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Birds of the Bush
A unique bird watching experience
 An initiative of the Rankins Springs and District Progress AssociationOur 2016 special 10th Anniversary Festival is well under way….. Please read on to find out more…..hope to see you there EMAIL: Festival Co-ordinator THERE ARE NO MARKET STALLS AT THIS YEARS FESTIVAL All local businesses have EFTPOS facilities with limited cash withdrawal. There are no ATMs in Rankins Springs and Our local Hotel is no longer operating
CLICK HERE TO READ ALL ABOUT 2014 FESTIVAL BY AN ENTHUSIASTIC VISITOR & BIRD WATCHER
Click Here for more info on Farmer Dave and his dog training workshop he conducted last year on Thursday 8th October, 2015. A weekend for all the family
to enjoy
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Rankins Springs and the surrounding district is home to an abundance of native fauna. Among the many beautiful native bird species that live in the area are the spectacular Glossy Black Cockatoo and the Major Mitchell's Cockatoo. Other threatened bird species found in the district include the Malleefowl, Gilbert's Whistler, Chestnut Quail Thrush, Shy Hylacola and the Painted Honeyeater.
At present there are seven designated birdwatching sites in the Rankins Springs area strategically located to optimise your birdwatching experience. Hides are situated at two of these locations with more planned in the future. Other sites have been identified and will be developed at a later date. To download a printable brochure please right click on Birds of the Bush Brochure, (click on save target as and save to the desktop and it can then be opened and printed). To download a printable map of the area with bird watching sites marked please right click on Birds of the Bush Map (follow the same procedure above - this may take a few minutes depending on internet speed) You might like to add us on your Facebook page to help keep you updated with whats going on.   Red Capped Robin Blue Fairy Wren |
Proudly supported by the Carrathool Shire Council
