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Hi all,
I happened to be at Gluepot again last Saturday. On the way
in, I saw two Black-eared Miners still in Taylorville Station, recently acquired
by the Bookmark Biosphere Reserve, directly adjacent south of Gluepot. (The
track to Gluepot goes through it). This is an area the size of Gluepot and
supporting the same species.
A Gilbert's Whistler was showing off, Chestnut Quail-thrushes
were running around everywhere, and Major Mitchells flew over.
The rangers have done an excellent job refurbishing the
registration shearing shed. There is now a whiteboard with interesting
sightings, one of which showed that there are still Orange Chats
around.
The place looks fabulous after decent rains through February
and March. However some of the tracks have deteriorated badly. Therefore
grading of tracks will commence this week. Many visitors
from eastern states are expected over Easter while they should find excellent
track conditions please note that grading costs around $2,000 (including in-kind
& real $$) each round, so please drive carefully to keep the tracks in good
nick.
I hope visitors will have a good time and see many interesting
birds. I hope it's not out of place here toa ask that if you do, leave your
appreciation for all the work done by volunteers in the donation box in the
shearing shed. Ongoing management of Gluepot continues to cost around $38,000
per year.
I am constructing a website for the reserve so if anyone has
suggestions, ideas, or material to share, I'd be only too happy to
know.
Cheer
Peter Waanders
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