As part of the COG field trips program, I'm intending to run another trip to this wonderful birding spot in the second half of the year, at a timing when Regent Honeyeaters are known to be in the Valley. The Capertee Valley still has a wonderful range of woodland birds which are rare or declining in other places. Timing cannot be confirmed until we know what the Regents are up to, but most likely will be in the period September to November, and will be from a Monday to Friday (4 nights). I plan to book accommodation in a cottage in the Valley, hopefully the cottage on a large property we have used before with great birds around. This will be on a shared room basis (bring own bedding), with organised car pooling for transport. Catering will also be organised, with some bulk purchases I will organise, and shared arrangements for main meals with everyone bringing a contribution. All costs will be shared. While I have a good knowledge of the Valley and its birds and will take the group to some good birding places, I am intending to hire Carol Proberts, an expert guide who regularly takes birding groups into the Valley, on one day, so we can access her property, other private properties and productive birding places Carol will know of - likely extra cost around $30-$35 per person.
At this stage, I am seeking expressions of interest only. Group size will be limited to 12, with 7-8 in cottage (depends on gender mix) with possiblity of another 4 camping in the cottage grounds. I will contact people on the list by mid year to finalise timing, indicative costs and get arrangements under way. Phone Jenny Bounds, ph 6288 7802.