This is the second of four field trips to sites on Canberra’s Western Edge. For more information see: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/western-edge/
Description: We will walk a loop that includes parts of the remnant and regenerating woodland that form part of a green corridor and provide habitat for a variety of birds, depending on the season. This walk will focus on the western section of the Ridge. Birds to be seen may include: Scarlet Robin, mixed feeding flocks including various thornbills, Silvereye, etc, pardalotes, rosellas, Australian King Parrot, Gang-gang Cockatoo, Australian Boobook, Tawny Frogmouth, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Peregrine and Brown Falcons, and other small raptors.
Meeting time and place: 0800 at Darrell Place, Chapman
Walking distance: Approx 3.5 to 4 km
Degree of difficulty: medium, but there are some quite steep, and sometimes slippery, sections of the track that we will take. Walking poles optional.
End time (approx.): 1100
What to bring: water, morning tea, hat, sunscreen, and wear appropriate footwear.
Registration :
- Participants must register with Angela at angkrb@gmail.com (at least 24 hours before the start of the field trip), providing their name and mobile number, and the name and mobile number of an emergency contact;
Numbers limited: to 15