Re: HEATHWRENS AND BITTERNS PLEASE

[John Reidy <>]

lorne wrote:
> 
> This is Lorne Geoffrey Johnson in Sydney... Does anyone know of REGULAR,
> RELIABLE spots to get Black Bitterns or Chestnut-rumped Heathwrens
> around Sydney??? I am eager to find them.
> 
> Cheers.
> 
> 

You haven't apparently received too many replies to your query. The best 
place for Black Bitterns that I know of is at Ourimbah Creek on the 
central coast. They are only reliable if you paddle up the creek in a 
canoe or small boat. They were seen three times out of three around April 
last year. I saw two from a canoe with Rob Benson. His brother Allan has 
also seen them there at about the same time.

Seeing them from the water is much easier as you see where they fly to 
after being flushed, allowing you good views for extended times. From 
land it is very hit and miss. 

Hope this helps.

John Reidy