Hi everyone,

Since our last post we have had 6 new members join our project. We would like to welcome @scot22 , @aylansmith , @cherishnature13 , @vanessagrace , @ethan241 , @dfoote to our team of citizen scientists. We look forward to seeing your observations!

From our last post, member @suwoods made us aware of an interesting observation she made:

"...What has been interesting is the Flamboyants. There are lots in Indooroopilly and nearby suburbs like Kenmore. These trees are not in flower but the lorikeets are spending hours in them. They seem to be running their beaks down the leaf fronds so I wonder if there is some kind of insect or parasite that they are eating..."

This week we would like to hear from the rest of our citizen scientists, the floor is open to you to:

• Let us know about other interesting observations like suwoods and the flamboyants
• Let us know about what you would like to see and hear about, from us
• Ask questions about the project

Let us know by leaving a comment on this post, we look forward to hearing from you!

Stay safe and Happy Rainbow Lorikeet spotting!

Kind regards,
Lauren, David, Maya

Hi everyone!

This week, we want to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter long weekend! Thank-you for all of your contributions to the project thus far, we appreciate all of your hard work!

Make sure to look out for Rainbow Lorikeets as well as the Easter bunny this weekend.

Kind regards,
Lauren, David, Maya

Hi Everyone,

This week I would like to congratulate everyone on all of their efforts and dedication to the project. In the last 2 weeks we have cracked 150 observations, made by 51 observers, and are well on our way to 200! It couldn't be done without you, our team of citizen scientists being our eyes and ears, so a big thank you to all of you.

I would also like to welcome some new members, @cknleal , @layka11 , @sproutling . Thank-you for your interest in the project and we look forward to seeing your observations! This puts us at 115 members! What an achievement!

We hope you have another lovely long weekend, keeping your eyes peeled for Rainbow Lorikeets.

Kind regards,
Lauren, David, Maya

Hi Everyone,

This week we have been in contact with Ayla who is looking at writing an article about the Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome project and wants to hear from you, our citizen scientists!

"Hi everyone! My name is Ayla and I’m a writer working on a long-form feature article about the rainbow lorikeet paralysis project, and why it is a great example of citizen science in action. Aside from interviewing the wonderful researchers working on this, I’m hoping to speak to a couple of participants in the iNaturalist project. I’ll ask questions about why you wanted to participate in this project, any other iNaturalist projects you’re involved in, and how the experience has been so far. I’d also love to hear your stories about rainbow lorikeets in general!

If you’d be happy to speak, I’d love to hear from you. Please contact me and we can set up a phone or zoom call. My email is: anorris.smith@gmail.com.

Thank you!
Ayla"

Please feel free to get in touch with Ayla, it would be invaluable to hear from you!

Have a lovely week and happy Rainbow lorikeet spotting!

Kind regards,
Lauren, David, Maya