Yesterday, despite the wind, there were large numbers of
honeyeaters passing through Jerrabomberra. One huge flock came over just
before 1pm. It was spread over about a 500 metre front and was almost
impossible to count. At a rough guess I estimate around 2000 birds. I sat
outside for a while from 1.30 and there was a steady stream passing through. The
biggest flock I managed to count was 460 with two others at 170 and 160. Many
birds were flying at low level, dodging between trees and buildings. Most were
Yellow-faced with a small number of White-naped.
Today was a different story. I did not see a single
honeyeater, despite being outside all morning, until 1.40 when a flock of about
50 passed through followed by a few smaller flocks, and all movement dried up
shortly after.
Regards
Lindsay Hansch
