Flame Robin question

[John Tongue <>]

As a number have commented, there is some debate about whether Flame  
Robins migrate across Bass Strait or not.  Some books report that  
they do, while others say "there is no firm evidence".  Certainly  
here in Tassie, they seem to 'disappear' from favoured summer haunts  
when the cooler months arrive.  However, we have happened upon large  
groups of Flame Robins (especially males) during winter, as well.   
Perhaps they just move around within Tassie for the winter (as the  
Scarlets certainly seem to do), or perhaps some leave us for warmer  
climes (though why anyone would want to leave Tassie, I'm not sure),  
while others remain behind.  Certainly at least some overwinter in  
Tasmania.  Maybe a worthwhile banding study for someone??
John Tongue
Ulverstone,
Tasmania


===============================
www.birding-aus.org
birding-aus.blogspot.com

To unsubscribe from this mailing list, 
send the message:
unsubscribe 
(in the body of the message, with no Subject line)
to: 
===============================