Thanks for that. I was assuming I should avoid the areas near the freeway a=
ltogether. The boat ramps sounds like trouble too.
I was thinking I'd have to stick to the eastern parts, e.g. around West hea=
d Rd. Have you been there? It might have the disadvantage of locked gates e=
arly in the morning, and I have no idea about other noise sources. It'll be=
a Sunday morning.
I might move closer to the airport in the afternoon, maybe Royal NP, even t=
hough there'll be planes overhead all the time. I'm a bit nervous about a l=
ast minute dash from a long way away.
Peter Shute
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
> On Behalf Of Eric Fassbender
> Sent: Monday, 4 March 2013 2:35 PM
> To:
> Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Ku-ring-gai NP info wanted (Sydney)
>
> In that case my picks would be Bobbin's Head and/or Jerusalem Bay.
>
> Bobbin's Head is very easy to reach, however, especially on
> the weekend you'll have dozens of people around there. If I
> remember correctly they have a boat ramp there as well.
> During the week and before dawn, however, you should get some
> uninterrupted times. The drive on the road in and the other
> side out is just absolutely lovely, so even if you're not
> going here for recordings I can highly recommend the drive,
> just for the scenery.
>
> Have a look here:
>
> http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/ku-ring-gai-chase-national
> -park/bobbin-head/picnic-bbq
>
> The Jerusalem Bay to Brooklyn track is just absolutely
> marvellous, although, it'll still take you at least 30-40
> minutes until you don't hear the noise from the highway
> (variations depending on your setup, of course). I did the
> hike down to the bay and then went back, however, I think you
> can press on and come out in Brooklyn (NSW that is, not US ;)
> Along the way down, there should be plenty of wildlife but of
> course that depends on the time of year and I'm not that
> familiar with the area. For more info see here:
>
> http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkWalking.as
> px?id=3DN0019#JerusalemBaytoBrooklyntrack
>
> If you are still keen in the afternoon and don't mind a
> drive, I would highly recommend a detour via the Blue
> Mountains. There are a couple of spots where you'll hear the
> Bellbirds through the closed windows of your driving car ;)
>
> This is where I would probably try but others who are more
> familiar with Sydney might have better spots.
>
> Have fun and good luck with the weather!
>
> Eric
>
>
> On 04/03/2013, at 12:11 PM, Peter Shute <> wrote:
>
> > I was intending to hire a car for the day, Eric, so my main
> problem will be unfamiliarity with the roads.
> >
> > The spelling of Ku-ring-gai is mystifying me a bit. The
> letters seem to be mainly the same, but I've seen a lot of
> variations on the hyphens and spaces.
> >
> > Peter Shute
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From:
> > > On Behalf Of Eric
> > > Fassbender
> > > Sent: Monday, 4 March 2013 1:27 PM
> > > To:
> > > Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Ku-ring-gai NP info
> wanted (Sydney)
> > >
> > > I've lived in Sydney for 3 years and know Kur-ing gai a bit.
> > > How mobile are you?
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > >
> > > On 04/03/2013, at 11:44 AM, Peter Shute > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I'll be in Sydney on a conference in three weeks, and I'll
> > > have one day spare for birding/recording. I was wondering
> if there
> > > are any NSW list members who can help me work out a good spot to
> > > record a dawn chorus without being able to check the place out
> > > beforehand (i.e. find it for the first time in the dark).
> > > >
> > > > I'll be staying in Manly, so I was thinking Ku-ring-gai
> > > National Park might be ok. Does anyone know if access is possible
> > > early in the morning, or, if there are locked gates, if I
> can just
> > > walk in? Any recommended locations? I have no target
> species, just
> > > looking for an otherwise quiet place with a few birds
> calling that I
> > > don't normally encounter in Melbourne.
> > > >
> > > > Peter Shute
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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