Alan and Carl
Rufous Scrub-birds (RSB) do indeed occur on Kerripit Road, mostly along
the creeklines in that area. They do occur beyond the gate which is
along the Carey's Peak trail, in quite good numbers. As well as in and
around the Hut.
RSB also occur at numerous other locations in the Park, often at
extremely high densities and at locations which were very similar to
those recorded by Ferrier in the 1980s. Recent low rainfall events has
led to/contributed to the decline in RSB at the lower altitudes in the
Park.
Anywhere from an altitude equivalent to that of the old Dungog lookout
location (refer to old Barrington State Forests map and/or appropriate
1:25,000 topo map) to above, is suitable habitat for Olive Whistlers.
Other birds of note include four species of Robin: Scarlet, Flame,
Eastern Yellow, Pale Yellow, Red-browed Treecreepers, Crescent
Honeyeaters.
There are a number of known Owl roost sites in that location as well.
Peter
RSB's are
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Peter A. Ekert
Senior Threatened Species Officer
Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC)
Ph. (02) 49384950 Fx. (02) 49301013
Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority
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PATERSON NSW 2421
>>> "Stuart, Alan AD" <> 04/10/07 5:31 PM
>>>
Carl - that area along Kerrapit Rd, from beyond the turn-off towards
Gloucester Falls, is the place to find RSB. I've seen (sometimes) and
heard birds at various places in from the road, anywhere along the road
from that turn-off. Not beyond the gate though.
Alan
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On Behalf Of Carl Corden
Sent: Tuesday, 10 April 2007 10:49 AM
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Subject: RFI: Rufous Scrub-birds at Gloucester Tops
Hi All,
I managed to get to Gloucester Tops to look for the Rufous Scrub-birds
and Olive Whistlers over Easter. Unfortunately I found the information
regarding their location to be a little confusing.
Many previous reports indicate that Rufous Scrub-birds have been seen
approximately 1km along Kerripit Road. After driving along this road
for about 1km (from where it exits Gloucester Tops Road) I didn't come
across any suitable-looking habitat. However, there is a gate across
the road a few hundred metres further on, and access further along the
track from here is by foot only.
After a few hundred more metres the track finally reaches an area of
Antarctic Beech forest where there is some interpretive information
about Barrington Tops National Park. My impression (from examining topo
maps of the area) is that the Rufous Scrub-bird "site" is approximately
1km walk further west from this area. Is this correct?
Any information would be greatly appreciated, as I would like to visit
the area again later in the year.
Regards,
Carl Corden
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