Hi Donald and Tim,
The birding in Pine Plains (Nth Wyperfeld) may have been affected by a very
large wildfire in that area last summer.
It would be worthwhile contacting the Wyperfeld NP Office to get some
feedback from local Rangers.
Regards Martin Woodward
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From: Birding-Aus On Behalf Of
Tim Dolby
Sent: Tuesday, 29 July 2014 11:31 PM
To: Donald G. Kimball;
Subject: Adelaide to Mildura Route A20 or B12 to Ouyen?
Which is the scenic parrot route?
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-Wyper
feld-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
To:
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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