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Central Australia Birding

STR Stony plains with ephemeral grasses

Areas of stony plain between dolomite/spinifex ranges. Features scattered cassia and eremophila shrubs. Ephemeral grasses dominate after rain. 


Getting there

Santa Teresa Road beginning at Alice Springs airport. Habitat begins c.40km along road. This is pastoral land so please behave with respect to stock, infrastructure and environment.

GPS Coordinates: 24°0.642′S, 134°4.506′E


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Image Gallery

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Wildlife

Land Birds 5 species
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Small flock of crimson chat feeding near CQT
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Family group in spinifex at hilltop site nearby
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Scattered through grasses
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Family group in spinifex at hilltop site nearby
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Viewed 2 birds on 2 occasions. More calling across wide area.

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