Great stuff Anthony.
Mark
On 8/08/2021 2:54 pm, Anthony Overs via Canberrabirds wrote:
> Hi all
>
> Each year I lead two COG outings specifically for those new to birding. This
> year, the demand for places on the outings has been overwhelming, to the
> point where each of the two scheduled outings was repeated a week later to
> cope with the demand. Last Saturday’s outing was booked out almost a month in
> advance. We may consider a third scheduled beginners outing for future field
> trip programs.
>
> Yesterday’s outing, number four, at the ANBG was excellent with wonderful
> conditions. A keen group of newbies saw some great stuff including:
> - close views of a male Rose Robin.
> - very close views of a Grey Shrike-thrush on a path, it came as close as
> about five metres, and called a lot.
> - a pair of Spotted Pardalotes entering a reasonably low hollow.
>
> Thank you to our new birders and new members for attending these outings. It
> is heartening to know so many people are keen to learn. Yesterday’s group
> included a seven-year-old!
>
> My heartfelt thanks to Sue Lashko for assisting with the outings, acting as
> the tail of the group, fitting out some participants with loan binoculars and
> field guides, and sharing her extensive experience.
>
> Anthony
>
>
>
>
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