd say.
 
It's the first time I've seen a Superb Parrot south of the Lake (Burley Griffin) except for a mid-winter male several years ago that I assumed to be an escapee.
 

Harvey Perkins
CRC Strategy and Communication Section

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From: wallaces [
Sent: Sunday, 13 September 2009 6:14 PM
To: Canberra birds
Subject: Fw: [canberrabirds] Superb Parrots

Counted at least 50 today at the same spot on Mt Rogers.  From my experience of Mt Rogers, it is unusual to have such a large number this early in the season with the larger groups usually appearing around December.  Has anyone else seen this this many at this time of year on Mt Rogers?
 
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