2008 OPEN DAY

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This year we planned a low-key gathering. The promised rain held off and we had a wonderful day in the Garden which was looking great with much out in flower after the wetter than usual winter. 

The bird walk with Ian Venables was successful with a good number of participants, who were so enthusiastic they didn't return for breakfast until after 9 am. Following breakfast, Ian gave an informative and interesting talk and slide show on the interaction of birds and plants.

The bird list (thanks to Ross Begent:)

 

Noisy Miner	Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
Little Friarbird	Yellow Thornbill
Grey Fantail	Rufous Whistler
Weebill	Australian Magpie
Striped Honeyeater	Red-winged Parrot
White-eared Honeyeater	Superb Fairy-wren
Brown Honeyeater	Double-barred Finch
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike	Golden Whistler
Apostlebird	White-necked Heron
Whistling Kite	Pale-headed Rosella
Pacific Black Duck	Crested Pigeon
Grey Butcherbird	Blue-faced Honeyeater
Little Eagle	Wedge-tailed Eagle
Grey-crowned Babbler	Currawong
Noisy Friarbird	Australian Raven

Afterwards everyone enjoyed a day looking at the Garden in detail, chatting and picnicking.

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