Check my birding map for specific location.
Monster Mount is a conservation park south of Keith, the nice little town where I stayed the night before. There is a small, rocky peak (963m above sea level) with gorgeous woodland surrounding it. Just on the drive to the car park, I could see lots of birds. As soon as I got out of the van I could hear an odd call. It was almost like a frog but I didn't think they would be here. I went to investigate and found a White-eared Honeyeater. I have only had glimpses of this bird in all the times I have been visiting Australia. And here it was, singing away. Still not a great shot but my best so far.
White-eared Honeyeater (Nesoptilotis leucotis)
All around I could hear parrots calling and screeching as they wheeled around. I found some Red-rumped Parrots and settled on tracking them. I have always found them to be just about the most tolerant of parrots and although they were watching me, they carried on with their familial business.
Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus)
The track through the bush led around the back of the mount and as I followed it I was peering into the undergrowth and I was rewarded with a brown flash in front of me. I knew it had to be the Southern Scrub Robin. I sat on the track and watched as one appeared, then another and then a chick. It was absolutely magic as the juvenile ran around right in front of me.
Southern Scrub Robin (Drymodes brunneopygia)
I wandered around to the top of the mount, listening to the call of the whistlers. I could also see and hear some thornbill but they wouldn't co-operate with me. I had to settle for some Galah creating in the trees. I cannot get enough of these lovely birds. They are so entertaining.
Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla)
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