RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range

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

> 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
>