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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.
Members: have an activity you would like to propose? Check out the Guidelines.
Also read our Birding Code of Ethics.
Tuesday December 5
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Our Christmas Party this year will be held on Tuesday 5th December from 4pm-7.30pm at the Kembla Joggers Clubhouse at Integral Energy Park. Self-catering.
Thursday 7 December, 12.30pm, Wollongong Botanic Garden
Leader: Suze Giuffre, Mobile 0414 860 740
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 Suze a text to book a spot if you would like to attend.
Saturday December 9, 9am, Lake Wollumboola
Weekend walk
Leader: Martin Cocker, Mobile 0418 429 132
Park in or near the car park at the end of The Lake Circuit, Culburra Beach. Bring morning tea, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and sturdy shoes. Please send Martin a text to book a spot.
Tuesday December 12, 8am, Appin
Midweek walk
Leader: Andrew Wood, Mobile 0401 907 025
Walking adjacent to the Georges River. A wide fire trail. About 4km return. Meet in George St, accessed via a right turn from Appin Rd (driving west) into Illawarra St then another right into Church St. Bring morning tea, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and sturdy shoes. Please send Andrew a text if attending.
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.
Friday 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
We are happy to help.
