Just a reminder to all those who have signed up for COG’s
annual bird blitz that it is on this weekend, 27-28 October, when we attempt to
record all bird species present in the ACT. And, as Martin has mentioned, for
those heading into Namadgi NP, please be aware of other Park users. As well as
the cyclists, there will be scout groups and water researchers in the Park. We
have the ACT fairly well covered though additional offers to survey would
always be welcomed. There are a few grid cells in Namadgi NP without coverage,
and while most of the urban grid cells have at least one surveyor, there are
locations within some grids that have not been specifically mentioned. Isaacs Ridge
is one; the National
Museum site; the
grassland reserves; Mt Ainslie summit; Cotter Rd. The final map of “owned”
grid cells will be provided to the webmaster late tomorrow and will be
available for viewing thereafter on the COG website www.canberrabirds.org.au. So
if you would like to be involved, consider selecting one of the vacant cells to
survey – although unannounced 2-ha 20-min surveys of your own back yard
and environs, or the local park, or even additional surveys of popular
locations such as Newline would also be welcomed. Do remember to send in your
datasheets promptly to COG, PO Box
301, Civic Square
2608, or bring them to the next COG meeting. There will be book prizes on offer
and further prize offers would be gladly accepted! Hopefully the weather will
be kind to us this year. I wish you all a successful and safe weekend’s
birding. Cheers, Barbara
