Proposed Red bellied/Papuan pitta trip Iron Range

Hello All, Doug Herrington and I have been in the Lockerbie Scrub since December 13. The RBP is present here in it’s usual large numbers. Only the female is calling spontaneously currently. This call is not listed on either app. nor is reference made to it. It is a short, 3 note, mournful call quite … Read more

RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range

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” < sittella@gmail.com> 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 … Read more

RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range

Laurie and any interested others I hope the info below is useful Fly/Drive packages for Portland House *Fly/Drive/Accommodation package inclusive * • Airfares with *Skytrans *from Cairns to Lockhart River and return • You are met on your arrival at the Lockhart River airport with your 4WD car. (Conditions apply, please see below). • Accommodation … Read more

RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range

G’day Marie Could you please outline how the fly/drive/accommodation package works [not described on either website]. Do they pick you up at the Lockhart River airport? Regards, Laurie. On 18 Dec 2017, at 3:28 pm, Marie Tarrant < sittella@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi MIlton > I’ve just returned from a trip to Iron Range. 3 of … Read more

RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range

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 … Read more