G’day Marie
Could you please outline how the fly/drive/accommodation package works [not described on either website].
Do they pick you up at the Lockhart River airport?
Regards, Laurie.
On 18 Dec 2017, at 3:28 pm, Marie Tarrant < sittella@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi MIlton
> I’ve just returned from a trip to Iron Range. 3 of us took the fly/drive
> accommodation package offered by Portland House – here’s a link to it.
> The trip exceeded all expectations in every way and we ate at the Portland
> Roads cafe which has an outstanding menu on offer – we got all the targets
> bar 4 and didn’t get or expect the Pitta in early December and went in full
> knowledge of that.
>
> My best advice would be to learn the calls in advance as the birding can be
> overwhelming without that. The ebird hotspots have it very well covered
> for references
>
> Here’s a link to the Portland House package if you’re interested
>
> www.tourismcapeyork.com/explore/iron-range/portland-house-portland-roads-3/
>
> Not to be missed is the Metallic Starling murmaration on dusk each day at
> chilli beach
>
> regards,
> Marie Tarrant
>
>
> On 18 December 2017 at 14:46, milton smith < milton.smith66@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Birders,
>>
>> This is an RFI regarding suggested itineraries for a private excursion to
>> Iron range. I know there are some excellent Bird guides that do the trip
>> however
>> this will be myself with about 6 sons and nephews, who have become avid
>> birders also.
>> So any info re Accommodation, transport, best way to see all the local
>> Birds would be great
>> We are thinking say from 3rd week feb onward , is that too late?
>> Thankyou in anticipation
>>
>> Milton Smith
>>
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