Hi Kirri, Apart from all sites in & around Pine Creek already mentioned by
others, I have had very good success along Edith Falls Rd, especially from the
well known site 5kms east of the hwy & then for about another 5kms east towards
the falls. Early morning is best, esp at the 5km site, as Gouldian Finch come
in to drink there on most days (certainly everyday that I've been there from
sunrise). This site would be one of the best "sit & wait" spots that I've ever
experienced, for both species diversity & bird numbers, with quite amazing
sightings in the very late dry (ie late Oct-Nov). One early morning there in
very late Oct 2008, I had no fewer than 25 Hoodeds & 100 Gouldians come in to
drink within 20mtrs of where I sat quietly... I know it is not late October
yet, but I've been there at times when water levels are not low (ie last visit
in late April this year still had both these iconic species there, although in
much much lower numbers...). I hope this helps you out anyway... Martin
Cachard, Cairns, 0428 782 808
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> Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:58:53 +1000
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> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Help with Hooded Parrots....
>
> Hi Kirri,
>
> On 11 August we had them at Pine Creek just down the street from the Police
> Station. After passing the Police Station on your left, there is a dirt road
> turning off to the left and there were four feeding on the ground in that
> road as well as a couple perched in near by trees. This was about
> 7:00-7:30am. Good luck!
>
> Cheers,
> R. Bruce Richardson
>
> On Aug 31, 2012, at 8:43 AM, Savannah Hardy wrote:
>
> > Hi there,
> > Anyone have a fairly reliable spot to view the Hooded Parrot at this time
> > of year??
> > Yesterday i tried Chinaman Creek very early at dawn...nothing....had heard
> > its a good spot in the dry.
> > Tryed the Water gardens in the late afternoon in Pine Creek. Checked any
> > grassy areas at pine creek...checked the water tower in pine creek and the
> > lookout in the late afternoon.
> > Checked Fergusson River about 30km out of Pine Creek. Also heard that the
> > Lazy lizard caravan park at Pine Creek has them drinking from the
> > sprinklers in the early morning (didn't check that one as i havn't made it
> > to pine creek early morning yet as i'm in katherine...).....Perhaps i just
> > need to be at Pine Creek at first light to see them??????
> >
> > Any tips would be appreciated...
> > Thanks
> > Kirri :D
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