Lorikeet roosting and city lights

["michael norris" <>]

Had a quick look at the archive and could not find Philip's posting.

The only entries with Rainbow Lorikeets and lights or lighting were about a 
roost outside a McDonalds with the only explanation being they "like" 
well-lit places in QLD.
My tuppence worth on why they like such places, as well as their being easy 
to find, is warmth.  Cities are often about 4C warmer than surroundings - 
considered explanatory for some European roosts, starlings roosting under 
bridges (over - warm - water) etc.
Michael Norris
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