Dear all
I have been away for the last two days camping out and looking for the Princess Parrots again where Ian, Pat, Geoff and I saw them south of Mt Liebig. It is only 60-70km from home. Fortunately being a resident at this community I am able to explore the area.
Now just having returned home and checking all the emails, I can see there are going to be significant problems getting permits on time. Hoping I can help, I went to the manager of our community and told him I had seen a rare bird 25km west of Brown’s Bore and that there could be some birdwatchers interested in driving in to have a look. Would it be all right? He told me he would check with the right people tomorrow and let me know. If I get a positive response I will let you all know.
However please note: a.. This area is not at the place where we saw many flocks. That is farther south b.. I spent quite a few hours over the last two days exactly where we saw them and in other suitable areas and I saw no Princess Parrots at all c.. The track is overgrown in places. You are going to get your car scratched as you push through bushes – my Troopy has obvious markings. I don’t mind if it means photographing Princess Parrots but I think hire companies might take a different view. Will get back to you
Regards Don
