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Karbeethong Rainforest Gully, Mallacoota

Situated close to the edge of Mallacoota, Karbeethong is a stronghold of the Superb Lyrebird. This recording includes Lyrebird mimicry of Eastern Whipbird calls which seemed to be associated with foraging. The Other birds which can be heard include Laughing Kookaburra, Superb Fairywren, Eastern Whipbird, Olive Backed Oriole and Wonga Pigeon. The roar of the surf is quite prominent and could be heard clearly with the "naked ear" despite the Gully being located 3-4km from the ocean beaches.

The gully where this recording was made is part of the property surrounding Margaret & Peter Kurz' fantastic Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats