20022002DATE (2002) |
EVENT | DETAILS |
Sun. 20 January |
Brindabellas (Blundells Creek/Warks Roads) | Day trip |
2 - 3 February |
Willingarung, Nth of Bredbo (Bumbalong Valley) | Overnight campout on private property |
Sun 10 February |
Kelly’s Swamp | Morning |
Sat 23 February |
Botanic Gardens | Evening walk for beginners 5 to 7 pm |
Sun 3 March |
Callumbrae/Mugga Lane | morning |
Wed 13 March |
Mt Majura Canberra Nature Park - Meet at 9am the carpark (entrance to Canberra Nature Park) off MacKenzie St (near Grayson St intersection), Hackett for a stroll around the lower slopes. A good opportunity for local woodland species, and there may be some movement of autumn migrants.Bring morning tea. | Midweek Walk |
Sun 17 March |
Blundells Creek/Warks Roads | Morning |
29 March - 1 April |
Weddin Mountains | Easter weekend |
Sat 6 April |
Brooks Hill Reserve | Morning |
Wed 10 April |
Bruce/O'Connor Ridge - Meet at 9am at the entrance to Canberra Nature Park in Dryandra Street, just north of the Kunzea St entrance to Canberra Motor Village. The Ridge is threatened by the proposed Parkway and is a haven for Speckled Warblers. Some autumn movement of birds is likely. Please bring morning tea. | Midweek Walk |
Sun 21 April |
Honeyeater Migration - Angle Crossing | Morning |
Sat 11 May |
Molonglo Gorge | Late morning/early afternoon (11 am start) |
Sat 25 May |
'Bundidgerry' Property - Mountain Vale Road | |
Sun 26 May |
Murrumbateman - Dicks Creek Road Property (private) | day |
8 - 10 June long weekend |
Guerilla Bay/Eurobodalla | House/caravan park accommodation |
Wednesday 19 June |
Aranda Bushland - Meet at the carpark at 9:00am on Caswell Drive opposite Wangara Street. There are lots of walking trails to choose from in Canberra Nature Park abutting Black Mountain. Bring morning tea. | Midweek Walk |
Sun 23 June |
Aranda Woodland (for Botanic Gardens trip see 4 August) | Beginners morning |
Sun 7 July |
Lyrebirds - Tidbinbilla | Morning |
Wednesday 17 July |
Black Mountain woodlands - Meet at 9:00am at the end of Rani Road (off Caswell Drive) for a pleasant walk on the lower slopes of Black Mountain. Bring morning tea. | Midweek Walk |
Sun 21 July |
Satin Bowerbird dispersal, Chapman | Early morning |
Sat 3 - Sat 10 August |
Newhaven Bird Week For COG | Week away |
Sun 4 August |
Birds for Beginners, Botanic Gardens (for Aranda Woodland see 23 June) | Beginners morning |
Sun 18 August |
Dalton Park/Oolong - 10km north of Gunning | Day trip |
Wednesday 21 August |
Mt Majura Nature Park | Midweek Walk |
Sat 31 August |
Greening Aust sites - remnants and reveg -Gundaroo/Gunning | Morning |
6-8 September |
Barrens Grounds - Birds and Plants Course | Weekend |
Sun 15 September |
Blue Range Hut | Afternoon walk |
Wednesday 18 September |
Botanic Gardens - Meet at the bus shelter at 9.00am in the main carpark. Note parking fees apply. Easy walking. | Midweek Walk |
Sat 28 - Sun 29 September |
Pelagic/Whale watching trip - Eden | Half day introductory seabirds/whales |
5 - 7 October - long weekend |
Chiltern Campout, Victoria. | Long weekend - private property |
Wednesday 16 October |
Jerrabomberra Wetlands - A late spring visit to discover what's around at this time of year in this very good birding area. Easy walking. Meet at the carpark off Dairy Flat road at 9 am. There will be an option to drive around to the main gate of the Sewage Ponds afterwards. Bring morning tea. | Midweek Walk |
Sat 19 October |
Greening Aust sites - Remnants and revegetation Gundaroo/Gunning | Morning |
Sat 19 October |
East O’Malley Woodland walk | Afternoon |
Sun 27 October |
Gigerline | Morning |
Sun 3 November |
Glendale/Brandy Flat | Day |
Sun 17 November |
Jindalee | Day |
Wednesday 20 November |
The final mid week walk for 2002 will be at Campbell Park to view the late spring bird life at one of Canberra's best spots, including some expected nesting activity with perhaps some special summer migrants. Easy walking. Meet at the northern end of the Campbell Park Offices car park at 9 am. Bring morning tea. | Midweek Walk |
17 - 23 November |
Iron Range National Park (Cape York Peninsula) - Last 2 weeks of November 2002 | |
Sun 1 December |
Kelly Road (north of Michelago) | Beginners morning |
Sun 8 December |
Mt. Taylor | morning |