Join BirdLife Mornington Peninsula and outing leader Malcolm Shapcott (0421-651-844) for a Wednesday outing to Warneet Coastal Reserve, Warneet
Formed bush tracks
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Scientific name Platycercus elegans
Bird group Parrots
Colorful rosella with blue cheek patches and highly variable plumage, occuring in crimson, yellow, and orange forms. Note diagnostic blue cheek regardless of form (the Green Rosella of Tasmania also has blue cheeks but the two species’ ranges do not normally overlap). Juvenile much greener than adult, attaining a blotched mixed plumage as they transition to adult. Found in a wide range of habitats in southeastern Australia. In many locations it is accustomed to humans and can be quite tame. Contact call is a familiar two-toned whistle. (eBird)
Meet in Warneet Reserve carpark near viewing platform & Tennis Courts, enter from Rutherford Pde, (Nearest toilets on Rutherford Pde near Warneet Nth Boat Club))
Melway map 142 reference F11
