Technically it has always been illegal to enter Round Hill and Nombinnie without a permit I did have one many moons ago. This applies to most Nature Reserves in NSW with a few exceptions, e.g. Barren Grounds NR. Obviously
some people have done the wrong thing in the past as I have seen so have made it impossible for the rest of us who do the right thing. I assume you can still walk in of the main through road (providing you don’t get lost as I have heard has happened in the
past!!).
As for the Lake Cargelligo poo ponds, I agree, that hide is totally useless! What is it will councils and other stopping people from visiting sewage works. Imagine the outcry if access to Werribee STW was banned! Again
people doing the wrong thing have stuffed it up for others. Be interesting to see what the local council has to say with the access ban.
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Am I reading correctly that no entry is allowed to Nombinnie and Round Hill Nature Reserves?
On Thu, 11 Apr 2024, 19:37 shorty via Canberrabirds, <> wrote:
Thanks, yes I did get some great birds. I did sleep in my car for one night at round hill. There were a few flowering plants and plenty of honeyeaters but Parrot species were scarce. Highlights for me were Grey Falcon at Broken Hill and
Mallee Emu-wren and Malleefowl at Hattah Np, Vic. A great trip regardless.
On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 5:44 PM Kim Farley <> wrote:
That's a shame Shorty, though I'm sure you still found some fabulous birds.
Over the last several wet years, the Sewage Ponds at Lake C have been pretty ordinary. The ephemeral wetlands along Lake Cargelligo Rd to the east of the town have provided much better birding. I am sure you visited those wetlands. Another
birder who was there a few weeks ago said there was still water in them.
As for track closures out at Round Hill/Nombinnie, there is plenty of good birding to be had just slowly driving and walking along Round Hill Rd. And the walk into Whoey Tanks is a nice one. You camped there I think? Would have been lovely.
I say all of the above with optimism because Sue Beatty and I are going out there next week and hope for great things!
PS The same birder said there was not much in flower at Round Hill/Nombinnie, so not many honeyeaters. Did you find that?
On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 4:41 PM shorty via Canberrabirds <> wrote:
Hi All,
I have not long got back from a road trip and saw some great birds, But it was disappointing to find out that the only access now to the LC treatment ponds is to the useless hide, the tracks either side have a sign stating no entry :(
I have since found out that we are not allowed on the fire trails on round hill, Whohey Tanks and Old Wheat Paddock for example, just the main roads.
Looks like LC is off my places to go from now on.
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