Nangar National Park is 70km to the west of Orange. This excursion will be along Mogong Creek Trail, a trail with restricted access in the parks eastern section. This full day excursion will start with a rest stop at Terarra Creek Picnic Area.
We will then travel through the park to the start of the Mogong Creek Trail with occassional short stops on the way at places where we found orchids last year. Once on Mogong Creek Trail we will stop where there are different habitats as well as at the salt lick that animals use. Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Common Wallaroos, Red-necked Wallaby and Swamp Wallaby are found in the park.
Over many years 87 species of birds have been recorded at four survey sites along Mogong Creek Trail. This includes many species of Honeyeater, different Cuckoos, and Speckled Warblers.
Due to the time of year there will not be many flowering plants, however we will see a number of different eucalypt communities.
People with moderate fitness will be able to take short walks in the bush that may have some steep sections. Others with a lower level of fitness can walk along the roadside, providing they are with someone else.
Meet at Orange High Bus Bay at 9.00 am. 4WD necessary and car pooling encouraged. BYO food, water and suitable clothing as it may be cold.
Orange Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc. 