We have jus retuned from Perth. The hundreds of lorikeets that roost on the
Norfolk Island pines there have been commented on before. At about 30 minutes
before sunset, these birds fly in, in small flocks, until just after sunset.
They make a tremendous din. There could be thousands. They stay there all
night. When they first arrive there is a lot of communication between them.
Arguing and disputing? pleased to see each other after a day apart? don't
really know each other, but are being friendly? or aggressive? How far do they
come from? There are no droppings under the trees, on cars or people. How
come? I they did spot on cars or picnic spots there would be an outcry against
them. They are very unpopular in Perth because they are displacing the local
Port Lincoln parrot. No hope of getting rid of them now
There is more information if you go to Google and then to 'rainbow lorikeets at
Cottesloe Beach', but that information does not answer any of my questions
"Sculpture on the Beach" was on at Cottesloe while we were there. Parking
difficult. It is a wonderful beach to display 70 sculptures. (I am a bit
biased because I come from Cottesloe). Swimming good, not many people in the
water, although the weather was very hot. Spooked by sharks?
The sun sets in the right direction, over the sea, over Rottnest, beautiful
Also at Perth airport, they seem to perch there all night, again, hundreds.
Lights are on there all night. Also street lights are on at Cottesloe all
night.
Does a HANZAB give information about these sorts of activities?
Also, the osprey nest at Devil's Elbow, on a very inadequate dead tree, is
still there. We did not see any sign of the ospreys though.
Elizabeth
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