Hi Craig,
There are a lot of birds in the Karara and Gore areas but not a lot of
parks or other public places to see them. I find it is productive just
making roadside stops in likely looking places. Cement Mill Rd south
from Gore is good and Mosquito Ck rd north of Coolmunda dam is worth a
visit. There are Spotted Bowerbirds in Inglewood and there were
White-backed Swallows above the park along the creek. There is a path
running along the creek, from the roadside park at the eastern end of
town, which is worth following. There should be White-winged Fairy-wrens
on the Goondiwindi Town Common and the road leading to it. A good spot
to visit near Goondiwindi is the Death Camping and Water Reserve just
out of town to the west and on the right. You turn off the highway and
cross over the railway line. The gate you go through had a skull wired
to it last time I was there. It is a great place for small brown birds.
I've seen 6 spp of Thornbills and Gerygones in one bush at the same
time. I've never seen Tourquiose Parrots out there but if you don't mind
going south there were heaps of them on the back road between
Wallangarra and Girraween NP 2 weeks ago. No where in particular you
just need to make random stops, be vigilant when driving and keep your
window down so you hear the calls. Diamond Doves could be anywhere and
Southern Whiteface ditto but they have been seen on the road from
Stanthorpe to Texas recently.
Good luck.
Barry Davies
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