It's that time of year when the Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP) makes its migration back to mainland Australia from its breeding grounds in Tasmania. At the time of writing there are no confirmed sightings of OBPs on the mainland for the season yet, but that first...
If you’ve been following the story of the Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP) for a while you would know that by this time of year they have well and truly made their way back to Melaleuca, Tasmania for their breeding season. Each year volunteers are stationed at...
After the September Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP) survey weekend, SA coordinator Bob Green has some very exciting news to share. The survey weekend was held over September 14 and 15 where two OBP’s were sighted around the Narrung Peninsula (south-eastern end of Lake Alexandrina). One bird...
A few things have been happening in the world of the Orange-bellied Parrots (OBP) over the last couple of months.Every year, three count weekends are held where volunteers survey for OBP throughout their range, from SA’s Murray Mouth to Gippsland in Victoria, at the same...
In early April, the first Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP) migrants were sighted on the mainland from their summer breeding ground at Melaleuca, Tasmania. It’s time to get out and start looking for these critically endangered birds! Flock of Orange-bellied Parrots. Photo by Chris Tzaros Every year volunteers are...
Orange-bellied Parrots (OBPs) have made their way to their winter feeding grounds on the mainland. Each year in autumn the critically endangered species migrates from their summer breeding grounds at Melaleuca, Tasmania, to the mainland where they feed over the winter. In 2017, the species...
As the weather warms up and the north westerly winds move in, members of the Orange-bellied Parrot population will 'hitch a ride' and catch the breeze back to Tasmania for their breeding season. This means the mainland season for the Orange-bellied Parrot is coming to...
You've probably heard of the Orange-bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) and might be familiar with some or even a lot of this species' story. Over the past few years we've written several posts about the OBP, but I thought it was time to refresh your memory...
For the past six months, Orange-bellied Parrots have been in Melaleuca, Tasmania where they spend summer at their breeding grounds. As the breeding season came to an end, the recent survey report from the Orange-bellied Parrot Tasmania Program indicated "a lower than average number of...
Coming up soon, on Saturday 9th October, is World Migratory Bird Day, which celebrates bird species that tackle epic migrations. We thought we'd take the opportunity to showcase the Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP), a species that migrates across Bass Straight and between NGT's focal regions in...
