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Great Australian Cattle Drive

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Subject: Great Australian Cattle Drive
From: David McDonald <>
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 22:00:29 +1100 (EST)
Greetings. I thought list members may find this of
interest. Sounds great!
David
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BIRDWATCHERS
Experience the ultimate Australian adventure in The
Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive 2005.  Taking
place along the legendary Birdsville Track, the event
is held over six unforgettable weeks, 30 April ? 11
June 2005.  Packages vary between four and six days
for up to four stages.

The Birdsville Track is home to some of Australia?s
unique bird life with a number of areas along the
track that are a real treat for the avid bird watcher,
including Derwent River, Warburton River, and Clayton
River.  There are over 150 different bird species
found in this area, depending on the weather
conditions.  Birds species that could been seen on the
Cattle Drive include the Eyrean and Grey Grasswren,
Gibber, Orange, Crimson and Yellow Chat, Flock
Bronzewing, Grey Falcon and Brown Falcon,
Letter-winged Kite, Cinnamon Quail-thrush, Pink-eared
Duck, Black-breasted Buzzard, Spotted Harrier,
Australian Bustard, Black-fronted Dotterel, Inland
Dotterel, Australian Pratincole, Diamond Dove,
Budgerigar, Blue Bonnet, Bourke?s Parrot, Horsfield?s
Bronze Cuckoo, White Blacked Swallow, White-winged
Triller, Crested Bellbird, Chirruping Wedgebill,
White-winged Fairy-wren, Pied Honeyeater, Little
Woodswallow, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Zebra Finch, Black
Kites, Crested Pigeons, and Galahs . Come across some
of the most unique geographical landscape that
Australia has to offer, and feel the spiritual heart
of Australia.  Hear stories of the Aboriginal Dreaming
and culture that shaped this vast land, along with the
pioneering struggles and history of this area.

Drove hundreds of cattle across 514 kilometres on
horseback.  All levels of riders are welcome, as some
of Australia?s most experienced drovers will be there
to lend a hand.  Over night you will stay in a village
of superior tents, with excellent facilities including
hot showers and flushing toilets, a bar, and unique
Australian campfire cooking.
For more information visit
www.cattledrive.southaustralia.com or if in Australia
phone 1300 366 770.


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