A beautiful part of the world. With some very nice bird species to be found. It’s really a case of quality over quantity at this location. With much sort after species such as, Beautiful Firetail and Southern Emu-wren. But there are numerous uncommon bird species found in this area. Included are Brush Bronzewing, Grey Goshawk, Crescent Honeyeater, Varied Sittella, Rufous Fantail, Satin Flycatcher, and the list goes on.
Some of the birds photographed on this Tour
Upcoming tours –
Date: Bookings Open
Time: to be arranged
Duration: 2hrs
Cost: 1 person – $140, 2 people – $240, 3 people – $300
Maximum participants: 3
Large group outings unavailable for this tour
Enquiries: Ph, text, email, 0410556592 colacbirder@gmail.com
Details –
- Starting and finishing at the Carlisle End of Old Carlisle Trk, Carlisle River. (38°33’01.9″S 143°24’50.5″E)
- No facilities available
- Approx. 2hr duration
- Approx. 10km driving and 2kms walking
- Medium level fitness required
- Possibility of venomous Snake sightings in this area
- First Aid kit including Snakebite kit will accompany all tours
- Cinnamon Fungus dieback information and hygiene kit
What to bring –
- appropriate clothing ie, boots, gaiters or long pants
- Sun protection, hat, long shirt
- BYO Camera, binoculars
- BYO drinks and snacks
Previous tours –
23/04/2025 – Overcast, no wind or rain
28 species recorded. Best birds were Southern Emuwren, Beautiful Firetail, and Olive Whistler. A great day out with numerous sightings of the Emuwrens, although a bit too tricky getting shots this time.
23/04/2025 further details – https://ebird.org/checklist/S228378306
04/02/2022 – Sunny, no wind
28 species recorded. Highlights included – Grey Currawong, Satin Flycatcher, Brush Bronzewing and 3 species of Cuckoos (Shining Bronze-cuckoo, Horsfield’s Bronze-cuckoo and Fan-tailed Cuckoo)
04/02/2022 Further details – https://ebird.org/checklist/S101985706
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