An Observant Restless Flycatcher without permission Not to be reprinted © document. dry weather suggested and the 4WD equipped only Gomeroi people. Gumflat Reserve, 20km off the Gwydir Highway, for Note: . drive of the all weather tats with many birds amongst the foliage, along this Highways. Toilets at Pallamallawa. Diverse farming and river habi­ Traditional lands 44km round trip, Moree to Pallamallawa, via Newell and Gwydir A River Road ­ Scenic River Drive: Supported by Moree Plains Shire Council. Prepared by Daryl Albertson & Jane Humphries, January 2011 Photos by Daryl Albertson. Dry weather suggested Redgums along the rivers edge. A variety of woodland and waterbirds, under the shade of River selection of trails and tracks along the downstream Gwydir River. All weather. vation area. Indigenous values at this site. Carnarvon Hwy to Mungindi, cross the bridge and turn left for a Health & Pest Authority as native flora and fauna conser­ Yarraman Bridge: 3. Approx. 6kms from town, on the for yabbying. Managed by the North West Livestock Well shaded by Coolibah and River Redgums and a site served, especially during an early morning or evening visit. Many waterbirds and woodland bird species can be ob­ 21kms southwest of Moree on the Collarenebri Road. Royal Spoonbill in breeding plumage Lagoon: 6.Whittaker’s 22 ha lagoon site, located A . Dry weather suggested indigenous values at this site. Shaded carpark at entry. throughout the day. Aboriginal scar trees, bush tucker plants and Many waterbirds, birds of prey and foliage birds can be seen shaded by 50ha of Coolibah woodlands and grassland habitats. Unsealed road access, dry weather suggested 3kms of level walking tracks, past waterhole and wetlands. Well . among the foliage of the rivers edge Moree Common: 2. Only 1.2kms from Town Centre, with observed on the large weir pool with smaller species 18kms East, on the Gwydir Highway. Waterfowl can be tor and water diversion into Mehi River system. Turnoff Tareelaroi Weir Pool: 5. Main Gwydir River Regula­ . All weather species to be observed. See the constructed fishway. Large River Redgums with many waterbirds and woodland bird around 2km along the rivers edge, parkland and woodland areas. r. All weathe large River Redgums of the Gwydir River. Memorial Services Club Park (behind RSL Club). The return trip is parrot cacophony, as flocks seek night roosts among the Shaded picnic areas throughout Jellicoe Park with BBQ facilities at or an afternoon Scenic River Drive picnic stop along the provides Toilets, BBQ and shaded park seating. Plan a mation Centre, meandering along the Mehi River to the Weir Pool. Pallamallawa: 4. Moree Town Walk: 1. Local Fishing Club Memorial Park Park and walk from the Tourist Infor­ Bird list courtesy NSW Birds Atlassers Inc. http://nswbirdatlassers.com/index Please keep our town and district tidy. Dispose of rubbish appropriately. Special thanks to Ainslee Lines and Jennifer Southeron. 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