Thank you Peter. This gathering recalls the large flocks (100+) reported in that area in September 2019. The below snap shows a 2019 flock on the margin of Camilleri Way, with in the background a prone snapper attending to yet another
flock. Overseas subscribers to this chatline might be puzzled by the place names cited here. ‘Franklin’ is a suburb in the newish town area of Gungahlin, named for the novelist Miles Franklin. Manning Clarke is a famous if controversial Australian historian.
I am unable to provide information about Camilleri, except that it is a common surname in Malta. The exotic trees are possibly Chinese Elms, a popular food tree with Superbs, much planted in this general area.
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From: Canberrabirds <> On Behalf Of Peter
Sent: Saturday, 19 June 2021 10:34 AM
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Subject: Superbs in Franklin
Hi everyone,
A big flock of Superbs y'day afternoon ~4 pm at the crook of Manning Clarke-just east of the roundabout at the SE corner of Mulanggari Grasslands.
I see them quite often in this area in the winter, but this was the biggest flock-I counted 70. About 1/4 in male adult plumage.
They clearly enjoy the seed from the exotic street trees-which is a species I don't know.
Dodgy photo attached showing parrots and trees.
cheers,
Peter
