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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.
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Wednesday 16th October 8.00am.
Dharawal National Park ‐ 10 Trail Walk
Leader: Belinda Baccarini ‐please email ‐ illawarrabirdersinc@gmail.com ‐if you plan to attend.
Walk Description: A stroll along a fire trail in the heathland and low woodland at Madden’s Plains. An especially good event for new and inexperienced birders.
Parking/Meeting Place: Park opposite Glenberrie Darkes Cider Orchard ‐ 259 Darkes Forest Rd, Darkes Forest. There are parking bays also at the Dharawal National Park information board.
Toilets/Water: No water, bush toilet.
Terrain/Distance/Time/Shade/Seats: Easy flat walking, crossing a creek that may be full, bring a pole for the crossing. Approximately 4km return. About 3-4hours. Little shade, no seats.
Bring: Carry water, hat, morning tea. Wear sturdy shoes.
Notes: Possible byo lunch or buy lunch at Darkes Cider Orchard if open.
Sunday 20th October 8am
Appin Woodlands
Walk Leader: Andrew Wood ‐ 0401 907 025 ‐ please text if you plan to attend.
Walk Description: Wide fire-trails through forest. Rock-hopping across river at one point. If this is not possible there are alternative routes.
Parking/Meeting Place: Meet at the open area at the end of Burke St, Appin.
Toilets/Water: No
Terrain/Distance/Time/Shade/Seats: There are several slightly undulating trails to follow. 3-4km to midday as an estimate. Partly shaded, no seats.
Bring: Carry water, hat, sunscreen, morning tea. Wear sturdy shoes.
Notes: Trails may be muddy after rain. We may encounter trail-bike riders. Appin township is close for lunch after the walk if required.
Friday 1st November 8.00am and Saturday 2nd November 8.00am
2 Day ‐ Lake Illawarra Circuit ‐ shorebirds, wetlands and woodland birds
Walk Leader: Belinda Baccarini ‐ belindabaccarini@gmail.com ‐ please email if you plan to attend.
Walk Description:
Friday ‐ Windang Island, Korrongulla Wetland, Purry Burry Point, Hooka Point.
Saturday ‐ Mullet Creek, breakfast at Passionate Palate Cafe, Macquarie Rivulet, Koona Bay, Whyjuck Bay.
Parking/Meeting Place: a detailed Itinerary will be sent closer to the date,
Toilets/Water: Yes, around the lake
Terrain/Distance/Time/Shade/Seats: Driving. In and out of car all day. Short flat walks.
Bring: Carry water, hat, morning tea and afternoon tea. Wear sturdy shoes.
Notes: Itinerary
Meeting, Tuesday 5th November 2024, 7:30PM, Coniston Community Centre
Simon Rees
Wildlife of the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
Club member Simon Rees has been interested in birds and wildlife from a young age. He has a strong interest in conservation and wildlife and will be giving a presentation on his recent trip to Antarctica.
Thursday 7th November 12.30pm
Wollongong Botanic Garden ‐ Lunchtime Walk
Walk Leader: Martin Potter ‐ 0437 683 677 ‐ please text if you plan to attend.
Walk Description: A gentle stroll through the Garden, via the Duck Pond, rainforest and other habitats.
Parking/Meeting Place: Meet at the Discovery Centre. Parking is available in the nearby car park on Madoline Street. However this can fill up quickly at lunchtime; if this car park is full then there may be more parking in the Murphys Street car park or the surrounding streets.
Toilets/Water: Yes
Terrain/Distance/Time/Shade/Seats: An easy 1.7 km walk on paved or mulched paths. A circuit is walked lasting 1-1.5 hours. Some seats.
Bring: Carry ‐ water, hat & sunscreen. Wear sturdy shoes.
Notes: This is an especially good walk for new and inexperienced birders, and also for photographers.
Wednesday 13th November 8am
Shoalhaven Heads Inlet ‐ Shoalhaven Heads
Walk Leader: Ralph Stadus ‐ 0412 244 121 ‐ please text Ralph if you plan to attend.
