A penultimate message concerning the blitz this weekend. Yes
it will be on, despite the promised showers. Hopefully there will be sufficient
dry spells to enable us to get in some worthwhile birding. There has been a
rush of enthusiasm for some of the sites mentioned as requiring takers. I have
not updated the Excel spreadsheet as it appears some of your web browsers
actually can’t access it. Most of the out-of-town sites have now been
spoken for, with the exception (surprise surprise) of Mt Tennent. The river
crossings – Uriarra and Point Hut especially – could do with
attention, as could several urban locations, such as Black Mountain
and Mt Mugga Mugga. North Mulligans Flat is still vacant. And the various
inlets around Lake BG might be worth a look – bitterns in Acacia Inlet,
perhaps, or Pied Cormorants at Aspen
Island? Just do
what you can safely do – participation is important, and even a survey in
your backyard or nearby park or nature reserve would be very valuable in
helping us compile a snapshot of the birdlife of our territory over the coming
weekend. And pls remember that if you submit your records electronically, tell
me by email when you have done so (so we can locate the entries in case you
mistook the date) and if you wish, the names of the people who surveyed
with you (so they can be added to the lucky draw participation prizes). Happy
birding, everyone.
