This is only a theory, but it seems to fit the evidence. Locally Little Corellas occur in 3 basic patterns. First there are small localised populations some members of which breed (eg at Callum Brae, going back 25 years; also Bowen Park). Then there are the large winter influxes of several hundred birds (eg 500 reported at ANU in 2010; others there in 2012). Thirdly, it seems that bands of probably unmated birds (perhaps 10 – 15) now stay over during the warmer months. The movements of these are like to be erratic depending on food sources and in built-up areas might well be influenced by feeders. From: Janet Russell [
Sent: Sunday, 12 October 2014 11:24 AM
To: sandra henderson; Canberrabirds
Subject: Re: [canberrabirds] Corella No, you're right, it's not that far but not within earshot of us. We have wondered when we would get them - we have Sulphurs, Galahs, Crimson and Eastern Rosellas and Gang Gangs from time to time. On 11 October 2014 23:03, sandra henderson <> wrote: Janet, I was helping out with some kangaroo counts at Mt Painter last Wed/Thurs and a flock of 13 corellas flew over at one stage. That's not all that far from Black Mtn Sandra H
On Saturday, October 11, 2014, Janet Russell <m("gmail.com","gidajan");">> wrote: My husband, Andy thought he heard a Corella from home in Aranda which is about 1k from the base of Black Mountain. We have never heard or seen Corellas this side of Black Mountain before.
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