Hi
Rock Parrots - on the lawn at Augusta Lighthouse is almost a certainty.
Elegant Parrots - Kilcarnup, near Margaret River - email me directly if want
some specific directions
All the best
Steven Castan
Margaret River
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> On 31 Jan 2017, at 7:50 am, david Secomb <> wrote:
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> I have seen a number of requests of where to find Rock Parrots in the SW of
> WA. Middleton Beach and Albany Golf Course at Albany has been recommended as
> a possible location. During Christmas/ New Year and last weekend, I visited
> the area.
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> Rock Parrot- during 2 early morning walks on the Christmas / New Year
> period, 2 were seen at Middleton Beach on both times. There were feeding on
> Dune Cabbage along the foredune in front of Middleton Beach Caravan Park and
> Middleton Beach Holiday Park (on Flinders Parade). Good beach access is
> available at both ends of this area. None were seen on the 1st 300m of the
> walking track (which is sealed by bitumen) that goes from the northern
> carpark to Emu Point. Last weekend none were ween on the Sat afternoon and
> the following morning a Surf Carnival occupied most of the above foredune
> area with sun shelters and multitude of feet.
>
> Elegant Parrot- during 2 early morning walks on the Christmas / New Year
> period, 11-12 were seen on the foredune and more along the walking track.
> Last weekend up to 6 along the dune and 4 along the walking track. This
> included many immature birds which could get confused for Rock Parrots with
> their dull plumage. They feed on a variety of sources including grasses and
> Dune Cabbage.
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> Yes, Rock Parrot are seen in this area but beware, there are many more
> Elegants.
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