Hi Colin,
You've mentioned a few good spots to see Gang-gang, particularly the Otways and
Halls Gap, particularly in the summer months.
There are a couple of parks in downtown Halls Gap where they regularly fly
through, such as the main park opposite the shops, or near the back of the oval
at the intersection of Grampians Rd and Northern Grampians Rd. There has been
some massive fires in the Grampians over the last few years, with large areas
of forest burnt out. The only good news (in terms of seeing Gang-gangs) is that
the birds are now localised around a number of spots, such as Halls Gap. Aside
from that, I usually see them around the Wartook Tea House on the west side of
the Grampians.
In the Otways, they're regular at the Sheoke Picnic Ground (couple of km behind
Lorne), the Distillery Creek Picnic Ground (Aireys Inlet) and the Ironbark
Basin Walk at Point Addis, and also the road to lookout itself at Point Addis.
Typically - like Yellow-tailed Cockatoo - their distinct gang-gang call is
always a massive give-away. Basically, if you drive through any of the drier
forest areas in the Otways (such as the road to Pt Addis, or the roads behind
Anglesea i.e. Mt Ingoldsby Rd or Bald Hill Rd, road to the Sheoke Picnic Ground
- Allenvale Rd) you will usually hear them a few times along any drive. Good
luck.
Cheers,
Tim
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From: Birding-Aus on behalf of Colin R
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:48 AM
To: birding-aus NEW
Subject: RFI Gang-gang Cockatoos recent sightings
Calling all southern/western Victorian birders! or recent visitors to
that area.......
Anyone had any recent sightings of Gang-gangs in the Melbourne/Great
Ocean Rd/ Halls Gap/ Macedone circuit?
I'll be travelling that route in the next week and would appreciate any
info.
(I've searched as many recent lists on E-bird as I can, but am getting
nowhere....)
Cheers
Colin Reid
Brisbane, Queensland
So many birds, so little time......
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