I think some of the species to watch for changes in migration patterns
would include
- species that winter in PNG etc - swifts, RB Pittas, BBP Kingfishers,
M Starlings, B Swallows, koels, CB Cuckoos, oriental cuckoos, PI
Pigeons [some of these are important for the CYP birding tourism
industry]
- species with significant migrations in Aus - eg Swift & OB Parrots,
fruit doves, monarchs etc
- species that winter in Aus - eg DB plovers etc
Regards, Laurie.
On Sunday, November 20, 2005, at 10:31 AM, knightl wrote:
It will be interesting to see how the migration patterns of birds that
come to Aus evolve. Will an increasing proportion overwinter in Aus,
and will some start breeding in Aus?
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1877461,00.html
Lazy birds give African winter the cold shoulder
By Lewis Smith
The Times
November 18, 2005
GROWING numbers of migratory birds are too lazy to fly all the way to
Africa for the winter and are staying in Britain.
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