Table manners

Here's a couple of pics I quite like. They are of some flock mates of Pink D in Canning Vale.

Who says birds don't have table manners...

Well, maybe they don't. Standing on the 'table' usually isn't considered good manners at least for humans anyway.

Update on pink tails

I haven't given an update on where my study birds are recently so thought I'd show you a quick map of the last 4 days. Pink T is reliably staying in Nedlands and Dalkeith. The others are moving around  a bit and never quite meeting up despite crossing paths. The labelled big squares indicate where they roosted last night.

Plant labels launch

Today I went to the launch of the "Choose for Black Cockatoos" plant label at Zanthorrea Nursery. The labels are being used to promote a selection of locally native species that are used for food by Carnaby's cockatoo that are also perfect for planting in home gardens. 

Tam Kabat (Birdlife Australia) and Louise Hopper (Kaarakin) with Chasey at the
launch

If you'd like to know more about what plants are used by the cockatoos visit the Plants for Carnaby's Search Tool.

Pink T and friends

Pink T has settled into life with a flock that roosts each night in the vicinity of Hollywood Hospital. He has been noticed feasting on liquid amber and drinking from bird baths in Nedlands. He has even visited Parliament House (well, the pines trees in the gardens at least)

There are four wild birds with distinctive markings on their tails that I have seen him with on several occasions now.

Here are some pics of Pink T's friends.



2013 Great Cocky Count Volunteer Request

Every April, the Great Cocky Count (GCC) counts as many Carnaby’s Cockatoos as possible across WA on a single night. This year, the GCC is on Sunday 7 April. It’s a very easy survey, simply counting all cockatoos flying into their night-time roosting trees at a specific place. It only takes an hour, starting half an hour before sunset. Get more information and register as a volunteer at www.birdlife.org.au/carnabys/great-cocky-count.

Who knows you might be lucky enough to spot one of my study birds.

 

Pink L in Balga

A big thank you to K of Balga who yesterday kindly allowed me into her backyard for a better view of where Pink L was feeding on pine and even introduced me to her neighbour to access their backyard too.

K contacted me this evening with details of her own sightings of Pink L visiting her street this afternoon complete with photos. Fantastic.

Pink L (Photo by K)

Tracking update

Pink D and Z are still together. They travelled to the Forrestdale Lake area.

Pink T has been enjoying feasting on the pines at Hyde Park but today he visited Nedlands and Dalkeith with more than 50 friends.

I followed Pink L yesterday. She seems to like visiting primary schools after roosting twice at Glendale Primary School and resting during the heat of the day at Westminster Primary School. Maybe she knows the importance of a good education? She and her 8 'class mates' would like to object to the attention of the school bully ravens though.

Unfortunately Pink K's tracking device has stopped giving fixes. It would be great to get a sighting of her to make sure she is ok. From the little bit of movement data she gave us, the vicinity of Hollywood Hospital and also Hyde Park are probably the best chances of spotting her at the moment. If anyone can help look for her please do.