The following locations/areas (all on public land) are worth a visit if you are in the area. A few notable species are listed. Paste the coordinates into Google Maps to locate.
Rise and Shine Bushland Reserve – Ramsey’s Lane section: -37.158990, 144.076541
White-browed Babbler, Black-chinned Honeyeater, Swift Parrot, Little Eagle, Boobook Owl, Olive-backed Oriole
Rise and Shine Bushland Reserve – Zumpe’s Lane section: -37.166825, 144.079930
White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Owlet Nightjar, Diamond Firetail, Scarlet Robin, Restless Flycatcher, Dusky woodswallow
Muckleford State Forest – Mia Mia Track/Spring Hill Track: -37.075834, 144.076520
White-browed Babbler, Crested Bellbird, Hooded Robin, Diamond Firetail, Spotted Quail-thrush, Swift Parrot, White-throated Nightjar, Powerful Owl, Chestnut-rumped Hylacola, Painted Button-quail, Red-capped Robin, Black-chinned Honeyeater, Little Lorikeet, Black-eared Cuckoo, Square-tailed Kite
Muckleford State Forest – Sullivan’s Track: -37.083000, 144.063873
Painted Honeyeater, Hooded Robin, Diamond Firetail, Square-tailed Kite
Muckleford State Forest – Demo Track: -37.103436, 144.092148
Red-capped Robin, Speckled Warbler, Chestnut-rumped Hylacola
Loddon River @ Newstead: -37.108741, 144.058451
Rainbow Bee-eater, White-backed Swallow, Nankeen Night-heron, Powerful Owl, White-backed Swallow, Musk Lorikeet, Sacred Kingfisher
Cairn Curran Reservoir – Joyce’s Creek: -37.081513, 143.997693
White-bellied Sea-eagle, White-breasted Woodswallow, White-necked Heron, Great Egret
Cairn Curran Reservoir – Picnic Point: -37.042217, 143.980676
Darter, Great-crested Grebe, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Whistling Kite, Spotted Harrier, Great Egret
Newstead Cemetery: -37.120721, 144.089768
Rainbow Bee-eater, White-backed Swallow, Jacky Winter, Fairy Martin, Hooded Robin, Horsfield’s Bronze-cuckoo
Wow! I stumbled upon this site. Great entries re bird activities. Do you ever have any bird group rambles? I’d love to learn from the experts. Otherwise, will head to some of the hot spots and try my luck. I’m a mad orchid hunter but think I should ‘spread my wings’ (pun intended) and diversify with birds. I do enjoy listening out for them and can sometimes match to my bird books but local knowledge would be a great addition. Thanks.