They were feeding on both blossom and lerps. I think the
blackish bill indicates an adult female in breeding condition.
From: sandra henderson
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Sent: Friday, 3 September 2010 4:18 PM
To: Cog line
Subject: [canberrabirds] swift parrots - still there this afternoon
after Matthew's message I went over to the carpark at around
3pm -the swift parrots are still there, still being chased by the wattlebirds,
but just moving from tree to tree (many flowering gums). I saw them in
same area (but couldn't ID them as they flew over, since I've not seen this
species very often in the past) about 2 weeks ago, so they have been around for
a while. Light very poor today, but still got a good look at them
