Wild Wielangta

Protecting Wielangta’s threatened species and diverse native forests

Minister thinks parrot doomed

March 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment

For anyone who missed last Thursday’s Mercury (12/3/09), here’s their spin on what Minister Lllewellyn had to say in the Tasmanian State Parliament on 11/3/09.

What do you think about the Minister’s comments? Letters to the editor would be great! (mercuryedletter at dbl.newsltd.com.au ) We’re always interested in any stories on Swift Parrots in mainland (or [...]

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Significant sightings of swift parrots engaging in pre-nesting behaviour

September 29th, 2008 · No Comments

A small portion of Coupe W19D and areas close by, in Wielangta Forest, were surveyed by concerned community members in very poor, windy conditions in just a few hours on Sunday 28th September.
Despite the limitations of this survey it is clear that:
• there are known swift parrot nest sites both in Coupe 19D and close [...]

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