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Late nesting darters

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Subject: Late nesting darters
From: "Andrea S Holland" <>
Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 19:59:44 +1000
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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