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Jilliby State Conservation Area, NSW, Australia

Here a few photos taken at Jilliby SCA. This is an extension of Watagans NP, about 50 km west of Newcastle, NSW. The two protected areas are connected by the Watagans Forest Road. Note that some photos presented on this website are available FOR SALE.

Old gum tree along the Watagans Forest Road

Superb Lyrebirds had their mating season when we visited Jilliby SCA in June 2009; one could hear the males mimicking tens of different bird calls to impress females. Their performances are staged on litter mounds in dense underbrush - for more information on this species click here

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