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night parrot on brighton downs

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Subject: night parrot on brighton downs
From: Graeme Chapman <>
Date: Sun, 15 May 2016 00:34:41 +0000
As more is discovered about the biology of Night Parrots I think it is likely 
that they will eventually  be found much further afield in north-western 
Queensland and perhaps even the east Pilbara of W.A. or anywhere above the 
Fox/Dingo line.

Lets us not forget the fairly acceptable records made some years ago south west 
of Cloncurry which is not that much further north than these Diamantina records 
and in similar country, and the roadkill north of Boulia, it was a long way 
away.

The point I am making is that most of these areas are private property and if 
people armed with Night Parrot calls go wandering around up there away from 
main roads, ESPECIALLY WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM LANDOWNERS, they are taking a 
great risk, apart from being rude. This is remote country where summer 
temperatures can exceed 50 degrees C. Break down, get bogged, take the wrong 
road and get lost (been there, done that!) or even just get sick or hurt and 
there may be nobody to help you. Only recently people died is this area by 
misadventure.

Make the sound available by all means. If you hear it you'll know anyway - it 
sounds a bit like a Pied Honeyeater, but calling at night - but leave the 
serious searching to the professionals.

As Greg has said, stick to the main roads!

Regards

Graeme

www.graemechapman.com.au
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