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From:
Nick <>
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Date:
Monday, 14 June 1999 21:34
Subject: birding-aus A wet
weekend
Hello All
In the face of some particularly inclement
weather, I proceeded on my trip to Murringo Gap, just off the Young-Cowra
road, in search of the White-browed Babbler. I unfortunately didn't get to
Jindalee SF.In spite of the weather, I saw quite a few birds - I
particularly enjoyed returning to this spot - a birding spot I haven't been
to since I left Young 10 years ago. Back then I use to have to nag my Dad to
take me, so it was good to return to perhaps the first place I really
started birdwatching!
On the side of the hill, I found a pair of
Hooded Robins, and a couple of pairs of Red-capped
Robins. There were plenty of White-plumed
Honeyeaters, and the usual assortment of small birds including a
few Southern
Whiteface. I found the
White-browed Babblers just as I remembered them, a
group of about a dozen or so - it only took me about 10 minutes of
searching. There were plenty of roosting nests around as well. The weather
stopped me hanging around for too long, so I didn't get to watch these birds
for too long. The only other birds of note were a few Brown
Treecreepers. So that was it - not a very eventful trip by many
standards, but I achieved my goal, so I suppose thats what
counts.
I look forward to going back in spring to
see the Superb Parrots, and Gilberts Whistlers!
Nick Leseberg
