Dear All,
The use of exotic vegetation by birds is always of interest. The continued
planting of exotic plant species by humans in urban gardens will continue to
provide resources for exotic and native birds (often an exotic is better
than no tree).
Some research in the north east of NSW has focussed on the importance of
fruit bearing trees such as Camphor laurel and privet to rainforest pigeons.
These plant species have been one of the major factors contributing to the
increase the numbers of many threatened rainforest pigeons in the region
(Wompoo, rose-crowned, superb fruit doves).
In other areas, the introduction of fruit bearing trees has provided
concentrated areas for flocking Pied Currawongs to migrate to during the
winter period.
I am particularly interested in the use of large and small leafed privet by
birds in the sydney and central coast region. I would be interested to know
if anyone has any feeding records of birds in privet (large leafed) and if
and where there are any major privet infestations in the sydney region. I
am led to beleive that the Picton region has major privet stands (??)
Peter
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