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Top10 - results so far

To: Stephen Ambrose <>
Subject: Top10 - results so far
From: Dave Torr <>
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:35:30 +1000
Maybe - but it is so isolated that I for one have yet to make it there - the
other places mentioned are much easier to visit and thus probably attract a
lot more birders.

On 17 August 2011 08:23, Stephen Ambrose <> wrote:

> I'm surprised that no one has nominated the Eyre Bird Observatory. I've
> been
> a serious bird-watcher for 44 years and it is one of my favourite places.
> It's a great place for seabirds, waders, mallee and coastal dune species,
> arid and semi-arid species. Stay there long enough, or visit there often
> enough, and you will observe rarities and irruptions of more common
> species.
> And Eyre provides comfortable accommodation and good company.
>
> Stephen Ambrose
> Ryde NSW
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 
>  On Behalf Of Simon Mustoe
> Sent: Tuesday, 16 August 2011 4:43 PM
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> Subject: [Birding-Aus] Top10 - results so far
>
>
> The eagerly anticipated results of the birding TOP10 destinations ... it's
> a
> bit like Masterchef .. you'll have to wait for the final. For now, just a
> teaser.
>
> We've had responses here, through Bird-O (http://bird-o.com), emails and
> Facebook. Read the original posting at
> http://bird-o.com/2011/08/09/bird-os-top10-aussie-birding-destinations/
>
> The current contenders for the TOP 10 (drum roll please) are:
>
> Position ; number of votes ; place name
>
> #1   7    Werribee Sewage Farm
> #2   5    Capertee Valley
> #2   5    Gluepot
> #2   5    Hattah/Kulkyne National Park
> #3   4    Bowra Station
> #3   4    Broome (incl BBO & Roebuck Bay)
> #3   4    Cairns
> #4   3    Bruny Island
> #4   3    Cheyne Beach
> #4   3    Iron Range
> #4   3    Lamington NP, Queensland
> #4   3    Royal National Park
>
> Perhaps unsurprisingly, Australian birders have put poo ponds down as their
> favourite. There are 12 locations in first, plus joint second and third
> places, so I think it only fair to have 12 Top 10s, unless you're yet to
> cast your vote - your's could just tip the balance ; )
>
> Close contenders, just pipped to the mark (in no particular order ... well,
> alphabetical ...) are:
>
> Alice Poo Ponds
> Atherton Tablelands
> Chiltern (& Mt Pilot)
> Darwin area
> Hobart
> Kakadu
> Kingfisher Park
> Kununurra
> Round Hill
> Strzlecki Track
> Sundown and Girraween Nps
>
> [Frank's second and third Top10s were disqualified. Frank, you were just
> being a bit greedy : ) so we only included your first top 10, not the
> second
> or third ... hehehe ]
>
> Thanks to everyone who responded. It's a great little exercise and much
> fun.
> It'll take us a while to condense all of this into something sensible and
> useful though, so be patient. Thanks also for those who left comments with
> their suggestions - a nice added extra and splendid testimonial to our
> wonderful country.
>
> Regards,
>
> Simon.
>
>
>
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