Bird walk in the Wombat with Tanya Loos – 4 January 2020
Posted on 19 December, 2019 by Frances
We are super fortunate to have our very own local BirdLife branch: BirdLife Castlemaine District.
Monthly bird walks
BirdLife Castlemaine holds bird walks on the first Saturday morning of each month. All ages and birding abilities are welcome – they are a friendly and inclusive bunch! If you’d like to learn how to record your bird lists using Birdata, or brush up on your survey skills, they aim to do at least one survey each bird walk.
Meet on the first Saturday of the month, for an 8:30 am departure outside Castlemaine Community House (30 Templeton St, Castlemaine VIC) to tag along, car share or get a lift. Alternatively meet at the start of the walk as advertised. For further details see the BirdLife Castlemaine District Facebook page (click here), their eNews or their events page on the BirdLife website (click here).
Please note walk details times can vary from time to time according to weather conditions, etc., so please check details prior to the walk.
You will need, water, snacks, sun protection including a hat, sturdy shoes, long trousers, binoculars if you have them. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Walks are cancelled if the temperature is above 35 degrees, it’s a fire ban or a severe weather warning has been issued.
January bird walk in the Wombat
Gang Gang Cockatoo (photo by Geoff Park)
The first walk for 2020 is on Saturday 4 January 2020 in the Wombat State Forest with a very special leader: Tanya Loos (formerly of Connecting Country, now with BirdLife Australia!).
Join Tanya on a wander through the wet ferny gullies and peppermint ridges of the Wombat Forest. We will do the Whipstick Creek Loop walking track which takes 3 – 4 hours. Those who wish to do part of the walk can retrace their steps. On our walk we are likely to see local special species such as Rufous Fantail, Crescent Honeyeater, Gang Gang Cockatoo and Blue-winged Parrot. We might also see Rose Robin, Bassian Thrush and Square-tailed Kite.
Meet at the former Continuing Education building at 30 Templeton St Castlemaine VIC at 8.30 am sharp, to car pool. Alternatively, meet at Garden of St Erth car park, 189 Simmons Reef Rd Blackwood, VIC at 9.30 am.
Garden of St Erth is one of The Diggers Club’s properties and a fantastic perennial and fruit garden, with a cafe and nursery – well worth a look!
Wombat Forest bird walk
When: Saturday 4 January 2019 at 8.30 am to car pool or 9.30 am to join walk
Where: to carpool meet at 30 Templeton St Castlemaine VIC
to join walk meet at Garden of St Erth car park, 189 Simmons Reef Rd Blackwood, VIC
Bring: sturdy shoes, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, water, snacks, binoculars
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