Hi Bert,
Arapiles is the happiest place on Earth, but the birding there isn't
much chop. There's a few honey eaters around the Mount, Grey Currawong
around the escarpment and I'll be surprised if you don't see nankeen
kestrel and Peregrine falcons while you're climbing. There was a great
pair of Kestrel over on Mitre Rock last time I was there that carried
on and displayed. But otherwise there isn't much to recommend it as a
birding destination.
Have you got a bit of time? Take a rest day and drive over to Little
Desert while you're there. I don't know that park very well, but I saw
my only White-Fronted Chats there in miserable weather. I believe
there's some great birding to be had there. I found a turtle there
too, and made the mistake of picking it up. Took me 2 days to wash the
smell of my hands.
Have fun. Good time of year for Araps, and the new guide has just come
out too, so expect a surge of interest.
EB
On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 4:47 PM, Bert Harris <> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I am heading to Mt Arapiles St park (Vic) this weekend for a
> climbing/birding trip. Has anyone visited the park recently? Did you see
> any interesting birds? Please reply off-list.
> Thanks!
>
> Bert Harris, Adelaide
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