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Good news from the north

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Subject: Good news from the north
From: "Alan Gillanders" <>
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:28:43 +1000
Greetings,
The Golden Bowerbird or actually its replacement is now active at the site at Longlands Gap which I have been watching for 29 seasons this year. Last year was the only one in that time without an adult bird active there. The bird is a bit more shy than his predecessor and the bower is not up to the wonderful standard his forefathers set but it is still a special treat.

Please do not disturb the bird. It is to be found 3 km past the Crater turn off heading south. park on the left in a gravel dump, cross the road and follow the worn track along an old logging road for 80 metres. It seems like more than this because of all the fallen timber you must climb under or over. Where the track leaves the old road to the right you have to climb over a forked log. The bower is east of a tree fall and not visible until quite close so go slowly and watch for the bird.

Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfishers are appearing on the coast already.

Dollar Birds are back in good numbers. Other locals breeding and displaying in good numbers.

Regards,
Alan Gillanders

Alan's Wildlife Tours
2 Mather Road
Yungaburra 4884
www.alanswildlifetours.com.au
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