Well, weren’t we blessed with the weather for blitz 5.
Despite dire predictions, the weather could not have been much nicer for most
of the weekend. If only the rain had held off just an hour or two longer on the
Sunday … A heartfelt “thank you” to all who got out and
surveyed their special spots, and especially to those who have already returned
their datasheets. I’m already inundated but will catch up in time.
Highlights so far have been the influx of woodswallows. Re the question about
estimating numbers, just do your best. In the grand scheme of things, there is
not a lot of difference between 500 and 600. Re inability to distinguish
between the White-browed and Masked at a great height, just put a note on your
datasheet that it was woodswallow sp. I have yet to investigate but there may
be a generic code I can use. Most fortunately the 20 I observed were perched on
a dead tree along the Cotter Rd
and enabled close inspection. All were White-browed, and their colours in the late
afternoon sun were a sheer delight. To those who have not yet returned your
datasheets, I look forward to receiving them shortly. And do come to the
November COG meeting to collect your “thank you” for participating
in the blitz – a native plant, courtesy of Greening Australia, plus a
chance to win a variety of prizes - books, paintings, photographs, cards, a
Christmas pudding etc etc. I’ll post periodic blitz result updates
to this chat line from time to time, as I wade my way through the data. Cheers,
Barbara
