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Here's one for the good folk of
Sutherland Shire:
Whilst driving southward on Taren
Point Road today, I was waiting in an ugly line of traffic in front of Fantastic
Furniture, opposite Endeavour High School. To my utter amazement I noticed a
pair of Red-rumped Parrots clearing out a hollow which is not more than 3 metres
off the ground in the Sydney Scribbly Gum which is right in front of
the store! This is a very busy road and lots of people were walking past
totally oblivious of the activity just above their heads. The parrots were
quite undisturbed by all the activity and continued on very industriously
enlarging the hollow. The hollow is very easy to spot as you pass by and is no
doubt worth keeping an eye on. These beautiful little parrots must have designs
on the many grass seeds in the fields of the two adjacent high schools. I've
seen many individuals of this species nesting on the local golf courses over the
years but it's certainly a first for me to see such activity so close to
the ground in such a busy location for this species.
I'm just about to depart from Sydney
for some time but would love to hear from any locals with updates on the
progress of these colourful fellows.
Happy spotting.
Regards - Ricki
Sans Souci -
Sydney
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