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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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>
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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
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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
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