The TRUE Birdies Cache Oakleigh South, Victoria, Australia
By
lemmykc on 13-Aug-11. Waypoint GC3172C
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Logs
Wow, what an amazing cache! This is definitely worth a fav point!! Thanks heaps for this cache!
Awesome hide. Took us a while to figure out how to open it. Thanks for taking all the effort to hide this one. Found a traceable with a beautiful dog.
Found by a friend who mediated this one matter to us. TB item placed in the box, which is somewhat unique. It was launched as part of the georace at the Megaevent Geoslovcko held here in the Czech Republic. This is the subject's first stop and we hope he travels as many miles as possible and continues to thrive in health. To the next finder, take care of it.
Super fun find! At first I thought you the contents had been stolen, but theres a little more to it TFTC
Found and opened it up pretty easy, left it how we found it but seems like it might not have been how it was meant to open?
Spring Victorian Incursion 2024.Day Seven: Kingston and CaseyWeather: rain was an issue today. Im heading towards an interesting looking letterbox in Westall, but then I noticed a cluster of highly favourited caches just off South Road. I change course to investigate. Not hard to locate the cache here! But how to open it? Im was pretty sure that I had the action, but it took a few goes for the magic to happen. My name is in the log, and Ive dropped at TB too.Is this the original cache from 2011? If so, its holding up remarkably well, out here in the elements. Thank you for going to so much trouble lemmykc, and thanks for keeping it in play OSHFAM, I did notice the close brush with archivement a while back, and that would have been a tragic loss.
Fantastic cache, took us an age. Very clever. Found with Flying Pig Squadron.Great caching day.
Love a cache where the CO owner has gone to considerable effort to create. Therefore face point today Thank you for placing this cache lemmykc and to OSHFAM the not so Grinch for ongoing maintenance.Regardskbucky
TFTC! Such a cool cache! Replaced as found for the next hider. A favourite point from us
While the girl potatoes visit DFO the rest of us boy potatoes went to look for a Geocaches.Had a quick look on the app to see if there were any caches around and bingo. An area with many caches together.Once we arrived the place is ful of muggles so stealth was required which made it very exciting for the kids.Thanks for placing for us to find today.This one is definitely worthy of a favourite pointHAPPY INTERNATIONAL GEOCACHING DAY
Went back to look at this one again- as we were tipped off by the owner that there's a little more that what meets the eye and found the log book! Definitely giving this one a favourite point!
I found the sign on the old three and the cache.Didn't find a log to sign though and I din't bring any paper.. So I will send you a picture of the sign and the geocache .. Best of greetings from Norway
Maintenance CheckFound the logbook which was allegedly full. It was not. Plenty of blank pages to sign on.As I am adopting this cache, I have put in a clean fresh logbook which should last the next few years.Cache in good condition especially given its age. Amazing construction by lemmykc,Cache changed from Premium Only status to available to everyone so as to give the original CO lemmykc the ability to keep reading the logs from finders.
**Cache Archived**No response from CO to previous request (14/Jun/2024 ) and no indication that a Good Samaritan has replaced the cache log. One has to assume there is no longer any interest by the CO in this placement and they have abandoned the cache.If there are components or remnants of the cache and you haven't already done so, please return to the GZ and collect the cache (or remnants). We don't want to litter our environment with Georubbish.If you wish to contact a Reviewer regarding this cache, please send an email via the profile - [**Bunjil**,](https://coord.info/PR9GZ0K) and quote the cache name and GC number.
----------### **OWNER MAINTENANCE REQUESTED PLEASE** ###----------Hi there lemmykc,It looks like this cache might need some attention, as one or more seekers have indicated there is some sort of issue. The recent logs may contain more details about what sort of issues are evident.The cache has been [**temporarily disabled**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=235), so as to remove it from search listings and discourage people from visiting this location, until the issues/s can be addressed.**You do need to respond in some way within 14 days,** so others know you are on top of it, as well as indicating exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication scuttle this listing.#What you need to do:-#You have a number of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:-- **Check On The Cache** - once checked, place an Owner Maintenance log and then enable the cache.- **Place A Write Note Log** - indicating a date when you expect it will be restored. - **Adopt Out or Archive** - depending on whether you want it kept or for it to disappear.Full details for each of the above choices can be found at [**GEOCACHE MAINTENANCE**]( https://wiki.groundspeak.com/display/GEO/Victoria) on the Regional Policies page.You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of the above. Well, when the cache is next checked by a Reviewer, if the issue has not been addressed, or there is no acknowledgment as requested above, it will be assumed the cache has been abandoned. 
