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The Forests of Chiltern

Turquoise Parrot by Nevil Lazarus

Recent rain will make this much awaited trip an ideal time to visit Victoria and the renown Forests of Chiltern.

Not far from Albury in North West Victoria this is a premier birdwatching area due to the high quality of the habitat. The district is on the boundary of 2 distinct bioregions – dry woodlands and wet mountains forests. More than 220 species have been recorded including the Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot, Turquoise Parrot and Square-tailed Kite.

White-browed Babbler by Nevil Lazarus

The forests surround the picturesque historic township of Chiltern where we will also enjoy the delights of the quaint restaurants and the town’s Iron Bark Festival which is on during our visit.

In addition to the exceptional bird diversity, the wildflower displays during spring highlight orchids, lilies, grevilleas and pea bushes.

Yellow Thornbill by Nevil Lazarus

On my recent reconnaissance the place was crawling with birdlife! – a shower of rain the night before I entered the forests meant the puddles in the roads were alive with bathing honeyeaters; Yellow-tufted and a Red-capped Robin reflected in a pool (two Red-caps!) being the highlights. But also Painted Button Quail and White-browed Babblers were plentiful and all that without actual time spent birdwatching. So you are in for bountiful birdwatching treat.

Pricing
$ 1795.00 per person twin share/double
$ 125.00 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 2 9973 1865
Fax: 61 2 9973 1875
Email:tours@followthatbird.com.au
3/59 Central Road
Avalon NSW 2107
Sydney Australia

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Photos of Variegated Fairy-wren and Little Tern courtesy of Neil Fifer