Our fabulous volunteer Coral Johnston was very excited to record flocks of Regent Parrots (Polytelis anthopeplus) at Murbpook Nature Reserve last week, counting at least 26! Image courtesy of Coral.

We have recorded a group of three Regent Parrots several times over the last year, and most recently in April, but never this many so it's great news!

The Regent Parrot feeds in Mallee and breeds in the hollows of River Red Gums along the River Murray in South Australia between Swan Reach and Renmark. It is also found in other parts of the south-west corner of the Murray Darling Basin and is listed as vulnerable both in South Australia and nationally.