Researchers call on public to help identify what’s killing lorikeets

[flyzipper]

For our Australian members.

Lorikeets in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland are becoming paralysed, often resulting in death. Scientists are beginning to discover why - but need your help.​

(source)​

 

[Shezbug]

Oh no! This happened a short time back with corellas and they were all found to have eaten poisoned seed

 

[flyzipper]

It sounds like it's been happening for multiple years?

I hope the source isn't malice, that would be terrible.

 

[AussieBird]

I feel like I’ve heard of this before, not sure where though.
It’s very sad