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
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