An early start this morning with a predicted 40+ degree C. We set off from the National Zoo on the western tip of Lake Burley Griffin. We explored the new Barrer Track which skirts the National Arboretum towards the new subdivision of Molonglo along the Molonglo River.
Leaving the National Zoo below the National Arboretum.
We went under the Tuggeranong Parkway.
On a hot and dry day we left the National Arboretum behind and headed toward the Molonglo River Reserve.
Much of this forest area was devastated in the 2003 bushfires.
Hazy views of the Brindabella Range.
Into the regenerated pine forest.
Immediately, on entering the pine forest, we noticed relocated (dead) gums from the new housing subdivision due west. These are to be used to support displaced wildlife.
An easy well-marked walk.
Barrer Track. Now a dry flat trail but with a wet season and the growth of the newly planted trees, it will be a totally different scenario.
The signature yellow box relocated from Coombs. Nesting boxes added for threatened wildlife.
A sculpture, totem pole?
On closer inspection, more nesting boxes.
The Molonglo River continues on from Scrivener Dam and meanders towards Uriarra Crossing.
Cooler walk along the river.
No colour today except some weeds and a swarm of grasshoppers.
We passed under the Cotter Road.
We returned along the eastern side of the National Zoo.
Brunch in Yarralumla before returning home to shelter from the heat.
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