14 Oct 2016 – Birding in the Top End

Posted on 11 October, 2016 by Connecting Country

The tropical north of Australia has some of the most amazing landscapes and birdwatching of anywhere in the world. For the October general meeting of the Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club, club member Peter Turner will talk about his recent adventures to this area (with input from Rosemary Turner, Cheryl Taylor and Ron Wescott).

Red-headed Honeyeater. Photo by Peter Turner.

Peter writes “We had never managed to get to Darwin or Kakadu, so joining a…..Top End Birding tour for 2016 was a way to see the birds of the region with experienced guides, and to get an introduction to the landscapes and plants. Some months after booking, we found that CFNC members Cheryl Taylor and Ron Wescott had booked, too. So 4 of the 6 participants were from Castlemaine!

The talk will focus on some of the best birds and the range of landscapes we saw over the nine days of the first part of the tour, after which Rosemary and I visited Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) before returning to Darwin. Cheryl and Ron have provided notes on the highlights of the second part, across from Katherine to Kununurra, with a flying visit to the Mitchell Falls.”

The talk is on Friday 14 October, commencing from 7.30pm. As per usual, it is being held in the Fellowship Room, in the hall behind the Uniting Church, Lyttleton St, Castlemaine (next door to the Art Gallery & Museum). Both members and visitors are welcome to attend. No cost for entry, and no RSVPs are required.