Some brighter news on the OBP front. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-26/rare-breed-of-parrot-sees-a-population-boom/5919158 Carl Clifford
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Yes, there is some encouragement here, but it needs to be remembered with 34 returning, that 70 left the breeding grounds to head for the mainland at the end of last season (wild birds, released birds, and newly-fledged young). Hence, the 34 returning to date represents less than 50% of the population at the end of last season. A current population on the breeding grounds of 71 birds (returnees and released birds) is encouraging, but they are certainly not out of the woods yet. Here’s hoping the efforts and support can be maintained, and this encouraging trend can be continued. Cheers, John Tongue Devonport, Tasmania On 26/11/2014, at 2:29 PM, Carl Clifford <carlsclifford@gmail.com> wrote:
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