Hi Martin, Chris,
As a rainforest guide in the region for two years in the mid 90's, I had the
enviable job of guiding guests from a nearby lodge around the Mossman Gorge
circuit 3 or 4 mornings a week. We would arrive at the Gorge around 7:15 in
the morning, so was often the first vehicle in the carpark. Being the first
group around the circuit certaintly had advantages for seeing wildlife, and
I have some great memories from those walks, including the beautiful Boyd's
Forest Dragons, displaying male Riflebirds and facing off with the odd feral
pig.
I have 4 records of Fernwren from my time tin the Mossman Gorge, in May,
June, July and September of 1996. At the time I was also of the opinion
that this was a seasonal migration down from the higher altitude areas above
the gorge itself.
There were a couple of other species that I'd classified as altitudinal
migrants. I had two records of Chowchilla, another highland species, in May
1995 and September 1996. Grey-headed Robin also fell into this catagory,
with only 5 records, all between May and July of 1996.
A beautiful place in a fascinating part of the world. I hope to get back up
to visit before too long.
Regards,
Steve Mannix
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