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The Musk Lorikeets in my area of Seven Hills (40km west of
Sydney) have been around for nearly 3 months (in previous years they have
usually only stayed once or twice a year for about 2-3 weeks on each visit). Now
they appear to be feeding on lerps with many Rainbow Lorikeets on both Grey Box
and Spotted Gums (they were first attracted to the flowering Grey Box back in
February). Is there a lerp infestation around Sydney at the moment ? Today I saw
a flock of around 30 flying over and heard more Musks still feeding in nearby
trees. Numbers of Musk Lorikeets have increased since I first noticed them about
3 months ago. Sooner or later a Swift Parrot will turn up !!! (these turn up in
my area possibly every 3-4 years).
Edwin
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