One occasionally comes across mixed pairs, and there is the flock of hybrids at Bowen Park. However, Christine, your account recalls the report by Elizabeth a few weeks ago of ‘young long-billed corellas’ flying from the hollow while an adult long-billed was later seen within. It is possible that there are 2 chambers behind the one hollow entrance, each being used – or explored – by different species of corella.
From: Christine [
Sent: Monday, 29 September 2014 9:06 AM
To: Martin Butterfield; Geoffrey Dabb
Cc: Margaret Leggoe
Subject: Re: [canberrabirds] A Visit to Victoria (6)
On the topic of Corellas, a few weeks ago I observed a "Long-billed" Corella at a hollow at Campbell park - apparently this is their "usual" nest hollow. On Saturday, I observed a Little Corella at the same hollow, and took a photo, but just as the bird was flying off. When I looked through my photos last night, I noticed another face looking out of the hollow.
(ps I also saw two owlet Nightjars in hollows about 20m from each other.)
