mainly to the Canberra residents
I have been on annual leave and start back next week, I have been asked to go to Canberra for about 6 weeks, I will be in a unit in Griffith and working in Narrabundah
any assistance on birding places would be appreciated, I will have my car and don't mind driving
Hi Pacman, i have only been birding for a little while but i know plenty of places for you. Just give me a little while to compose a list for you.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Ok I will start with out of town places for you.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, there is an entry fee of $10 but worth it. I have an annual pass but am busy for at least the next 3 weekends, but if you want to wait I would be happy to take you out there.
It is about a 40min drive http://www.tidbinbilla.com.au/
The birds you could encounter there http://www.eremaea.com/SiteSpeciesList.aspx?Site=689
Next is Googong southern end http://svana.org/sjh/stuff/googong_brochure.pdf
You will encounter a lot of Nankeen Krestels and hawks and a wide variety of other birds.
OK close to where you will be staying there is the Jerrabomberra Wetlands and sewage works
http://canberrabirds.org.au/pocketguide/JerrabomberraWetlands.htm
Here is a link from a local birding group that should help
http://canberrabirds.org.au/pocketguide/pocketguide.htm
Lake Burley Griffin has a lot of water birds and is not far from where you will be staying.
Royal Botanic Gardens is a must visit http://www.anbg.gov.au/
Red Hill is another good walk http://www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/390592/cnpmapredhill.pdf
If you need any more info just let me know.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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OOPS i forgot to mention the Wetlands are dry at the moment, so waterbirds are not there at this time but i did see a pair of Black Sholdered Kites recently.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Shorty
thanks for your prompt reply, looks to be some good places in your list
I will send you a pm once I arrive
Peter
No worries Peter, glad i could help. I only live about 5 min from where you will be so i could take you on a quick run around town to show you some local spots. But like i said i will be busy the next few weeks as my father is coming to visit (he is 75 so i like to spend as much time as i can with him) and we will be out of town one of the weekends for an engagement party, but yes Pm me and we will sort something out.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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