Thursday morning there were reports of "lots" of
Superbs on the NE edge of Mt Rogers prior to 08.30. BY 08.30 there were two
flying across the Wickens Place (Fraser) carpark and then remaining calling in
the trees 'behind' Woodger place. By 08.45 begging calls came from the
trees north of the twin reservoirs and I saw two DY being fed by a
male.
As he flew off he was joined by (presumably) his
mate & the young became quiet.
About 20 mins later there were groups of SPs in
trees above Avery Place (Fraser) gardens with many begging calls. I would say
there were at least 12 birds involved though some flew out of the trees from
time to time.
At one point it seemed a brown raptor was hasstling
the family. It was seen off by the male.
Although 30+ birds have been seen near MT R
previously I've not been there at the right time to see those
numbers.
It's intriguing to speculate on the origins of this
morning's group.
Rosemary
