Terry Pacey asked whether Black Honeyeaters were expanding eastward or
whether the current records in the east are part of a drought influenced
eruption.
Given that we are currently in the grip of a 1 in 100 year drought I
would be fairly confident about suggesting the latter. Hugh Ford
certainly suggested this was the case (paper in South Aust Ornithologist
1978, see also Ford's book Ecology of Birds). Eruptions beyond their
"normal" distribution tends to coincide with drought. In NSW notable
examples include 1982 and 1994 and again 2002. I'm sure Alan Morris would
have far more comprehensive information than this.
Cheers
David
David Geering
Regent Honeyeater Recovery Coordinator
NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 2111
Dubbo NSW 2830
Ph: 02 6883 5335 or Freecall 1800 621 056
Fax: 02 6884 9382
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