It would be far better if you decide, so please do something before then. Please don't send an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.Thanks for your cooperation,Bunjil (Pete & Helen)Volunteer Reviewers - Australia[3B]
It would be far better if you decide, so please do something before then. Please don't send an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.Thanks for your cooperation,Bunjil (Pete & Helen)Volunteer Reviewers - Australia[3B]Another very well constructed geocache. Thank you for the hard work. TFTC W074
Very clever! Almost accepted we were going to break it but alas we did not! TFTC
Find 5162 on April 12, 2024 Wow wow wow. Found on my way home from a work trip to Melbourne. Spied this cache with so many fav points so had to make a visit to see why. A great construction. All is well with the cache. TFTC lemmykc
TFTC.....loved this hide, very clever Signed the log and continued on our merry way. Lovely hide on a lovely walk, a match made in heaven
Thankyou for the cache and the challenge. Well done and dry and intact. Nil out. Wet day no deterrent to finding a cool cache. Cheers. Left a little tb
We were so worried about breaking something but finally found it!! It was very exciting , thank you so much for such an exciting cache
14/01/2024 5:41:00 PMAfter scooting over Frankston way to grab some car parts I visited a few targeted caches as I headed back westward.This one's been on my to-do list for a number years since a conversation with the CO shortly after he placed it, so I was happy to have the opportunity to visit today.Thanks lemmy Find recorded using GCDroid and logged using GSAK
Was in the area and stopped to do a Snap Send Solve on some dumped rubbish about 100m away, then came down to see how this was going 13 years after I originally found it. It's in pretty good condition after all this time and the log book is dry as a bone. Thanks lemmykc, for giving back to the game.
I liked that. TFTC. I think its more of a regular than an other cache in size though
So Awesome. Thank you so much for all your efforts. My son & I LOVED IT P.S. we also found a trackable from France and are going to relocate it.
1075 for the tribeMelbourne's fickle weather proved not to be an issue as the tribe enjoyed a number of geocaching adventures this evening while finding a smorgasbord of 7x traditionals, 1x Mystery, 3x AL sites, 2 Virtuals and a Wherigo which had a total of some 750 well earned Favourite points, plus a few more after our visit. All caches were in good condition, with room enough to place a name in the logbook. A big thanks to all COs for placing and maintaining these caches. A lovely walk around the lake here was had. This one was quite something and had the tribe flummoxed for a bit, but after a while figured it out. An amazing cache to start the trip! Left the TB for the joy of others. TFTC!
We thought it was further down the path but quickly spotted it. My son was really excited trying to figure out how to open it up. When we did we agreed that its a special cache and left a trackable behind. TFTC!
I had heard about this cache and I was in the area so I was able to attempt to find. Surprisingly there are a lot of muggles in the area but I managed a free window of opportunity. I found the cache quite quickly but access to the log took a little longer.thanks lemmykc, I enjoyed the challenge
Tftc, all hope was lost until we looked under! Loved the note on the other tree though 
Came here with my kids. Found the box but nothing in it. Kids were disappointed. Any help would be great!
Great cache, great construction. Had us scratching our heads for a while and then something twigged and we had it.
The cache has moved slightly (love the note on the tree) and seems so obvious at first!! But as per the description, it’s not as easy as it looks. I was also worried about upsetting some birds because it looks like some have made this their residence. Needn’t have worried, no one was actually home. Retrieved the cache with an ‘ah-ha’ moment and very pleased to add our own love heart on this one. TFTC
Found with icw. On this cold, blustery day not many birds were around. I saw Noisy miners, a magpie, mudlarks and heard a Superb fairy-wren. On and around the water were a Hoary-headed grebe, Eurasian coots, many Purple swamp-hens and a grumpy looking Masked lapwing but they always look bad tempered.
