Martin Butterfield will lead this bicycle tour of the Central and West Basins of Lake Burley Griffin intending to visit a number of locations with good chances of seeing some of the less common sights of Canberra (in addition to the birds there is always the possibility of encountering a bagpipe player or a naked jogger or perhaps even the PM power-walking).
Martin’s expectation would be at least 40 bird species including 4 cormorants and darter, 3 grebes and most of the other usual Lake and parkland suspects. In addition the edge of Westbourne Woods can generate some of the less common bush birds.
Meet at Mr Spokes bike hire in Acton Park at 8 am, and we’ll head off clockwise (for those with digital watches, that means towards the Carillion). He expects to have at least 9 ‘formal’ stops with many others possible. We’ll cover about 20 km, at a polite pace with no big uphills, in about 3 hours. At least one water bottle per person is advised, and although he doesn’t intend to go off road a spare inner tube each would be good insurance. Wearing a helmet is compulsory.
For further information please contact either Martin Butterfield (Ph 6253 1286) or Jack Holland (6288 7840 AH or by E-mail on jack.holland@deh.gov.au).