Hi Ben, all
I and a couple of others stopped at the Lake Brewster Weir on the Lachlan River a week or so ago. You get there by driving west from Lake Cargelligo
on the Lachlan Valley Way for about 40 km, then turn right onto and follow a dirt track into the weir area. The track opposite, into Lake Brewster, has been closed for a while, following flooding, and you would need to find another way in to the lake itself,
from a different direction.
The weir complex is fascinating. Tall old river red gums, and open channels for the bird-distracted driver to avoid. It reminded me of managed waterway
complexes in Victoria, such as on the Goulburn River. Great place for a picnic too, or to camp.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S272372811 lists what we saw.
Good luck
Steve
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Subject: [Canberrabirds] Birding trip advice - Lake Brewster
I am hoping to extend my birding adventures this year (probably early Nov) to include Lake Brewster. I have visited Lake Cargelligo / Round Hill and the Griffith/Leeton areas previously.
I am looking at the eBird hotspots. But would greatly appreciate some first hand understanding, as I have never been there myself, let alone birded there. It would be of great
help for advice on how to access both Lake Brewster and the Brewster weir.