The hide was a wonder, but I won't say any more about it as I don't want to spoil the surprise for other cachers. A fav point from me.
The hide was a wonder, but I won't say any more about it as I don't want to spoil the surprise for other cachers. A fav point from me.
Another super hide, this had the geo kid scratching her head about to give up, then one last investigation and the log was in her hands
This was a first, someone has moved the cache and left a note on the tree where it is! A great container, FP from us.
With the day's 'required' caching done (maintaining a 28-day streak for a souvenir) with 2 TDOC23 FTFs near home in the morning, we headed south-east for some leisurely strolls in the afternoon.
I had found a couple of caches here when I did the Karkarook parkun last year so knew there was this highly-favourited cache here. Going back to GZ along the parkrun course (at a much gentler pace today) we soon found the container. Actually, how could anyone miss it
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It seems to have been moved from the adjacent tree, fortunately by some nature-lover who has no problems with geoacaching.
Jacko figured out how to get the logbook while I investigated the original GZ tree. Things change when it comes to Birdies, I suppose - Elon Musk just announced that even the Twitter blue bird (logo) is now history.
Thanks, lemmykc - another FP for the great effort here.
I had found a couple of caches here when I did the Karkarook parkun last year so knew there was this highly-favourited cache here. Going back to GZ along the parkrun course (at a much gentler pace today) we soon found the container. Actually, how could anyone miss it
!It seems to have been moved from the adjacent tree, fortunately by some nature-lover who has no problems with geoacaching.
Jacko figured out how to get the logbook while I investigated the original GZ tree. Things change when it comes to Birdies, I suppose - Elon Musk just announced that even the Twitter blue bird (logo) is now history.
Thanks, lemmykc - another FP for the great effort here.
Amazing parkland for us to explore.. thank you!
Left swappable, took nothing…
Left swappable, took nothing…
We came to GZ and was very impressed with the structure as is. Then the fun began until success, and the cache container was soon in hand. Signed, returned and double checked all was good.
Thanks for the cache - just lovely.
Another FP for you.
Thanks for the cache - just lovely.
Another FP for you.
Found where we thought it looked like it should go (?some velcro points of attachment), but no cache to be found - did our best to look around the general area, but no luck - will come back to check another time!
A day of going to the airport but before hand a brunch and a few important caches.
Thank you for the cache to add to the day
Thank you for the cache to add to the day
After attending a nearby event, set out with deanside and Sims_family to pick up the cache on the other side of the lake. As the after party was happening with more caches joining in, we signed as partycrew2 to save room.
A nice hide that had stood the test of time.
Thanks lemmykc for placing for all to enjoy.
A nice hide that had stood the test of time.
Thanks lemmykc for placing for all to enjoy.
I visited this park today to attend n0w0rries and +wife's Cacheversary event.
After the event, LongJohnSilva and I joined deanside, Crack'n'LeeLee and Sims_family to search out a few caches around the park.
The conventional access point revealed some evidence that this has possibly housed a feathered resident at some time.
However initially, no log was found. A closer inspection though revealed another way, and soon the inner container was revealed.
A favorite point awarded for this clever design and construction.
TFTC lemmykc ??
After the event, LongJohnSilva and I joined deanside, Crack'n'LeeLee and Sims_family to search out a few caches around the park.
The conventional access point revealed some evidence that this has possibly housed a feathered resident at some time.
However initially, no log was found. A closer inspection though revealed another way, and soon the inner container was revealed.
A favorite point awarded for this clever design and construction.
TFTC lemmykc ??
After attending a nearby event a few other attendees and I decided to grab a few caches in the area before going our own ways.
Here is were we started our little walk grabbing caches along the way.
Thank you lemmykc for the hide
Here is were we started our little walk grabbing caches along the way.
Thank you lemmykc for the hide
