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Re: Ku-ring-gai NP info wanted (Sydney)

Subject: Re: Ku-ring-gai NP info wanted (Sydney)
From: "Eric Fassbender" eric.fassbender
Date: Mon Mar 4, 2013 12:23 am ((PST))
Ah, I didn't realise you are flying out on that day. I have been on a hike =
around West Head, however, when I was there, there were very few birds arou=
nd. The only places that I have found that are really away from the noise a=
re the Blue Mountains (e.g. Kanangra-Boyd National Park) and Wollemi Nation=
al Park. You'll find some quiet places in the Royal National Park, however,=
 I have not encountered much birdlife there. If it's a Sunday morning you *=
might* be lucky in the Lane Cove National Park, however, I'm pretty certain=
 that the gates to the actual park will be closed as well. In general my ex=
perience is that in Australia I need to drive at least 2 hours from any maj=
or city and then walk another 45-60 minutes until I am in a truly noise-fre=
e environment. This was certainly my experience when I lived in Sydney, how=
ever, others might be luckier or know the area better or have other suggest=
ions :)

Hope this helps in any way,

Eric



On 04/03/2013, at 1:37 PM, Peter Shute <> wrote:

> Thanks for that. I was assuming I should avoid the areas near the freeway=
 altogether. The boat ramps sounds like trouble too.
>
> I was thinking I'd have to stick to the eastern parts, e.g. around West h=
ead Rd. Have you been there? It might have the disadvantage of locked gates=
 early 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=
 though there'll be planes overhead all the time. I'm a bit nervous about a=
 last 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
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > "While a picture is worth a thousand words, a sound is worth a
> > > > thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Krause.
> > > >
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > "While a picture is worth a thousand words, a sound is worth
> > a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Krause.
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
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