Griffith results

I am just back from a few days in Griffith. We went to Wattle Creek dam for two afternoon until dark sessions and one dark to morning. Also, golf on the course. Together with birds on the way up there I saw the following exciting (for me) birds: Yellow Rosella, Cockatiel, Mallee Ringneck, Mulga, Glossy Black Cockatoo, Blue Bonnet, Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo, Splendid Fairy-wren (male in non-breeding colours, alas), Red-capped Robin, female Scarlet Robin, Yellow Robin, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Pied Butcherbird. We were thrilled by our success, but disappointed to dip on Turquoise Parrots, which were the major quest. Firsts were Mulga Parrot and Splendid Wren, and I’d not seen Mitchell’s for 39 years! There’s a lot to be said for going to known, productive places. I’ll do more of it. Thanks to all who helped and advised. Stephen