Request for Information on Grasswren sites along Birdsville Track
By Birding-Aus, on April 27th, 2014
Just two quick questions, will the Birdsville Track likely be drivable middle of June this year with a midsized SUV no 4WD (Mitsubishi ASX) and are there good spots for Grey and Eyrean Grasswrens that are publicly accessible. Detailed info on grasswren sites and strategy will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Stephan Lorenz visiting from Texas _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org
Hi Stephan, When I was last up the Birdsville track, a few months back now, the northern section (N of Mungerannie) was very rough and rocky and almost certain to do some damage to non-4WD tyres. But who knows, they may have graded the road by the time you get there. We have site information on our website (below) as well as other useful links but feel free to contact me off-line for further details. cheers Peter ——- Peter Waanders In 2014, Southern Birding Services will become Bellbird Tours. Visit our website! Bellbird Tours / Southern Birding Services / Australian Birding Store PO Box 2008, Berri SA 5343 Australia Phone: 1800-BIRDING (free from landlines within Australia) mob.: +61 (0)409 763172 sat.: +61 (0)424 212889 Email: peter@sabirding.com Bellbird Tours: http://www.bellbirdtours.com Southern Birding Services: http://www.sabirding.com Birding Store: http://www.birdingstore.com.au Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Birding-Services/134270499971996 _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org
G’day Stephan Yes, the Birdsville track should be driveable in June, in the absence of significant rain. The Birdsville Track is a good outback road that most reliable cars can traverse in the middle of the year. Big Red (sand dune) just out from Birdsville is a good spot for Eyrean Grasswrens. (you look and listen for them in the cane grass on the dunes). Regards, Laurie. On 27/04/2014, at 10:51 AM, Stephan Lorenz wrote: _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org