Thanks Alan & Tony,
So Alan, would I be right in thinking that Syzygium would be a Lilly-Pilly or
Satin-Ash? They certainly have great flowers that would keep many hungry
honeyeaters sated, that's for sure!
I think it's interesting for us to take some note of what Eungella Honeyeaters
are eating when we observe them, and at what time of year. Then we can share
some good information that should help other birders visiting the Mackay area
in locating this (sometimes hard to locate) species.
Speaking from my own personal experience from some years back, the first couple
of times that I looked for these birds were both rather rushed, and
consequently, unsuccessful. When I'm searching for a certain species, I don't
just head into the bush and start playing their calls - that's not my style.
But I had made sure that I'd learned the Eungella Honeyeater calls before
looking for them. I visited Diggings Rd, Chelmans Rd, Snake Rd, and the end of
Dalrymple Rd, among other sites. But I didn't hear or see a single Eungella HE
- however, being somewhat rushed for time on both occasions, I didn't feel too
hard done by in missing them. That's just birding... On the occasions that I
have seen this species since, it has definitely been very helpful having some
idea of what the birds may be feeding on at the time... cheers, martin
cachard,trinity beach (cool, windy, & wet today grrr!!!),cairns.
> From:
> To: ; ;
> ;
> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Eungella Honeyeater
> Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 21:58:41 +1000
>
> In May this year I saw a flock of at least eight birds feeding in two
> Syzygium about 700 metres into the forest at the end of Dalrymple Road.
> Maria got two birds further on. They were heard in ones and twos at other
> sites but not sighted.
> REgards,
> Alan
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tony Russell
> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 12:51 PM
> To: 'martin cachard' ; 'Elliot Leach' ;
> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Eungella Honeyeater
>
> I've also seen them at these two sites in June but didn't notice what they
> were eating. Not familiar with those strange Queensland trees anyway.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Birding-Aus On Behalf Of
> martin cachard
> Sent: Wednesday, 10 June 2015 6:51 AM
> To: Elliot Leach;
> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Eungella Honeyeater
>
> Thanx Elliot,
> Nice to hear back from you.
>
> I have also had Eungella HE's at the very end of Dalrymple Rd, and along
> Diggings Rd as well - but just not during June at these 2 sites. So, that's
> why I was curious about what they were feeding on when you had them at these
> sites.
>
> And now that you say that it was during June that you have had them there,
> I'm even more curious as to what they were feeding on when you saw them. Was
> it mistletoe??
>
> Thanks...
>
> martin cachard,
> trinity beach (not so perfect this morning...cool & cloudy!!), cairns.
>
>
>
> From:
> Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2015 17:44:41 +1000
> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] I am trying to find some birds
> To:
>
> I was there in June last year and saw them at those sites, also three other
> times throughout the year. I haven't seen them along Snake Rd but in my
> experience they are very reliable at the other two sites - particularly at
> the end of Dalrymple Rd.
>
> Good luck!
>
> elliot
>
> On 5 June 2015 at 17:33, martin cachard <> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hey Elliot,
> Just a quick one re Eungella HE, if I may... Do you remember the time of
> year that you saw them at the very end of Dalrymple Rd, and also along
> Diggings Rd?? Do you remember what they were feeding on when you saw them
> at both sites??
>
> Thanx in advance for your advice - it's always good to get others' thoughts
> on a species that we don't really know all that much about...
>
> cheers,
>
> martin cachard, trinity beach, cairns
>
>
> > From:
> > Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2015 15:06:22 +1000
> > To:
> > Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] I am trying to find some birds
> > CC:
> >
> > Turqs are usually along Old Wallangarra Rd, near Girraween NP. A bit
> closer
> > to the freeway and Stanthorpe than Sundown. A good place to look is around
> > the junction with Hickling Lane, but the whole section from here back to
> > the highway is good as well.
> >
> > Eungella HE should be found fairly easily around the carpark at the end of
> > Mt Dalrymple Rd - that's where I would go first. If you have no luck here,
> > try along Diggings Rd in the afternoon (on the way to Broken River from
> > Eungella, look out for the turn on the right). About 500m up along this
> > road there is a big turning spot - if you reach here you've gone a bit
> far.
> > The best advice I can give is to learn the call, they are pretty easy to
> > get onto when you know it.
> >
> > Can't help with the Cassowary, I've only ever had sighting (of an adult
> > with chicks!) along the Cape Trib Rd somewhere, and I agree with Martin's
> > spots for the Lyrebird :)
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > elliot
>
>
>
>
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