Parrot population data and a question for birding aus members

I use E-bird a good deal like many I suspect. I have noticed a pattern in
parrot data. I looked at aproximately 30 species of parrots in NSW, VIC,
NT and noticed that there are more recordings/sightings for most species in
April/May as opposed to Sept/Oct.

I have my own ideas as to why this is so but would love some input from
local Aussies.

Thanks very much!

Don Kimball



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3 comments to Parrot population data and a question for birding aus members

  • donaldgkimball

    Well this is definitely lots to chew on for sure. At this point I am still
    under the impression that parrots are more easily seen in april/may as
    opposed to Aug/sept. Hope I have this correct. Anyone else want to chime
    in and offer their perspective.

    Don

    On Wed, Dec 20, 2017 at 3:35 PM, Philip Veerman <pveerman@pcug.org.au>
    wrote:

    wrote:

  • donaldgkimball

    Great suggestions folks. A couple of examples. Not all that many
    observations of Blue-winged Parrots in Aug/Sept but lots in April/May. The
    same for Gang-gang Cockatoo. I am still fumbling around with Budgerigar
    and Cockatiel to find more of a concrete pattern with those. But even so
    might I suggest that there are larger flocks milling about in April/May
    rather than Aug/Sept?

    Thanks to you folks I am beginning to think the following:
    1. More parrots are breeding so less visible
    2. More wonderful Aussie folks are out and about looking at and recording
    their activities and posting the info on E-bird.

    Open to other suggestions but I think I am on to something here.

    Thanks so much!

    Don

    On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 8:31 PM, Martin Butterfield <martinflab@gmail.com>
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  • donaldgkimball

    Sorry Martin but are you suggesting there should be more parrot sightings
    in Sept/Oct? I thought there were more records and birds present in
    April/May. Perhaps I need to scrutinize my findings more. Thanks for your
    imput mate!

    Don

    On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 1:37 PM, Martin Butterfield <martinflab@gmail.com>
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