Both sites benefit from connectivity with Gungaderra Grasslands Nature Reserve to the west and Crace Grasslands Nature Reserve to the south. They have ponds, extensive shrubberies, ground covers and mature trees which attract a wide variety of birds. Highlights recorded include Grey Currawong, Sacred Kingfisher, Common Bronzewing, Dusky Woodswallow, Gang-gang Cockatoo, White-faced Heron (breeding), Superb Parrot and Red-browed Finch.

Meeting time and place: 7.30 am at Norwood Park Crematorium off Sandford St, Mitchell. Take the first turn on the left as you go in and park there. We will spend about an hour here, then carpool to visit Gungahlin Cemetery. The trip should finish by about 10.30.

Bring a hat, water, sunscreen, morning tea and appropriate footwear.

Register with bsgraham1948@gmail.com with your name and mobile number, and the name and mobile number of an emergency contact.