This walk led by Kim Farley of Canberra Birds, will explore a little-known block of woodland at the far western end of Stromlo Forest Park. We should see and hear a good range of Canberra's many woodland birds. To date, 107 species of birds have been reported on the block. These include small bush birds as well as larger birds such as parrots. If we are lucky we may spot a Wedge-tailed Eagle soaring overhead.

The walk will be an easy one of about 1 km on slightly sloping ground. There are no constructed paths and we will be walking across grassland and into the woodland and back. Please wear sturdy closed shoes (no sandals!) and bring a hat and a drink as the morning may be warm. If you have them, bring binoculars. There are no toilets on the site.

• We will start at 8:30 am, and be back at the cars by 10:30

• Exact meeting place and time will be communicated to booked participants prior to the event date, so please register

About the campaign

This walk is part of the Save Our Western Edge Campaign.

Canberra’s Western Edge, a beautiful patch of critically endangered ecosystems to Canberra’s west, is up for unsustainable, unaffordable and dangerous development by the ACT Government. With Canberra’s urban boundary being set by the ACT Government over the next two years, we have to tell our government now, before decisions are made, that we want our Western Edge protected — not developed — so it can continue to provide vital services to our community.

Read more about the campaign here