Hello Don,
The area where Ian May has located the birds shows up very well on the
Australian Bureau of Meteorology website as having received exceptional
rainfall over the last six months, 400 to 600mm, but most of Central
Australia has received at least 200 to 300mm as well. This would have
resulted in a prolonged growth response by the local plant life, the habitat
would be in prime condition to support a major breeding event. If Ian has
seen this many birds along a couple of roads imagine how more clusters of
birds there must be in the country between the roads.
Cheers Jeff Davies.
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From:
On Behalf Of Donald G. Kimball
Sent: Saturday, 7 August 2010 8:42 AM
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Subject: Incredible Princess Numbers
It was with a major major thrill that I read that many Princess are now
being spotted west of Alice Springs by Ian May, Don Haddon et al. Having
had the treat of filming these birds in the wild in Sept of 2008 I can only
imagine how mind blowing it is to have seen the numbers of individuals that
have been spotted recently.
My curiosity is really sparked at this point. Why are we seeing these
incredible numbers? Is there a theory? Increase of rain and thus a spike
in spinifex growth? Normal dispersal? Just really wondering. We sure dont
know much about this species and I am salivating at the thought of seeing so
many.
Cheers and as always thanks for this amazing birding site that we can all
use to keep tabs on sightings!
Don Kimball
www.polytelismedia.wordpress.com
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