Hi All
A few spaces have again become available for the following trips.
Could anyone interested please email myself and Michael Robbins for further details and to book a space on these outings?
Cheers Dan
Sunday &
Monday 2-3 October – Capertee Valley Tour (led by Carol Probets)
Carol Probets (a professional
bird and wildlife guide in the Blue Mountains) will run a short birding tour
for COG members over the early October long weekend. To enable everyone to
drive down leisurely on the Saturday, the tour will start on Sunday morning
(~7am, unless everyone is keen to start at dawn) and continue till lunchtime on
Monday. The cost of the tour will be dependent on the number of people
attending and is likely to be less than $70 per person.
Accommodation can be either
camping (on Carol’s property with minor fees for amenities) or at local
guesthouses. The closest locations recommended by Carol are Binalong
self-catering (contact April Mills – 02 6379 7326) or Oskas Cottage (9713 5344).
For further non-camping options see Carol’s webpage (http://www.bmbirding.com.au/valley3.html). Please
contact Daniel Mantle (m("hotmail.com","danmantle");">
or 0413 554 500) or Michael Robbins to
book your place. UP TO THREE SPACES NOW
AVAILABLE AGAIN.
Saturday & Sunday 22-23 October – Eden Pelagic (two single
day trips)
As there is
sustained interest in the Eden pelagics, two further single day trips have been
organized for October. These will again be run from Eden Harbour with Freedom
Charters. As usual we will travel to the edge of the continental shelf in
search of seabirds, cetaceans and seals.
October is one
of the peak months for seabird migration off the east coast of Australia and we
hope to see a wide diversity of seabirds. We will meet at Eden Harbour early
each morning (time to be confirmed) and aim to return to dock by 3pm, thus
leaving enough time to drive back to Canberra on Sunday afternoon. Organising
travel and accommodation will be each individual’s responsibility but no doubt
there will be opportunities for car-pooling and an informal get-together for
dinner/drinks in Eden on the Friday and Saturday evenings.
As with all
boating activities the trip will be weather dependent and rough seas could lead
to the cancellation or postponement of the trip. Seasickness pills or other
remedies are recommended for those prone to seasickness. All participants
should bring water, lunch, and sunscreen. More detailed instructions will be
available closer to the day. The cost will be $100 AUD per person.
To book a
place on this outing, please contact Daniel Mantle (0413 554 500 or ) or Michael Robbins , who will co-lead this trip
with Anthony Overs. Both trips are restricted to 12 participants and filled on
a first reply basis. FOUR SPACES NOW
AVAILABLE FOR THE SATURDAY TRIP.
Saturday & Sunday 10-11
December – Deniliquin Plains Wanderer Weekend
This year COG will return to the
Deniliquin area to search for some of the special birds of the region, including
the enigmatic Plains Wanderer. The weekend tour will be led by Phil Maher in
the same manner as his regular ‘Plains Wanderer Weekends’ and will incur
similar costs ($270 per person). This early notice is to advise those
interested that accommodation should be organised shortly as there are limited
local options and they will likely be busy in early December. One recommended
option is the Deniliquin Riverside Caravan and Cabin Park (03 5881 1284).
This weekend outing will be limited to 14 people and will be
filled on a first reply basis. A deposit of $50 will be payable upon
registering for the trip. Please contact Daniel Mantle (m("hotmail.com","danmantle");"> or 0413 554 500) or Michael Robbins (m("home.netspeed.com.au","mrobbins");">) to book your place. UP TO 5 SPACES NOW AVAILABLE AGAIN.
