Rufous Scrub-bird surveys in NSW

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Rufous Scrub-bird Surveys

*Ekerlogic Consulting Services (ECS) has been commissioned by the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves of Australia (CERRA) and NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) to undertake the 5th year of monitoring of this threatened species.

The Rufous Scrub-bird surveys are about to recommence after a little rain led to the postponement of surveys in  Werrikimbe and New England. You're all welcome to participate in the fifth year of this monitoring program to assess the abundance of the rare and cryptic species and camp out in the World Heritage Rainforests of the east coast. To date, information collected by volunteers in these surveys has contributed toward publications such as the Handbook of Australian New Zealand and Antarctic Birds, The Action Plan for Australian Birds (2000), and State of Australia's Birds Report (2003 - which will be ongoing).

Those wishing to participate in any of these surveys (incl QLD surveys), the dates meeting times and locations are below.  Remember, those who participate will be reimbursed for their fuel and food expenses.  Participants will be briefed on the survey methods, biology and calls of the Rufous Scrub-bird at a pre-survey briefing on the Saturday morning. 


Recent surveys in Border Ranges, Barrington Tops, Werrikimbe and Gibraltar Range, there were record numbers of Rufus Scrub birds recorded.  In fact,  there were 18 RSB's observed in Werrikimbe; 16 in the Border Ranges; and 14 in Barrington Tops.  There were quite a few good sightings of males and female birds.

• New England 1   

3-4 October    7.30am; Leagues Scrub Flora Reserve, 8km West of Bellingen, turn left into Horseshoe Road (dirt) travel  38km until Mt Killiekrankie, then approx. 9km until reach Leagues Scrub.  Campsite is bush camping. Alternatively, accommodation at Bellingen. 4WD recommended

• Lamington NP 1

Binna Burra    7-8 November    7.30am; Binna Burra campsite

Green Mountains    9-10 November    7.30am; Green Mountain campsite

• Gibraltar Range 2   
  

12-13 November    7.30am; Mulligan’s Hut campsite (off Gwydir Hwy)

• Werrikimbe 2   
  

19-20 November    7.30am; Brushy Mountain campsite (N/W of Wauchope) From Beechwood, turn right into Bellangry Road at the park sign, then follow the remaining signs along Hastings Forest Way to the camping ground. The route includes unpaved roads, suitable for standard 2WD cars.

• New England 2   
  

22-23 November (see previous)

• Lamington NP  2
  

Binna Burra    7-8 December    7.30am; Binna Burra campsite

Green Mountains    9-10 December    7.30am; Green Mountain campsite

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Peter A. Ekert 
Director - Ekerlogic Consulting Services (ECS)
Committee - Australian Bird Study Association (ABSA)

Current Projects:-
* Rufous Scrub-bird Monitoring Program in CERRA (NSW & QLD)
* Lower Hunter Estuary Shorebird Monitoring and Habitat Rehabilitation Program
* Woodland Birds of the Liverpool Plains Monitoring Program 
* Dora Creek Wetlands Action Plan

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