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G'day,
Just a short note that may be of interest to those
that want to look for Eyrean Grasswrens and don't have a 4WD. I've noticed from
several recent postings to Birding-aus that a lot of people look for Eyreans
near Cameron's Corner. The other popular spot used to be Koonchera dune on
Clifton Hills station in S.A. which is apparently now off limits. I have seen a
pair of Eyrean Grasswrens three times in as many visits at Big Red, the
large sand dune on the edge of the Simpson Desert west of Birdsville. This would
have to be the most accessible spot that I know of. Not many people make it to
Birdsville without visiting Big Red. The birds can be found within a 50m by 300m
strip 100m to the left of the track that traverses the dune as you approach from
Birdsville, on the basal third of the dune itself in mixed Spinifex, Canegrass
and open Senna shrubs. It is quite possible to drive to Birdsville in a
conventional vehicle and if you can get this far the extra 30km's or so to the
dune itself would not be a problem. Make sure you check road conditions with the
relevant road traffic authorities before setting out. Early morning or late
afternoon would be best with little or no wind. Hope you all see
them.
Cheers
David Harper
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