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Have you seen a bird that you would like to identify?
We will be glad to assist you.
Send your inquiry to
illawarabirdersinc@gmail.com
We are happy to help.
| Illawarra Birders |
Birding club based in
Wollongong, affiliated with Birdlife Australia
Contact
illawarabirdersinc@gmail.com
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Everyone is welcome to attend these events, including visiting Birders and those new to birding. Please contact the Leader if you are going to attend, in case of late cancellation for weather.
If you have a large group please email Illawarra Birders at illawarrabirdersinc@gmail.com as we offer seperate walks for groups.
Members: have an activity you would like to propose? Check out the Guidelines.
Also read our Birding Code of Ethics.
Tuesday October 3, 7:30PM
MEETING CONISTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Shoshana Rapley, ANU
Translocation of Bush Stone-curlews: preventing this ghostly bird from haunting us from extinction.
Shoshana is a PhD candidate with the Fenner School at ANU working on bird conservation and translocation science. She also works for CSIRO studying waterbird movements.
Thursday 5 October, 12.30pm, Wollongong Botanic Garden
Leader: Martin Potter, Mobile 0437 683 677
This is an especially good event for new and inexperienced Birders
Lunchtime bird walk. Meet at the Discovery Centre. Parking is available in the nearby car park on Madoline Street. However this can fill up quickly at lunchtime so it is suggested that you arrive early. If this car park is full then there may be more parking in the Murphys Street car park or the surrounding streets. Allow 10 minutes to walk from the Murphys Street entrance to the Discovery Centre. Alternatively you may join the walk at the Duck Pond when we arrive there at around 12:40. Please send Martin a text to book a spot if you would like to attend.
Tuesday 10 October, 8am, Stafford Farm track
Leader: Martin Cocker, mobile 0418 429 132
Park off Harry Graham Drive opposite the gate to the track north of O’Brien’s Gap. Wear sturdy shoes and a hat and bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and morning tea. Send a text if you will be attending.
2-3 km along sometimes rough but mostly flat fire-trail.
Friday 13 October, 8am, Tallawarra Wetlands
Leader: Glenniss Wellings, mobile 0408 484 976
Meet on Yallah Bay Road which leads to the Energy Australia Tallawarra Power Station. This is only accessible from the Princes Highway southbound from Dapto. Park at the carpark opposite the security gates just before the bridge. Please send Glenniss a text to book a spot. Bring morning tea, a hat and sturdy shoes.
The Tallawarra Walk is 4km of easy wide trails.
Saturday 21 October, 8am, Shoalhaven Heads
Leader: Ralph Stadus, mobile 0412 244 121
Meet at the carpark at the end of River Rd. Wear sturdy shoes and a hat and bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and morning tea. Bring lunch or it can be bought in the town. Send a text if you will be attending.
About 2km walking over sand.
October 24-27
Canberra Ornithological Group visit
COG will be holding a camp in the Illawarra. They will be staying at the NRMA park in Shellharbour. We may arrange some joint activities.
Thursday 2 November, 12.30pm, Wollongong Botanic Garden
Leader: Martin Potter, Mobile 0437 683 677
This is an especially good event for new and inexperienced Birders
Lunchtime bird walk. Meet at the Discovery Centre. Parking is available in the nearby car park on Madoline Street. However this can fill up quickly at lunchtime so it is suggested that you arrive early. If this car park is full then there may be more parking in the Murphys Street car park or the surrounding streets. Allow 10 minutes to walk from the Murphys Street entrance to the Discovery Centre. Alternatively you may join the walk at the Duck Pond when we arrive there at around 12:40. Please send Martin a text to book a spot if you would like to attend.
FRI 3‐SAT 4 NOV
HOME CAMP‐LAKE ILLAWARRA CIRCUIT
LEADERS BELINDA BACCARINI AND MARTIN COCKER
Tuesday November 7, 7:30PM
MEETING CONISTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
David Winterbottom, member of Illawarra Birders
The birds and beasts of 12 RAMSAR wetland sites in Africa
David is an Illawarra Birders member and lifetime Birder with a wealth of Birding experience in Africa, where he lived for many years.
