Recently the Bird Observation and Conservation Australia Club (BOCA) held a five day camp on a property in Old Boort Rd. This property is one which has had revegetation work carried out by the Wedderburn Conservation Management Network. The camp was a huge success with 103 species of birds seen, 68 species were seen on the block alone. Trips were made to Skinners Flat, Mount Egbert, Old Boort Rd Gravel Pit, and Korong Vale reservoir. Some of the more unusual birds seen were Black, Tawny-Crowned and Black Chinned Honeyeaters, Budgerigars, Cockatiels and Blue Winged Parrots, Zebra Finches, Hooded Robins and Mallee Fowl. There were large numbers of Rufous Songlarks and Brown Treecreepers noted. Also seen on the property were Sugar Gliders. It was noted that many birds were making use of the Wedderburn CMN revegetated areas for feeding and shelter, a great triumph for the group. Apart from shopping in Wedderburn, the coffee shop was patronised and 30 members enjoyed dinner at the hotel on Monday night. Some members hired cabins at the camping ground whilst others (though camped at Old Boort Rd) were glad to be able to use the showers for a fee. This sort of camp makes a welcome financial contribution to the town and is also a great stimulus for eco-tourism in the area.
Doug Pocock
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