Follow That Bird - Birdwatching tours in Sydney and Australia from 1 day to 2 weeks

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Channel Country

Spiney-cheeked Honeyeater
by David Simpson

Even better than last year this country is blooming with rain falling directly in the Windorah area. The huge Eyre Basin fed by Channel Country rivers winding their way over the floodplains has had another terrific monsoon season and follow-up rains. Revel in the abundance with FTB.

Itinerary

Fly into Charleville on Day 1 with Qantas arriving after Lunch to your 4 star motel, amongst the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaters and warm spacious air of Queensland. Night Charleville.

Day 2 we will explore the wonderful Charleville area including the recently flooded Warrego River, the Spotted Bowerbird's bower and the back roads that hold Orange Chats with luck. Then there is an optional Cosmo Stargaze that evening, well worth the viewing. Night Charleville.

Cooper Creek

Day 3 is a leisurely drive over the Warrego and Paroo Rivers with lots of birdwatching time to see birds such as Zebra Finches foraging in seeding grass and Mallee Ringnecks flying through magnificent River Red Gums. Night Quilpie.

Day 4 we cross the magnificent floodplains alive with Brolga, flocks of Budgerigar and Crimson Chats, many Major Mitchell Cockatoos and Southern Whiteface. First of 3 nights in Windorah.

Days 5 & 6 bring a trip out to Sandy Kidd's enormous station with plenty of Mitchell Grass Downs (best feed in the world), Mulga and giant spinifex grass we are sure to find Rainbow Bee-eaters, Chirruping Wedgebills, and Red-capped Robins. Last year the highlight was a White-winged Fairywren feeding a juvenile Black-eared Cuckoo! Night Windorah.

Major Mitchell Cockatoos by David Simpson

Day 7 there is a flight over the floodplains and channels as seen on television often last year and again this year. Night in the comfortable and famous Birdsville Pub.

Day 8 after scouting the billabong and Diamantina River for Flock Bronzewings we'll head back, spending time in the hot spots. Night Quilpie. An early start on Day 9 returning to Charleville for your flight back home.

For the full lowdown on all the birds we saw last year please refer to

Channel Country Trip Reports 2009

Pricing
$ 4995.00 per person twin share/double
exclude airfares to and from Charleville
$ 370.00 single supplement

For Bookings:
Please phone Follow That Bird to check if seats are available then fill in the booking form and mail with the deposit or full payment to Follow That Bird, 3/59 Central Road, Avalon, NSW 2107. Your place on the tour is not guaranteed until we receive the payment.

Follow That Bird aims to provide a high standard of interpretive guiding on each trip to make your birdwatching holiday a special one. With small groups, attention to personal service and lots of good fun, we're sure you will enjoy your time with us.

If you have any unanswered questions, please phone Follow That Bird on 02 9973 1865

Phone: +61 (0)2 9973 1865
Email:tours@followthatbird.com.au
3/59 Central Road
Avalon Beach NSW 2107
(Sydney) Australia

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Photos of Splendid Fairy-wren and Diamond Firetail by Nevil Lazarus. Header design by Participant Daphne Gonzalvez.