Fortuitous timing - thanks Martin. Got this email when we got into Mt Isa
last night and saw one Carpentarian this morning a little north of his spot
but in the same creek bed.
On 25 July 2013 21:35, Martin Cake <> wrote:
> Hi all
>
>
> I am part way through a trip around the country and can offer updates on a
> few 'well-known' sites for the benefit of other travellers and/or the
> archives:
>
>
> * Carpentarian Grasswren were seen today at the famous cairn 8km along
> McNamaras Rd near Mt isa. Despite concerns about the recent fire it seems
> this was mosaic to some extent and has left some scattered patches of old
> spinifex. However the only CGW I saw today (2) were not in spinifex but
> were in tall grass along the dry creek close to the cairn (~100m E of the
> cairn, ~50m S along the creek bed).
>
>
> * The well-known Red Goshawk pair in Mataranka seem not to have returned
> yet this year and have not been seen according to the manager of Mataranka
> Cabins (ditto for Rufous Owl). She attributes this to 3 years of drought in
> the area.
>
>
> * The Dreamtime Statues in Wyndham (WA) have fallen into disrepair and the
> water feature here no longer contains any water. This used to be a known
> site for Gouldian Finch but is now useless. Locals suggested trying early
> morning sprinklers at the Shire offices for Gouldians.
>
>
> * Chestnut-backed Button-Quail were seen at Chinaman Creek near Katherine
> (close to where the old Hwy crosses the creek). I tried for this species
> several times at the Old Darwin Rd site near Cooinda in Kakadu but it
> seemed overgrown and unsuitable. I'm no expert but the best-looking CBBQ
> habitat I saw in Kakadu was around the fringes of Cooinda airport (though
> admittedly I saw no sign of them here).
>
>
> * In Kakadu Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon was only seen at the
> Bardedjilidji walk, despite also spending time at Gunlom escarpment,
> Nourlangie and Ubirr. They were absent on this walk at 10am but easily
> found at 4.30pm so it really pays to consider the time of day.
>
>
> * Without wanting to inflame any arguments on the merits of Bill's recent
> Grey Falcon site post, his info was spot on and a pair was present
> yesterday at dawn. There is an approved overnight camping area approx 2-3
> km W of here. Thanks Bill!
>
>
> Regards
>
> Martin Cake
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