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Some friendly advice! This week we were at a rescue for some rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) that had been hit by a vehicle and laying on the road. Sadly, by the time we had arrived, the birds had been run over by another vehicle and had perished. We looked around for evidence as to how they were hit by a vehicle, because it’s unusual for several birds of this species to be in the middle of the road all at the same time, and there was still a flock flying to and from the road. On closer inspection, we found that someone had scatter seed in the middle of the road where the lorikeets began feeding and ultimately hit by vehicles. What was truly sad, the rest of the flock were not going to the seed, they were going to the deceased birds and checking on them, resting their heads on the birds bodies and touching beaks. We removed the seed from the road, and placed the birds back in the bushes so their counterparts could continue their behaviour without the threat of vehicles. This is a good reminder to avoid feeding our wildlife, particular in situations of danger, if you do intend to feed them, please research their nutrition before hand and please feed them in a place that is safe. If you’d like to support our efforts, you can use one of our donation boxes located at YOMG Berwick, or alternatively you can subscribe for $10 a month using the link to our website #wildlife #wild #wildlifecare #wildliferescue #rescue #rehabilitate #release #lorikeet #rainbow #rainbowlorikeet #bird #feather #fly #avian #beak #nature #donate #support #wombaroo #wildlifevictoria #australia #native #melbourne #wildlifeshelter #parrot #bless #love #nestling #nectarivore #colour