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Sherwood Forest

Sunday 6 November 09:00
Kim Farley

Description: woodland.  Possible Spotted Quail-thrush, mixed feeding flocks; possibility of early returning Noisy Friarbird, a bird not recorded for ebird at this location before.

eBird hotspot:  Sherwood Forest

Meeting time and place: 8.00am at car park on Mountain Creek Road about 1 km from the intersection with Uriarra Road.    If travelling via Cotter Rd, turn right into Uriarra Rd and then the first road on the left is Mountain Creek Rd.  If travelling via Uriarra Crossing, turn left after the crossing and the first road on the right is Mountain Creek Rd.

Walking distance:  5km

Degree of difficulty: medium

End time (approx.):12.00 pm

What to bring: morning tea, warm clothes and raincoat, sun protection.

Need to register: Yes by Friday 28 August, text to mobile 0417 222 154 giving your name and mobile number.

Numbers limited: to 15

Post event report

Eight COG members joined me for this outing, with trip organiser Kim laid low by a bad cold. While the hoped-for quail-thrush failed to materialise, we managed 29 species, including a persistent Wonga Pigeon heard for an extended period. Other species included a White-winged Chough on a nest, several Rufous Whistlers, two Shining Bronze-Cuckoos and several White-throated Treecreepers.  Many of those on the outing had not been to this area before, and we all enjoyed the wonderful views from the top of the walk.

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