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I had the opportunity to visit Barren Grounds on
25th January. Barren Grounds is located on the Illawarra Escapement between
Jamberoo and Robertson on the south coast of NSW. It has been many years
since I had been there and I had forgotten what a wonderful place Barren Ground
is to go birding.. Although the weather was very light misty rain, which limited
visibility, I still found relatively easily 4 or the 5 special birds at Barren
Grounds. I had excellent view of 3 Eastern Bristlebirds, two Beautiful
Firetails, two stunning male Southern Emu-Wrens and a Pilotbird. The Pilotbird
was the bird I really wanted to see and was rewarded with views at 2.5 metres. I
was close enough to see some sort of "growth: between its eye and bill, which
may or may not have been a leech. Although the bird was close it was extremely
active so it was difficult to see. The only special bird at Barren Grounds I
dipped on was the Ground Parrot.
I walked from the Picnic Ground to the Stone
Bridge. For those who know Barren Grounds, you will the Stone Bridge is a
truely beuatiful place. If you have never been Barren Grounds and get the
opportunity to go, include it in your itinery.
Allan
Allan
Benson
Ourimbah
NSW
43627189
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