Welcome

Welcome to Illawarra Birders, a bird watching club based in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven council regions in, New South Wales, Australia.

Illawarra Birders offers bird walks spanning from the southern end of the Royal National Park to Kiama and from the escarpment to the coast. The area covers many habitats from bushland, wetlands, rainforest, heathlands and coastal habitats.

There have been 440 bird species recorded in the Illawarra.

The Club was founded in 2010 and has over 120 members. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Coniston Community Centre and have Activities ranging from ½ day to full day walks, regional birding camps in NSW and Interstate.

Our aims are to promote bird watching as a leisure activity, and to support the conservation of Australian birds and their habitat.

Birdlife Australia – Ethical Birdwatching Guidelines

You are most welcome to attend two events before becoming a Member. Members span the spectrum from people interested in birds, to those with a lifelong passion. We would love to have you join us.

Club meetings
NEXT MEETING
Dr Ross Crates
Tuesday 6th May 2025, 7:30PM
Coniston Community Centre
Ecology and conservation of the Regent Honeyeater
See our Activities page.

UPCOMING TRIPS
Wollongong Botanic Garden - lunchtime walk
Thursday 1st May 12:30pm
Martin Potter
See our Activities page.
Abrahams Bosom Walking Track– Jervis Bay
Friday 2nd May 8:30am
Belinda Baccarini
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Beecroft Weapons Range – Jervis Bay National Park
Saturday 3rd May 8:30am
Belinda Baccarini
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Tallawarra Wetlands - Yallah
Saturday 10th May 8:30am
Dave and Michelle Rower
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