You are correct Peter; I didn't know there was another hide at Braeside so
assumed Edithvale was what Mike was referring to.
The safety concerns as I understand are structural and also relate to the
low ceilings (head strike risk,) dodgy stairs, etc. But I'm not that close
to it so unsure of all the details.
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Shute
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 5:14 AM
To: Ross Macfarlane
Cc: Mike Carter ; Michael Wood ; ;
Subject: Bird hides
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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