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Sunday 23 January – Brindabella Ranges (day outing)
This
will be COG's annual Summer visit to the Blundells Creek/Warks Roads area of
the Brindabellas, which as members know was devastated in the 18 January 2003
bush fires but continues to regenerate well and species such as Eastern Whipbird are now back in good
numbers.
Meet
Bruce Lindenmayer at Uriarra Homestead (cnr Cotter and Uriarra Rds) at 8.30
am. Note there are actually TWO intersections of Cotter and Uriarra
Roads, the other one being just up the road from Eucumbene Drive, Duffy! Participants
will need to take either road and travel the 15 or so km to Uriarra Homestead
at the other end.
Following
a quick look at the waterbirds on the large dam there, we will car pool, and
also do the usual shuffle, leaving some cars at the top of Blundells Creek Rd
and some at the bottom so we only need to walk downhill. We hope to see
some of the special wet forest birds, such as Rose Robin, Rufous Fantail,
Satin Flycatcher and Red-browed Treecreeper that breed in
this area. Could those intending to participate please ring Bruce (6288
5957, mobile 0417 418 759) beforehand as due to the sensitivity of the area and
potential parking problems it has been agreed to limit numbers.
Please
note that the trip involves car-pooling and a downhill walk of about 3km.
Bring sturdy walking boots, water and lunch.
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