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FW: [BIRDING-AUS] Whitsunday RFI

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Subject: FW: [BIRDING-AUS] Whitsunday RFI
From: "Ian Cowan" <>
Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 18:11:17 +1000
I stayed at South Molle Resort a few years ago, the Bush Stone-Curlews moved around the outdoor tables in the evening, wary but not too concerned with the presence of the resort guests
 
Ian Cowan
Clifton Beach
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After a more detailed peruse of the South Molle Resort website I have turned up some information on birds - only the common ones like kookaburras, cockatoos & lorikeets that are most obvious - was suprised to read that there are Eastern Curlews just wandering around the resort  - the web site declares:
 
"Eastern Curlews, which are the long-legged ground dwellers you will see around the resort area, which are responsible for the loud screeching noise, often known as “the cry of the lost sailors”.
 
I've emailed the resort to query this & suggest Bush Stone-Curlew as the bird in question. If there are Eastern Curlews running around the resort then I'll be penciling in a trip immediately!
 
Tim Dickson
Townsville
 
 
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Date: 14 05 2003 17:56
Subject: [BIRDING-AUS] Whitsunday RFI

In September I will have the opportunity to spend a few days on one of the Whitsunday Islands, probably South Molle. The tourist brochures are all about palm fringed beaches, lazing by the pool & wild water sports, but there is nothing about unique natural wonders, prolific birdlife or kilometres of national park walking tracks that I would prefer. Could anyone enlighten me as to this aspect of the place - is the birdlife worth the fairly exorbitant fees they charge? Any help gratefully appreciated.
 
Tim Dickson
Townsville
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