Hi all,
We have a trip planned to travel in the Simpson Desert early September. We have nearly finalised our permit with the Central Land Council. Will head across from Birdsville to Poeppel Corner then head north up the Hay River track to Jervois. We may head back from Mt. Dare across the Desert on the French Line if time permits. We will have a Desert Parks pass for the trip also.
We last crossed the Desert in late April 2008 when it was very dry so I expect the Desert to look stunning after all the recent rains and hope to see some good birds and reptiles. Just wondering if you think we could possibly see Princess Parrot on the Hay Track/Jervois area which is a little east of Alice, or anywhere in the Desert? If anyone has done this trip I would be interested in your trip report if that would be possible.
On another note, I saw my first Powerful Owl at our home last weekend while spotlighting as well as 2 Greater Gliders and a Sugar Glider. PO was heard here once before in June this year. We have also heard Sooty Owl once since living here deep in the rainforest.
Regards,
Carla Jackett
Bellawongarah NSW
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