HeliographJul 17, 2025
in awesome swift parrotey news :,D https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-18/massive-flock-of-critically-endangered-swift-parrots-sighted/105535670 #parrots #birdsofmastodon
Massive flock of critically endangered swift parrots seen near Bendigo

A gathering of close to the total estimated population of swift parrots excites ecologists, but they warn it is no party for the critically endangered species.

ABC News
Show threadQuantum GardenerJul 17, 2025
@Heliograph Haven’t noticed any yet but will keep any eye out.
Show threadHeliograph
@dcbuchan you in beautiful Bendigo? hope you see some  ☺️ #swiftparrots
Jul 17, 2025 at 10:27pmWeb
Show threadQuantum GardenerJul 18, 2025
@Heliograph yes I am. Now that the frost has lifted it’s a stunner of a day. Can see why the parrots would rather be here than Tassie 😝