Walk Description: A short walk out onto the sand flats, and then an hour or two mostly standing or sitting looking at waders. High tide is 7:48, so waders will be starting to move with falling tide.
Parking/Meeting Place: Eastern end of River Road at Shoalhaven Heads.
Toilets/Water: At the car park. Also a shower and space to change of you get wet sitting clothes.
Terrain/Distance/Time/Shade/Seats: Sandy beach track. 2 km return. Approx. 2 hours, no shade, the sand flats can be damp to sit on.
Bring: A scope if you have one. Carry water, sun protection, hat, and a snack. Morning tea back at cars. Wear beach shoes/sandals. If you like lying flat to take photos bring gear to lie on.
Notes: Shorebirds can be tricky to identify, so a little study of what is being seen at Shoalhaven Heads Inlet on eBird before you come can be useful.
Saturday 16th November 8:00am
Tallawarra Wetlands ‐ Yallah
Walk Leaders: Michelle and Dave Rower ‐ 0421 335 037 ‐ please text if you plan to attend.
Walk Description: Walking around the Tallawarra Ponds - looking for shorebirds and waterbirds, some woodland birds.
Parking: Drive into Yallah Bay Rd which leads to the Energy Australia Tallawarra Power Station. Yallah Bay Rd is only accessible from the Princes Highway southbound from Dapto. Meet at the carpark opposite the security gates just before the bridge.
Toilets/Water: No (toilet is available at the Security check in)
Terrain/Distance/Time/Shade/Seats: 4kms round trip, easy walk on wide trails. Minimum shade.
Bring: Water, hat, sturdy shoes, morning tea (carry)
Notes: Path may be muddy after rain. Bring a scope if you have one.
Wednesday 20th November 8am
Bott’s Reserve & Bellambi Lagoon ‐ Bellambi
Walk Leader: Martin Cocker ‐ 0418 429 132 ‐ please text if you plan to attend.
Walk Description: A short stroll along a beach track amongst the Casuarinas then along the bike path to Bellambi Lagoon. An especially good event for new and inexperienced birders.
Parking/Meeting Place: Armour St Bellambi ‐ park at Oval.
Toilets/Water: 100m away at Bellambi Rock Pool
Terrain/Distance/Time/Shade/Seats: Sandy beach track then bike path. 4 km return. Approx 3 hours, some shade, some benches at Bellambi Lagoon.
Bring: Carry water, hat, morning tea. Wear sturdy shoes.
Notes: Some of the walk is on the bike path so beware of bikes.
Christmas Party/Meeting, Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 5-8PM, Corrimal Community Centre
Please note change to usual venue.
Wednesday 11th December 8am
Mangerton Park ‐ Mangerton
Walk Leader: Marie Mitchell-Stanley ‐ 0400 451 382 ‐ please text if you plan to attend.
Walk Description: Strolling through the rainforest and sitting and letting the birds come to you.
Parking/Meeting Place:/Parking : park near 75 Heaslip St Mangerton
Toilets/Water: no
Terrain/Distance/Time/Shade/Seats: Dirt track. 1 km return. Approx 3 hours in the rainforest.
Bring: Carry water, hat, morning tea. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring stool.
Notes: Bush birds. Bring stool as we will be sitting quietly in the bush and letting the birds come to us.
Wednesday 18th December 8.00am
Mt Kembla Ring Track ‐ Mt Kembla
Walk Leader: Martin Cocker ‐ 0418 429 132 ‐ please text if you plan to attend.
Walk Description: A short stroll through woodland and rainforest.
Parking: Cordeaux Road turn left immediately before junction with Harry Graham Drive parking on right hand side opposite start of track and cottage on the right.
Toilets/Water: no
Terrain/Distance/Time/Shade/Seats: Easy walking along vehicular bush tracks. 2-3kms. Approx 3 hours.
Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, morning tea (carry).
Notes: A good walk for beginners and for photography.
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