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Extending the thread of the spread of Grey
Butcherbirds in Brisbane and Sydney to Melbourne, I can confirm that there has
been an enormous explosion also in Melbourne, well at least in the SE suburbs.
When I arrived here in 1964 they were sparse and not on the list of every local
birding trip. Now they are omnipresent.
I haven't asked, but I bet there has been a huge
increase in reporting rates between the two Atlasses.
One reason for their increase is naughty people
like me who so enjoy there presence, feed them in their backgarden!
Mike Carter
30 Canadian Bay Road
Mt
Eliza VIC 3930
Ph: (03) 9787
7136
Email:
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