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RFI - Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip - Iron range

To: Dave Torr <>
Subject: RFI - Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip - Iron range
From: milton smith <>
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:32:45 +0000
Thank you Marie , Your suggestion sounds great. This would be sensible if
it is wet. I  camped with roof top tent last trip .This option is good if
one doesn't get rained out. Everyone were kicked out of the park by the
Ranger that year 2007

because the road in when to slush.

On 18 December 2017 at 21:07, Dave Torr <> wrote:

> Agree with Marie. Stayed there a few years ago and great place and food.
> We drove up and back earlier in the season.
>
> On 18 Dec 2017 16:29, "Marie Tarrant" <> wrote:
>
> Hi MIlton
> I've just returned from a trip to Iron Range.  3 of us took the fly/drive
> accommodation package offered by Portland House - here's a link to it.
> The trip exceeded all expectations in every way and we ate at the Portland
> Roads cafe which has an outstanding menu on offer - we got all the targets
> bar 4 and didn't get or expect the Pitta in early December and went in full
> knowledge of that.
>
> My best advice would be to learn the calls in advance as the birding can be
> overwhelming without that.   The ebird hotspots have it very well covered
> for references
>
> Here's a link to the Portland House package if you're interested
>
> http://www.tourismcapeyork.com/explore/iron-range/portland-
> house-portland-roads-3/
>
> Not to be missed is the Metallic Starling murmaration on dusk each day at
> chilli beach
>
> regards,
> Marie Tarrant
>
>
> On 18 December 2017 at 14:46, milton smith <>
> wrote:
>
> > Dear Birders,
> >
> > This is an RFI regarding suggested itineraries for a private excursion to
> > Iron range. I know there are some excellent Bird guides that do the trip
> > however
> > this will be myself with about 6 sons and nephews, who have become avid
> > birders also.
> > So any info re Accommodation, transport, best way to see all the local
> > Birds would be great
> > We are thinking say from 3rd week feb onward , is that too late?
> > Thankyou in anticipation
> >
> > Milton Smith
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