The parrots breed in Tasmania and only come to the mainland (VIC & NSW) over Winter. De-forestation and Sugar gliders have been blamed for their endangered status.
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| Swift Parrot, Lathamus discolor |
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
Swift Parrots at Macleod - June 2015
The endangered Swift Parrots are currently hanging out in the flowering gums a short walk from home. I've popped down a few times now to photograph them. A flock of between 20-40 move around from tree to tree eating the lerps that are in abundance right now.
The parrots breed in Tasmania and only come to the mainland (VIC & NSW) over Winter. De-forestation and Sugar gliders have been blamed for their endangered status.
The parrots breed in Tasmania and only come to the mainland (VIC & NSW) over Winter. De-forestation and Sugar gliders have been blamed for their endangered status.
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