On 17 May I posted a report on the Grey Honeyeater at the
Olive Pink Botanic Gardens in Alice Springs and gave
credit to its recent discovery to local birder Barbara Gilfedder.
Barbara has advised
that it was actually Bob Forsyth of Mount Isa who was the
sharp-eyed observer, who reported it to Barbara, and who
was my source.
Many people have been lucky enough to see the birds since my
posting. On at least 2 occasions we had 2 adults and 1 very young bird at the
same time. So young in fact that the cream gape was still clearly visible. This
gives rise to optimism that they may have bred in the area.
Over the last 11 days I have only seen 1 Grey HE, and that
on 2 occasions only. It certainly is not as reliable as it was for the 3 weeks
since my original posting.
Barry Bucholtz
Alice Springs NT
