Swifties on the box

Yesterday afternoon, about 5.45, the kids flicked on the television.  On the ABC was the kids show "Jeopardy".  The scene was an historic sandstone church set in the bush - obviously western Sydney (I don't know why but Ebenezer comes to mind - I really don't know why?).  Immediately my attention was grabbed by the unmistakable calls of Swift Parrots.  Also conspicuous were Little and Rainbow Lorikeets.  Every time the program switched back to a scene at this church Swift Parrots were heard calling.

I was going to catch the end of the program to see what year it was copyrighted but was otherwise engaged.  I strongly suspect it was 2002 as Swifties seemed to be everywhere on the NSW coast last year.

Now, is this (tongue planted firmly in cheek) the behaviour of a truly endangered species??  You would never catch any self respecting Regent Honeyeater being lairish enough to jump out at any TV camera - they reserve their best only for nature docos.

Cheers

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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