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ZOOM senpai represent.
Got myself a H5 for a bargain on eBay. Taken it to the Barringtons a few times to hear the sights, but haven't been able to stay for long. I intend to do a few stakeouts up there with it.
if you do end up getting a H5, H6 or anything with swappable mics, I'd recommend getting a shotgun if you want to record a specific sound, I've done a few lyrebirds with mine but there's a lot of ambient noise to deal with. And me whistling to the lyrebirds to teach them tricks.
Also +1 to getting a tripod. You can pay out of the ass for a recorder or cam, and you'll still get handling noise from it if you're not careful (mini tripods are handy to set up a scene quickly, or improvise as a handle). Suspension helps, but it increasingly becomes a case of lugging around a sound lab.
Pic related, took it not far from one of my recording spots. The Corker Trail is great (albeit steep) and I'd recommend doing it if you're in the area. Just bring a shiteload of water and prepare to camp up the top if you're determined to do it completely.
