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Whilst driving through Castlereagh and Londonderry
area (approx. 50 km west of CBD) late this afternoon, I thought I have a quick
check on the good stands of Mugga Ironbarks and see how many are comming into
blossom. I was thrilled to see most with plenty of bud and atleast 2 trees in
flower and some trees with bud just about to open. This autumn could be
another good season and a very good chance we'll see both Regent Honeyeaters and
Swift Parrots in western Sydney. It will be worth checking from NOW ON
as the Regent's wonder to find food and the Swift Parrots are due to arrive soon
(I have seen the Swift Parrots in Sydney around Easter). There are other
Eucalypts in flower throughout western Sydney such as Grey Box which are
often just as good for Swift Parrots.
Any Swift Parrots in VIC yet? Are there any other
areas in SE Australia which could be potentially good?
Edwin Vella
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