Missing Pardalotes Central Victoria

["Greg & Val Clancy" <>]

Hi Bob,

At Coutts Crossing, North Coast NSW, we have an annual influx of Striated 
and Spotted Pardalotes during the cooler months.  The presence occasionally 
of a Yellow-tipped form of the Striated indicates that at least some of 
these birds are from southern Australia.  The yellow-tipped form only breeds 
in Tasmania.

This year the Spotted Pardalotes have been more audible and visible than any 
previous year.   It appears that the Victorian Spotted Pardalotes may be 
enjoying a warmer winter on the NSW North Coast.  Surprisingly though 
Striateds, although present, don't seem to be as common as usual for this 
time of the year.

Greg Clancy
Coutts Crossing NSW