Note this trip was advertised in the 2005 COG Field Trips Program as Jindalee State Forest. However, recent visits by COG members have revealed that the best birding spots there are currently severely degraded. COG is taking up this with the appropriate authorities, and a decision has been made not to visit at this time.
Instead there will be a repeat of the very successful practical nest workshops held over the past two years at Campbell Park, arguably the best bit of grassy woodland in Canberra. This very informal outing has again been timed to co-incide with the peak of the breeding season. The morning will involve a short presentation including tips on the types of nests built by different species of birds, and how to find nests or nesting behaviour. This will be followed by several hours putting this into practice, looking for signs of nesting etc, which will also allow plenty of opportunity for bird watching. Let’s hope this year is as successful as the past two years were.
This workshop is particularly suitable for beginners or those relatively new to birdwatching, though more experienced members are also welcome. If you interested in participating, please contact Jack Holland (6288 7840 A/H or by E-mail on jack.holland@deh.gov.au). Meet at 7.30 am at the picnic tables at the far end of the car park. We’d be grateful for any tips on where birds are nesting shortly before the day.