Re: Breeding Pardalotes

While most people associated "spring" with breeding most birds respond to increased day length to initiate breeding activities.  Many Australian birds commence breeding in July, however, much of this is overlooked, it not being until birds are feeding young that breeding activity is often really noticed.

I think pardalotes are noticed before others simply because they are coming to the ground, often in very exposed locations.

Cheers

David Geering
Regent Honeyeater Recovery Coordinator
Department of Environment & Conservation
P.O. Box 2111
Dubbo  NSW  2830
Ph: 02 6883 5335 or Freecall 1800 621 056
Fax: 02 6884 9382



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