Hi Donald,
I've found the best spot for Regent Parrot in Victoria is the Pines Campground
in northern Wyperfeld (typically in the morning). Major Mitchill Cockatoo are
also regular there. By my reckoning, the Pines Campground is the best spot in
Victoria to see alll the mallee / inland parrots. You mentioned earlier the
Snowdrift in northern Wyperfeld - yep, this is excellent for Major Mitchills.
There's nothing better than standing at the top of this enormous sand dune, and
being surrounded by flying birds. See:
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/315825/Park-note-Wyperfeld-National-Park.pdf
Obviously you can camp at the Pines Campground (fanstastic for an early morning
rise), and you can easily access the Snowdrift. There's also excellent
accomodation at the Pines Plains Lodge - it's right in the centre of northern
Wyperfeld! They would have the gen on both birds, indeed they'd have both
species on their property daily! See:
http://www.pineplainslodge.com
Good luck,
Tim
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From: Birding-Aus on behalf of Donald G.
Kimball
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 2:49 PM
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Subject: Adelaide to Mildura Route A20 or B12 to Ouyen? Which is the scenic
parrot route?
Okay I think I am going to owe Russell and and a lot of others dinner and
beers or some sort of thing... Asking so many questions here..
>From the information I am gathering it would be wise to explore Hattah and
Pink Lakes areas near Mildura/Ooyen to search for Regent and Major
Mitchells this Sept. At this point I am considering giving Gluepot a miss.
>From Adelaide I could either go route A20 or travel south and direct using
route B12. Considering I may bring mates next year which would be the most
interesting route scenery and parrot wise?
I am betting there have been lots of great oz birders that have traveled
both and can offer some interesting counsel!
Cheers and thanks!
Don
(the parrot "bloke")
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