Kosciuszko NP - 6 Feb 2005

After all the snow being reported from
the alpine area we went up yesterday for a day walk.
We wandered along Merritts Nature Trail
looking for Pink Robin. We werent successful. Can anyone tell me of a reliable
spot in this area to see this species as I have yet to see this elusive
bird?
The creek was a raging torrent due to
the snow melt and we did see some dozen species along the walk.

We then drove to Charlotte Pass. The
Snowy River was a roaring torrent which made it impossible to cross it
and continue the walk to Blue Lake. However the surrounding mountains were
covered in snow. I think there was still snow down to 1900m at least. Up
here we only saw Little Ravens and Silvereyes, and heard
a Flame Robin.

There were many Kestrels and
Brown Falcons on the drive to the Alps and Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos
were heard in Jindabyne.
On the trip back home we passed by at
least 12 White-throated Needletails along the Monaro Highway near
Bumbalong Rd.

Cheers
Marnix

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