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Possible swift parrots at Bruce

from [Martin Butterfield] [Permanent Link][Original]
To: Ken Bissett <>
Subject: Possible swift parrots at Bruce
From: Martin Butterfield <>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2015 22:08:58 +0000
I seem to recall Swift parrots being sighted behind the Belco Markets a few years back.  If I am right about the species Mr Plod became agitated about the presence of binos and cameras near a Plodhouse.

Martin


On 27 May 2015 at 07:44, Ken Bissett <> wrote:
Just saw 3 pairs of parrot like birds high overhead thyme St at Bruce, flying east to west towards Belconnen shops. Couldn't see color well against the light.  Not flying from direction of AIS.

Call very similar to what I recall hearing at Ainslie a few days ago.  Not lorikeets or rosellas or king parrots and not same call as superbs.

Now need to carry binoculars into office with me!  Will keep a lookout for them and post again if I can confirm them.

Ken

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