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Mixed feeding flocks already...?

from [Steve Read] [Permanent Link][Original]
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Subject: Mixed feeding flocks already...?
From: Steve Read <>
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2017 03:56:53 +0000

Has anyone else seen, over the last couple of weeks, small birds in mixed-species flocks moving together through the bush? Is this a sign of breeding territories having broken down and mixed feeding flocks forming? An active flock at Bluett’s Block this morning contained at least 10 species, structured around Buff-Rumped Thornbills and Superb Fairywrens. A little earlier in the season than I had expected…

 

Steve

 

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