We had tried for the 'little brown bugger' just before leaving Castlemaine, but dipped.
Gary rang Ivor all excited, after reading the 'post' on the bird database. Excited that we ticked the Swift Parrott and also that we're 'just down the road'. So we relocated a whole 50km to Maryborough to have dinner with Gary and Glenda.
There's a story to how we met Gary (and Glenda). Back in October, 2010 while in Cooktown we noticed a fellow birdwatcher. Got to talking (as you do) and learned that he was on a 'mission' to photograph as many birds as he could in 12 months and tell the story (publish a book, maybe). Ivor gave some advice and pointed him in a few directions to assist with his quest. We also exchanged contact details, you never know, maybe we'd catch up somewhere ? We also signed up to his blog ~ Goliver's travels ~ love it! Fast forward and the book is published ~ we bought it !
So, there you go, you never know.
Like Castlemaine, Maryborough is linked to gold mining history and a number of impressive buildings still stand including the post office and railway station.
The caravan park we're in is beside Lake Victoria which was 'dug out' by 'residents' of the goal last century.
Our next target bird is the Freckled Duck and a bit further along the track is the Mallee Fowl. No rush though, we're getting a bit used to slowing down.
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