Forwarded for the benefit of those who went to Chiltern.
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On Behalf Of Dean Ingwersen
Sent: Tuesday, 2 April 2013 10:46 AM
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Subject: Regent Honeyeaters at Chiltern NP
Hi Brendan (and all),
Firstly, the ironbark has budded up really well in Chiltern this year and
some has started to flower already. As a result there are decent numbers of
Noisy and Little Friarbirds in the park already, along with a good mix of
smaller nectarivores (e.g. Black-chinned and Fuscous Honeyeaters), and at
this stage I'll be surprised if Regent Honeyeaters don't turn up in the park
in the next few months.
In terms of recent years Eremaea is pretty much spot on - Greenhill Dam and
surrounds has been a real drawcard for the species. Hanging around the dam
late in the day can turn up Regents dipping in the dam if they are around,
but searching that broad area is also worthwhile. White Box walk was good
last year and has been in other years too, and interestingly there appears
to be patches of White Box that will flower again this year (interesting in
that White Box in the park flowered for about 10 months straight last
year!). Close to here, a pair bred successfully late last year near the
junction of All Nations Rd and the road to Honeyeater Picnic area. Late in
2012 there was also a report of a single Regent at Lappin's Dam in the
north-west of the park from an excellent observer - Lappin's Dam is to the
north of Donchi Hill Rd, on Lappin's Track. The Parks Victoria map online
shows most of these roads marked. Other areas to check include the broad
junction of Klotz and Lang's Track (an area used lots historically, but less
so recently), and the dams on the eastern side of Bartley's Block. But they
really can turn up anywhere within the park so keeping eyes and ears peeled
while you drive around will help! If you happen to track one down we'd love
to know as soon as possible - many are colour banded and the more data we
can collect the better.
Hope that helps, and good luck!
Cheers, Dean
Dean Ingwersen | Woodland birds for Biodiversity
Regent Honeyeater recovery coordinator
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Hi all
I will be down in Albury for a short trip in mid April. I am hoping to get
out
to Chiltern NP to look for Regent Honeyeaters. I see from Eremaea that the
most
common spots to see them are at Greenhill Dam and the Whitebox walking
track. I
understand that tracking down this species will be difficult especially
considering their transient nature. I was hoping anyone would be able
provide
some useful tips toward locating the species as well as navigating the area
as
I have never been there before.
I will have sometime to drive around looking for flowering Iron Barks but
unfortunately not enough time to stick around for the captive release which
I
hear is planned for later that same week.
Thanks
Brendan Cook
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