This mid week trip is a reprise of the very successful COG trip in June 2004. COG has again booked the two duplex cottages associated with the lighthouse at Green Cape, and Peter Fullagar will again be leading. At the end of October he expects to see a mix of sea birds (including shearwaters) as well as whales close to shore (depending on the weather). In the nearby heath there are some specials such as the Ground Parrot and the Tawny-crowned Honeyeater, and there is likely to be a range of birds in the woodlands, also close by. Highlights from COG’s 2004 visit included three species of albatross, Brown Skua, Black-faced Cormorant, Striated Fieldwren, Southern Emu-wrens, not to mention the very tame Ground Parrot.
The two cottages have been booked for 3 nights. The cottages each hold a maximum of 6 people, consisting of separate rooms, the master bedroom with a queen size bed, one with two single beds and a double sofa bed in the family/lounge room. There will also be the opportunity to camp at Bittangabee Bay, only 8 km away.
The accommodation costs will be $100 per person for the 3 nights, including the COG admin fee. As expected the cottage accommodation has proven to be very popular. There is still a spot available on one of the comfortable double sofa beds. This could suit a couple or could be shared with one of the options being the use of a blow up mattress or camp bed on the floor as there is plenty of room. To book your place, or to put your name on the waiting list in case of cancellation, please contact Jack Holland (6288 7840 AH or by E-mail on jack.holland@deh.gov.au). A deposit of $30 will ensure your spot in one of the remaining spots in the cottages. Note that the full payment of $100 is due by the COG meeting on 12 October, when further information for participants will also be available.