G’day folks, The unfortunate increase in feral dog activity at Alice Springs Sewage Ponds has forced the temporary closure of the ponds for the foreseeable future.
I have posted the contents of an email forwarded from Power & Water on the Birds Central blog.
http://comebirdwatching.blogspot.com/2011/02/alice-springs-sewage-ponds-off-limits.html
Anyone planning to visit Alice in the near future feel free to get in touch for updates on the situation and alternative birding destinations around town – fortunately there are plenty!
Cheers, Chris Watson Alice Springs
Hi Birders, I spoke to a representative of Power and Water in Alice Springs about the recent closure of the ponds to birders. Seems I need to eat humble pie regarding my skepticism of the feral dog as the cause: contractors working on the site have reported being threatened by the feral animals recently. P&W are taking steps to resolve the issue as soon as is practical and will let us know when the ponds are open again. In the meantime, take Chris’s advice: check out his website for alternative hot sites in the region: http://comebirdwatching.blogspot.com/ or have a look through the trip reports on Wildiaries: http://au.centralausbirding.wildiaries.com/ CheersMark Carterhttp://www.desertlife.com.au
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