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Hi birders,
As Peter Ewin rightly points out, the natural range
of the Australian (Mallee) Ringneck in NSW is east to Bonshaw, Delungra,Lake
Goran, Dunedoo, Wellington, beyond Parkes, Cowra, Grenfell, Temora, Rand &
Howlong. However they are often found as aviary escapees in coastal urban areas.
Over the years a number of Mallee Ringnecks have been seen on the Central Coast
particularly around Rumbalara Reserve near Gosford. Therefore the observation of
Neil Broekhuizen of one at McMasters Beach on 15/2/04 is unusual but not
unexpected. Good spotting Neil!
Alan Morris
Central Coast Group,
Birding NSW
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