Some recent correspondence from Rod.
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 7:49 AM
Mick,
I'm on a roll - heard a pitta calling in gully below start of the Firetail Walk, Picnic Point at 10.05am today whist loitering around and waiting as Ashdown photographed native bees.
Regards,
Rod H.
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Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 7:49 AM
Mick,
I saw a single Wompoo yesterday afternoon, 4.20pm at the top end of the scree slope on Table Top's western face. It was feeding in a small fig tree to the right as you descend. The pigeon was with a mob of Figbirds. I watched it for about five minutes and got very close. It appeared quite unconcerned about my presence. I had to pass quite close to it as I descended, which eventually flushed the bird. GPS reading for sighting is 56J - E 402742, N 6948518. No further sign of the Painted Button-Quail yesterday though.
Cheers,
Rod H.