Geoff Park from ‘Natural Newstead: Observations of flora, fauna and landscape in central Victoria’, Tarrangower Times

… are the dominant hues of the plains country at present.

Large, noisy flocks of Galahs and corellas (a mix of Long-billed and smaller numbers of Little Corellas), are feeding in stubble.

Each flock tends to be dominated by either Galahs or Long-billed Corellas with many recently fledged birds apparent.

Of note were sightings of three Cockatiels, first a single then two birds some minutes later. This species is an irregular visitor from inland regions. 

This article appeared in the Tarrangower Times, 31 January 2025.