Red-whiskered Bulbul - I haven't seen around Melbourne. There *was* a
location in South Yarra and also Wilson's Reserve (I think) in Ivanhoe, but
to the best of my knowledge they haven't been recorded for a number of years
at either site.
Song Thrush - without a doubt the Botanical Gardens are the place for this.
Usually seen on one of the grassy areas - especially on the north-western
part between the path and the fence.
Tree Sparrow - Probably a bit hit and miss. You may find them at the
Botanical Gardens - alternatively try Royal Park or the Zoo, to the north of
the city. There is a population that can often be seen at Point Wilson near
the entrance to the Western Treatment Plant, but that may be a bit out of
the way.
Good luck!
Paul Dodd
Docklands, Melbourne
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On Behalf Of John Tongue
Sent: Wednesday, 7 May 2008 10:21 AM
To: birding-aus Aus
Subject: Melbourne 'Ferals'
OK all you Melbournian experts - here is a little challenge for
you......
I still need to tick some of our 'feral' species, and three in
particular, which I believe can be found in and around Melbourne -
Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Red-whiskered Bulbul and Song Thrush.
My family and I are passing briefly through Melbourne in a couple of
weeks, and the 'challenge' is to see whether anyone can point us to a
spot near inner Melbourne which would be a 'dead-cert' for these three?
We arrive on the Spirit of Tasmania (due in at 7:00am) on Sat May
31st. We have a service to go to at St. Paul's Cathedral at 11:30am,
and soon after will be heading north, towards Sydney (stopping for
the night around Benalla??).
Is it best to try at the Botanic Gardens? We tried there some years
ago, and didn't find any of these (obviously, if I still need to tick
them, "Duh!"). Is there anywhere else close by that would be more of
a 'cert.'? We don't have much time, and hence the challenge.
I have some others targets for the trip as well (between being
sociable with family and friends on the way), but I'm hoping for most
of these away from Melbourne, and felt that with so much birding
prowess concentrated in the one area, there must be someone who can
help me get these feral bogies.
Thanks all,
John Tongue,
Ulverstone, Tas.
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