I have seen a large flock of 20+ further into the Mount Lofties during that time, but not a hint here.
Yesterday morning a small group of just 5 settled in the trees close to the house and took turns jostling each other for best spot at the water bowl.
Their low chatting sounds were interspersed with a kind of "whistle" sound; very distinctive and a real joy after the raucous Sulphur Cresteds who have been here all winter.
I have lots to learn about them, but tend to be more hands on than "study" so my major focus is on revegetating, hoping to ensure their food suppply here.
I have close to well over a hundred Hakea vitata ready to plant while the soil is still damp.
I have so far removed and replanted countless standing dead ones.
I had NOT realised until very recently that they eat insect larvae and that Acacias (especially A pycnanthat here) are a major food source of galls.
Out and into it!
http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Calyptorhynchus-funereus
