The good, the bad and the ugly

[martin butterfield <>]

I rode along the Molonglo from NGA toNewline Paddock today.  The good was:

• some young darters in a nest near Duntroon; and
• at least 3 and perhaps 4, Brown Treecreepers in Newline.

Some (variable quality) images of these are at http://franmart.blogspot.com/2011/04/darters-and-brown-treecreepers.html

The bad was the level of weed infestation in Newline.  Thousands of thistles, nightshades, hawthorns and pyracantha.  Also Paddymelons the size of soccer balls!  The Defence Environment officer needs to do something - letting the sheep back might be a good idea - as it is currently a disaster.  The bad also includes the willow clearing along Jerrabombera Creek, where kites and Spoonbills have nested.  How long before the contractors do their stuff on the South bank of the Molonglo?

This is undoubtedly also ugly, but not as bad as the current situation at Norgrove Park.

Martin
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