Saturday November 11, 8am, Tallawarra Wetlands
Leaders: Michelle and Dave Rower, Mobile 0421 335 037
Meet on Yallah Bay Road which leads to the Energy Australia Tallawarra Power Station. This is only accessible from the Princes Highway southbound from Dapto.
Park at the carpark opposite the security gates just before the bridge. Please send Dave Rower a text to book a spot. Bring morning tea, a hat and sturdy shoes.
The Tallawarra Walk is 4km of easy wide trails.
Tuesday November 14, 8am, Killilea
Midweek walk
Leaders: Ralph Stadus, Mobile 0412 244 121, and Suze Giuffre
Meet at the kiosk in Killalea State Park. Facilities at the start and finish. Bring morning tea, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and sturdy shoes. Please send Ralph a text to book a spot.
Sunday November 19, 8am, Barren Grounds
Weekend walk
Leaders: Ralph Stadus, Mobile 0412 244 121
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Tuesday December 5
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Details to be announced.
Most likely an afternoon event at Kembla Joggers Clubhouse, Integral Energy Park
Thursday 7 December, 12.30pm, Wollongong Botanic Garden
Leader: Martin Potter, Mobile 0437 683 677
This is an especially good event for new and inexperienced Birders
Lunchtime bird walk. Meet at the Discovery Centre. Parking is available in the nearby car park on Madoline Street. However this can fill up quickly at lunchtime so it is suggested that you arrive early. If this car park is full then there may be more parking in the Murphys Street car park or the surrounding streets. Allow 10 minutes to walk from the Murphys Street entrance to the Discovery Centre. Alternatively you may join the walk at the Duck Pond when we arrive there at around 12:40. Please send Martin a text to book a spot if you would like to attend.
Saturday December 9, 9am, Lake Wollumboola
Weekend walk
Leaders: Martin Cocker, Mobile 0418 429 132
Park in or near the car park at the end of The Lake Circuit, Culburra Beach. Either bring your food for the day or buy it in Culburra Beach. Bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and sturdy shoes. Please send Martin a text to book a spot.
Tuesday Decmber 12, 8am, Appin
Midweek walk
Leaders:Andrew Wood, Mobile 0401 907 025
Meet at the end of George St, Appin, accessed via a right hand turn from Appin Rd (if driving west) into Illawarra St then another right into Church St. Bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and sturdy shoes. Please send Andrew a text to book a spot.
Walking along a fire trail, rough in places. Around 4km of walking.
Saturday December 16, 8am, Tallawarra Wetlands
Leaders: Michelle and Dave Rower, Mobile 0421 335 037
Meet on Yallah Bay Road which leads to the Energy Australia Tallawarra Power Station. This is only accessible from the Princes Highway southbound from Dapto.
Park at the carpark opposite the security gates just before the bridge. Please send Dave Rower a text to book a spot. Bring morning tea, a hat and sturdy shoes.
The Tallawarra Walk is 4km of easy wide trails.
Monday 1 January, all day and night
New Years Day Twitch
Also the start of a new Big Year!
Thursday 4 January, 12.30pm, Wollongong Botanic Garden
Leader: Martin Potter, Mobile 0437 683 677
This is an especially good event for new and inexperienced Birders
Lunchtime bird walk. Meet at the Discovery Centre. Parking is available in the nearby car park on Madoline Street. However this can fill up quickly at lunchtime so it is suggested that you arrive early. If this car park is full then there may be more parking in the Murphys Street car park or the surrounding streets. Allow 10 minutes to walk from the Murphys Street entrance to the Discovery Centre. Alternatively you may join the walk at the Duck Pond when we arrive there at around 12:40. Please send Martin a text to book a spot if you would like to attend.
Saturday January 12, 8am, Tallawarra Wetlands
Leaders: Michelle and Dave Rower, Mobile 0421 335 037
Meet on Yallah Bay Road which leads to the Energy Australia Tallawarra Power Station. This is only accessible from the Princes Highway southbound from Dapto.
Park at the carpark opposite the security gates just before the bridge. Please send Dave Rower a text to book a spot. Bring morning tea, a hat and sturdy shoes.
The Tallawarra Walk is 4km of easy wide trails.
Have you any questions about our club or Birding?
Have you seen a bird that you would like to identify?
We will be glad to assist you.
Send your inquiry to
illawarabirdersinc@gmail.com
We are happy to help.
