Milestone reached

Dear Lorikeet Observers,

Great news, we have reached 100 observations made by 40 different observers.

It looks like it will be another wet week and I hope that all of you in flood prone areas can stay safe and dry.

As I mentioned in last weeks post, rainy weather has been associated with increased numbers of lorikeets presenting with lorikeet paralysis syndrome. So if you have a chance, weather permitting, to take a walk around the block to check out what these guys are eating in your surrounds that would be great.

On other news our research group is investigating why Australian king parrots present to veterinarians and wildlife carers in a severely debilitated state. You can find out more about this at https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-17/king-parrots-dying-of-mysterious-disease/100620680.

Thank you again for all your contributions, our new target is 200 observations.

Yours,
David
Laura
Maya

Posted on November 20, 2021 12:02 AM by david4262