Tassie 2023

One state done & dusted, four more to go!!
Willowtree

Camped in the Recreation Grounds for our fist night. Did about 500ks for the day. Not too bad since we didn't leave till 11.20.
Merriwa NSW

A beautiful mural of a Painted Honeyeater by Jenny McCracken just recently completed.
Goorongooba Campground

One night here looking for a Rockwarbler.
Saw a Black-sholdered Kite on the way here. Lots of road works and a few creek crossings with water over the road.
Saw our first wombat, unfortunately it wasRead more
Kangaroo Valley Glenmac CG

Had a fairly busy day with a few road closures, two dead wombats. One Mal had to pull off the road. We went on lots of back roads and were both looking forward to pulling over.
Stopped at Capertee andRead more
Jamberoo Lookout

Stopped here looking for a Bristle Bird but no luck!
Nowra

Called into Barren Grounds and was lucky enough to find the Eastern Bristlebird!!
Went up the range then back down it again, then up the other side & down it, due to road closures. 400 currently cutRead more
Green Patch Beach

Got to see the Rockwablers on Ben's track at Nowra. That was exciting 😄
Looking for Chestnut-rumped Heathwrens here but no luck so far 😕
Bawley Point

Staying at Doug's place for a bit.
Heaps of Little Wattlebirds & Superb Fairywrens here.
Monga National Park

Looking for a Pilotbird, no luck.
Extremely misty going along Kings Rd.
Doodle Comer Swamp NR

Looking for the Superb Parrot. No luck though. I think the photo on the sign is as close as I will get!!
Gardners Creek Road Side Reserve

Lots of little birds here
Woodend

Had lunch at Bourkies Bakery. They had a little display inside of bakers baking!
Lara

Brisbane Ranges NP

Had a great day with Judy O'Brien at the Western Treatment Plant.
Got a new bird - Striated Heathwren!!
There are over 4000 ant species in Australia !!
Devonport

Arrived at 10pm last night. Lovely little spot by the inlet!
And look at the apples!!
Liffey Falls Junction Camp

Perfect spot just off a back road. The mosses are so thick it feels like you are walking on 6" shag carpet!!
Bothwell turnoff

Interlaken lakes
Richmond

Two nights here just getting settled.
Melaleuca

Had a lovely flight over, but the wind got up...... for the return flight.
I separated from rest of the group as I wanted to go birding not on a cruise. They left me some lunch in the shipping containRead more
Dunalley Hotel

Drove down to Tasman NP in the rain to check out a camp spot, but we don't think it suits us.
Will stay here for the night.
Got a Kelp Gull & a Black-headed Honeyeater today!! Averaging 2 new birds aRead more
Bruny Island

Staying at Sheena's block!! Great spot available to ACers.
We met Sheena at the camperout.
Cape Bruny Lighthouse

Got a swift parrot!! I was looking way into the bushes and saw movement about 2 meters away and it was one. (A little to close)
Cloudy Bay

Kelp gulls in their hundreds.
Missionary Road

Looking for 40 spotted!
I did get a couple of photos but certainly need better ones.
Went up to the quarry but no luck there either.