Today I learnt the benefit of a cheeky whistle.
Bell miners. There's one little strip where I can always find them, without fail. However, I can hear them, not see them.
Today I found a little spot that is surrounded by shrub with a nice comfy flat rock to sit on (better than wet grass and a wet bum!), but as it's on the slope of the gorge, becomes about eye level with the canopy of the gum trees they seem to love.
I quickly learnt the benefit of a cheeky little whistle - curious little guys! Found this works with Fairywrens, Weebills and Brown Thornbills too! Handy when you don't have as a far reaching lens as you would wish to.