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I
stayed at South Molle Resort a few years ago, the Bush Stone-Curlews moved
around the outdoor tables in the evening, wary but not too concerned with the
presence of the resort guests
Ian
Cowan
Clifton Beach
After a more detailed peruse of the South Molle Resort website I have
turned up some information on birds - only the common ones like kookaburras,
cockatoos & lorikeets that are most obvious - was suprised to read that
there are Eastern Curlews just wandering around the resort - the web site
declares:
"Eastern Curlews, which are the long-legged ground
dwellers you will see around the resort area, which are responsible for the loud
screeching noise, often known as “the cry of the lost sailors”.
I've emailed the resort to query this & suggest Bush Stone-Curlew as
the bird in question. If there are Eastern Curlews running around the resort
then I'll be penciling in a trip immediately!
Tim Dickson
Townsville
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Date:
14 05 2003 17:56
Subject: [BIRDING-AUS] Whitsunday
RFI
In September I will have the opportunity to spend a few days on one of
the Whitsunday Islands, probably South Molle. The tourist brochures are all
about palm fringed beaches, lazing by the pool & wild water sports, but
there is nothing about unique natural wonders, prolific birdlife or kilometres
of national park walking tracks that I would prefer. Could anyone enlighten me
as to this aspect of the place - is the birdlife worth the fairly exorbitant
fees they charge? Any help gratefully appreciated.
Tim Dickson
Townsville
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