I agree with Mark about this. Though Milburn's observation is worth making.
As for Mark's suggestions as to what to do, I agree with that too. I wonder
whether the financial resources allow the ACT Government to do this. Should
the general community be more involved in cleaning it up? I would hate to
think (and have no evidence or hint of evidence) that money allocated to the
site for good uses was wasted on remodelling the hides.
Philip
-----Original Message-----From: Mark Clayton
Sent: Thursday, 24 January 2013 7:40 AM To: 'milburn';
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds]
Jerrabomberra Drylands!
I'm afraid I will have to disagree with Milburn on this one. In Australia
wetlands go through "regular" drying and filling regimes. This helps in
their long term "productivity". If Kelly's Swamp dries out sufficiently it
will give the ACT Government the opportunity to dig out the long term
accumulation of silt and debris (?read dead carp!!!??) including the exotic
trees growing in it (yes, I am an "eco-Nazi!!), deepen some of the
"channels" in the main pond, add more roosting spots and generally clean the
place up a lot. We must also remember that while the area was part of the
natural Molonglo River floodplain it is mainly because of Lake Burley
Griffin that it manages to stay "wet" for long periods of time.
Anyone else care to comment?
Mark
-----Original Message-----From: milburn
Sent: Thursday, 24 January 2013 12:37 AM To:
Subject: Jerrabomberra Drylands!
Its time to roll out that stupid Drylands joke again. The harriers have
switched from the Swamp to the Spotted variety and the collection of
assorted crakes have to sprint in a comedic fashion between that last few
puddles and vegetated cover. The ducks have mostly departed.
Its a shame the water level could not be controlled.
Milburn
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