I think you probably mean Edithvale, Ross. Braeside is a park in the same area
of Melbourne.
Edithvale hide was an even better hide, two storeys high. I can't remember what
the problem was, maybe sinking foundations?
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On 04/02/2013, at 5:07 AM, "Ross Macfarlane" <> wrote:
> Past tense I'm afraid. The bird hide at Braeside Park SE of Melbourne was an
> excellent hide from which to watch birds. It's been closed down by Melbourne
> Water about 2 years ago for safety reasons, and there is a continuing
> wrangle over if and when it will be rebuilt.
>
> A limited service is available once a month from the display centre, but it
> is much further from the best viewing spots than the bird hide.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Carter
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 6:11 PM
> To: Michael Wood ; ;
> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Bird hides
>
> The bird hide at Braeside Park SE of Melbourne is an excellent hide from
> which to watch birds but frustrating for photographers. The windows are
> tinted and sloped but none open! The other day there was a Lewin's Rail
> immediately adjacent!
>
> Mike Carter
> 30 Canadian Bay Road
> Mount Eliza VIC 3930
> Tel (03) 9787 7136
>
>
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