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Summary of string: Satin Bowerbirds in the Otways

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Subject: Summary of string: Satin Bowerbirds in the Otways
From: "richard purcell" <>
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:59:18 +1100
See below for summary of responses to RFI re Bowerbirds in the Otways.

SATIN BOWERBIRDS IN THE OTWAYS


You get Satin Bowerbirds in several places - even around Lorne where there is 
still the right vegetation, such as in the bushier parts on the edge of town.  
I've also seen them at Sheoak Picnic Ground (past Allenvale).  This is a great 
place for birds, especially early in the morning.  I've seen Powerful Owl near 
the camp ground as well.



>From Lorne west and look and listen in wetter forested places.



There are many Satin Bowerbirds still in the Otways! In some areas they are in 
plague proportions! Around our area (near Colac) they do a lot of damage to 
Orchards flowers etc, and are considered a pest! Around the towns of Forrest 
and Gellibrand they are resident all over the place, and can be found regularly 
everywhere.



Try any of the waterfall areas down the Otways.: Lake Elizabeth, Stephenson's 
Falls, and the falls behind Apollo Bay .  They are supposed to be around the 
residential areas of Wye river too (probably only in winter).



Satin Bowerbirds are reasonably common in the Otways. A good place to find them 
is at the Sheoak Panic Area (on the Allenvale Rd) a couple of
km behind Lorne.



There are very common around Apollo Bay. Occasionally in the town, but at 
Paradise Picnic area and Mariner's Falls walk, both on Barham River Road, there 
are plentiful. And both spots are good for a wide range of birds.



If you visit the Sheoak Picnic ground looking for Satin Bowerbirds, you may 
also wish to walk on the track towards Phantom Falls to see the Satin 
Flycatchers. They are just past the road leading into the picnic ground.

Thanks to responses from Russell Woodford, Ian Davies, Margaret Cameron, 

Peter Fuller, Tim Dolby, Graeme Brown and Barry Lingham. Summarised by Rick 
Purcell.
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