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COG will be running its final trip this breeding
season up Molonglo Reach this Sunday to observe the late nesting of darters and
cormorant species.
At this stage there are still plenty of seats
available in what is likely to be the single trip at 9 am. Further details
are below.
East Basin/Molonglo River; Sunday 8 May - Electric Boat cruise
A
repeat late autumn cruise on the upper parts of Lake Burley Griffin
and the
adjacent Molonglo Reach on the all electric "E.L. Cygnet." This
season
has been a particularly good one for the nesting darters and both
little pied
and little black cormorants. With most of the leaves off
the trees this
should allow for excellent viewing of any late nesting.
The area is also
rich in other waterbirds and with the continuing dry
weather a large variety
should be seen.
This trip comes highly recommended for both first
time and repeat
customers. It will last about 2 hours and will cost
$20, payable in
cash on boarding. The point of departure will be from
the little
landing adjacent to the car park in Bowen Park opposite the new
Landmark
Apartments. This car park may be accessed off Bowen Drive
(going either
way - see map 59 of the Yellow Pages). For further
information and to
book your place please contact Jack Holland (6288 7840 AH
or by E-mail
on The
boat takes a maximum of 10 passengers,
but it is likely that there will only
be one trip at 9 am, offering participants a bit more of a sleep in or
a
chance to have a preliminary celebration of Mothers'
Day.
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