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This is the
second of regular Newsletters River Country Adventours will provide, to
keep our very important clients and friends up to date with specials and
other tourism news. The response from the initial newsletter is terrific,
and we thank you all for the continued support.
Robins
This is a very cold start to winter, and recently we spotted a Robin out
in the bush, proudly displaying it's brilliant red breast. This is the
first Robin I have seen for years, and would be very interested to know
if you have seen any lately. Surely this is not another species under
threat? Let's find out, looking forward to your replies.
Winter in Victoria
For all of us who love the seasons, this section is for you. Winter in
Victoria is special. Early in July the various species of wattle and acacia's
suddenly burst into brilliant flower, giving promise to the coming spring.
This brings out many of the insect eating birds and honeyeaters as well
as the beautiful songbirds. The snowfields are world famous and worth
a visit, at least once. Then there is the footy. What would Victoria be
like without football? Victoria is compact, and the country is friendly
and inviting. Winter is a great time to travel the State, the fishing
is good, the scenery spectacular and warm fires at night.
Lake Eyre Update
Lake Eyre is about half full and is still slowly filing from the north,
mainly through the Warburton system. This is expected to continue until
the end of August when the water level will consolidate before the recede.
With evaporation and seepage, the huge lake is not expected to rise much
further. This is still a very large body of water surrounded by deserts.
Many species of water birds have produced one batch of chicks, and now
are busy nesting again. River Country Adventours are arranging special
flight tours to witness the phenomenon. Please contact us for further
information on this once in a lifetime experience.
The
River
The Goulburn and Murray rivers are flowing well, but the lack of substantial
rain has kept the levels relatively low. The Goulburn in particular is
ideal for canoeing, camping, bushwalking, fishing and bird watching (the
feathered type). Providing it is dry, camping is good this time of the
year, with a roaring campfire of course.
Thanks
again for reading this, and I will be particularly interested to know
if you have seen any Robins lately.
Cheers,
Rob & Joan Asplin
River Country Adventours
Phone 5852 2736
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