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Sherwood/Oxley area, Brisbane, qld

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Subject: Sherwood/Oxley area, Brisbane, qld
From: "Colin R" <>
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 16:02:00 +1000
Hi Y'all
Robert D and I ventured in to the wilds of Sherwood Arboretum today to
see for ourselves the White-winged Trillers reported lately by PW.
Successfully spotted and very nice views too, but no Baillon's or
Bitterns.
On our return homewards we stopped off at, for us, a new birding 'spot'
- Oxley Common, located opp the Rocklea markets. 
Long walk out along the riverbank, but the number of trees planted
foretell an interesting future. We reached a marshland area called
Pelican Island and found the remnants of a natural wetlands - one of the
last in Brisbane according to the blurb on the signage. Nice little pond
and marsh surrounds, suggest good crake/rail habitat? We declined to go
further to the 'Secret Forest' due to other commitments, but enough
walking here for at least 2 hours. Anyone visit here regularly? 
Best bird - Rufous Songlark on the track just beside the pond itself. 
A bit windy today, but definitely worth more attention in the
future..... 
-- 
  Colin Reid
  
So many birds, so little time...... 


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