[Birding-Aus] 2008 Orange-bellied Parrot search - French Island (Victoria)

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Martin....@dse.vic.gov.au

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May 8, 2008, 7:37:50 PM5/8/08
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This is mainly for Melbourne birdos.

This weekend Friends of French Island National Park (FoFI) are searching
certain saltmarsh locations on French Island Western Port for
Orange-bellied Parrots. FoFI welcomes birdos to join them for this day
outing.

Details are as follows and everyone is welcome.

Date: Saturday 10 May 2008
Location: French Island Western Port, Victoria
Transport details:
Take the train from Frankston to Stony Point (Sat timetable is about
8.35am train). [Trains leave from Flinders Street Station about 7.40am]
Ferry trip from Stony Point to French Island: leaves about 10 am from
Stony Point Jetty on the Mornington Peninsula.

You will need to bring (check the Birds Australia site:
http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au/images/stories/current-projects/OBP_survey_instructions.pdf)
Suitable clothing for the day (hat, coat, boots)
Lunch/snacks/water
Binoculars, notebook, money for transport

We will be searching up to three separate areas on the island and a fair
bit of walking will be involved.

If you wish to come along contact me TODAY during business hours.

cheers, Martin

Relevant link:
http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au/our-projects/orange-bellied-parrot-mainland-recovery.html


Martin O'Brien
Wildlife Biologist - Threatened Species & Communities Section
Department of Sustainability and Environment
2/8 Nicholson St.,
East Melbourne 3002
VICTORIA

9637 9869

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robert morris

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May 8, 2008, 10:36:57 PM5/8/08
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Dear All

I'm travelling up to Mount Isa at the weekend, overseeing some remote ecological surveys and doing some other environmental stuff, setting up a weather station etc. on part of the Barkly Tablelands for the week. I've spoken to Bob Forsyth about 'what's about' round Mount Isa - but has anyone birded the Tablelands recently? Any little Letter-winged Kite colonies up there that I haven't heard about!?!
I'll be out looking of course and will report back what I find but any info. would be great.

thanksRob Morris Brisbane, Australia
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Graham Turner

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May 8, 2008, 11:12:37 PM5/8/08
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Which bit of the tablelands? It covers 283,648km² according to wikipedia.

Cheers
Graham Turner

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Dear All

I'm travelling up to Mount Isa at the weekend, overseeing some remote
ecological surveys and doing some other environmental stuff, setting up a
weather station etc. on part of the Barkly Tablelands for the week. I've
spoken to Bob Forsyth about 'what's about' round Mount Isa - but has anyone
birded the Tablelands recently? Any little Letter-winged Kite colonies up
there that I haven't heard about!?!
I'll be out looking of course and will report back what I find but any info.
would be great.

thanksRob Morris Brisbane, Australia
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robert morris

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May 8, 2008, 11:31:36 PM5/8/08
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Graham

Noted, the Barkly Tablelands are a big area! I have a 4WD and will be mobile though. I am staying at the barkly Roadhouse for the week and travelling to and from Mount Isa on Monday / next weekend. I am working in a remote location most of the week some 60-70km from the roadhouse.
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Graham Turner

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May 8, 2008, 11:52:15 PM5/8/08
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Hopefully the accommodation is cheaper than the fuel ($2.05 / L for unleaded).

I saw a lone Flock Bronzewing drinking at the Playford River crossing last Wednesday (30 April). No sign of the Yellow Chat at the bore 21 km north of here.....oh well....

If you feel the need for a drive I saw Gouldian Finch with chicks at the T&T site for Carpentarian G'wren west of Borroloola (only about 450 km from the road house). The Tablelands Hwy is a great drive, spectacular in bits, less so in the cow country.

Hope this helps.
Graham

Rob Morris

Brisbane, Australia

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