Hi Peter,
I have just returned from that area (I’m compiling a trip report now)…
Western Grasswren (Amytornis textilis myall) is fairly easy at Wild Dog Hill (Whyalla CP), especially in low salt-bush habitat about 50m west of the hill. I also had several at Middleback (about 16km north of Whyalla on Iron Knob road, right near some abandoned railway carriages), including a couple running across the road. This was also a great area, with Slender-billed Thornbill (race iredalei), Crested Bellbird, Redthroat and Southern Whiteface all common. I don’t think you’ll get them at Port Augusta Arid Lands BT (although this is an excellent birding spot – heaps of Chirruping Wedgebill, Rufous Fieldwren, Elegant Parrot, Mulga Parrot etc).
Telowie Gorge (near Pt Germain) was good for Grey-fronted Honeyeater and Southern Scrub-robin (and Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby).
Chestnut-rumped Heathwren (Hylacola pyrrhopgia pedleri) – I had 2 at Alligator Gorge, Mt Remarkable NP (Wilmington) on the highest lookout track, about 100m from the car park.
Banded Stilt – I had a few at Port Gawler (near Cheetham Salt works).
Not sure about Bassian Thrush – Mt Lofty as Michael suggests is the best bet,
Cheers, Greg ===============================
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