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Volunteers, through participation in winter search efforts, play a significant contribution to the success of this project. It is hoped that the existing band of intrepid OBP volunteers continue to assist in organised surveys, that 'new' volunteers present themselves and take-up the challenge to locate OBPs, and that all bird-watchers report any sightings of OBPs and other coastal Neophema parrots (Blue-winged and Elegant Parrots) from anywhere on the South Australian or Victorian coast.
Immediately report all OBP sightingsIf you are in the fortunate situation to have spotted an OBP, please report the sighting immediately. Sightings can be reported to your nearest regional working group coordinator (see below list) or to
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Region
Murray Lakes-Coorong SA,
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South-east SA,
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South-west VIC,
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Bellarine Peninsula VIC,
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Westernport-Bass Coast,
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North-west TAS,
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Colour-banded OBPsA large proportion of the wild OBP population has been colour-banded. Birds are banded as nestlings at the south-west Tasmanian breeding grounds as part of the OBP Recovery Teams' population monitoring objectives. If you see an OBP, please attempt to identify whether it is wearing leg bands and if so, record both the left and right leg band colours and the letter printed on the band (note: a letter will appear on only one of the bands, left or right). Some very useful information can be gleaned from sightings of banded birds.
Further informationIf you would like to be involved in this project in any way, or for more information, please contact
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Mark Antos assists Chris Tzaros in a search for OBPs on French Island © Dean Ingwersen
Juvenile Orange-bellied Parrot with leg bands at Yambuk © Chris Tzaros
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