As the February Gang-gang
will not be out in time, subscribers are reminded of the COG outing
below. Sue Lashko has kindly agreed to take over the leading of this
outing, and can be contacted if needed on 6251 4485 or by E-mail on
If numbers turn out to be high, she would appreciate some help with
leading.
The main action will probably be on the sewage ponds
which continue their key role as a drought refuge for a variety of ducks and
other waterbirds.
Jerrabomberra wetlands;
Sunday 4 February ? morning
outing
Come to our local wetlands
and help celebrate World Wetlands Day. This outing will appeal to all levels of
expertise. We will search for ducks, rails and small birds of the grasslands and
discuss their behaviour and habitat.
We will also visit the adjacent Fyshwick Sewage Ponds to look at the
birds of deeper water.
The
area is very open so please bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty to drink. Meet at the carpark off
Dairy
Road
at 7.30
am. The outing is expected to finish by
11
am. 