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Day Trips
Ballion's Crake by Nevil Lazarus |
Hawkesbury River
Saturday 25 September 2010
Ornithologist: Edwin Vella
Last year we visited a wonderful private property in Pittown looking for crakes and although only Keith Brandwood saw the shy creature, the other birds, the lagoon and the surrounding hills were magnificent so again we go to have a better look. And depending on where the water is we will visit the waders that have appeared after a season away with ducks making a good show we hope this year. You'll just never know unless you go...
Departs
Bathurst Street - 8.00am, return 6.00pm approx
Killara - 8.30am, return 5.30pm approx
Rufous Fantail by Peter Sparks |
Mt Keira & The Sea Bridge Run Home
Saturday 9 October 2010
Ornithologist: Bob Ashford
The beautiful Wollongong Botanic Gardens are our first stop and it is an enthusiastic part of Sydney surrounds - the gardeners are avid birdwatchers and always keen to show us the latest finds. These have included nesting holes of the pardalote, Green Catbirds and any number of Rufous Fantails recently. With these under our belts we will away to the dizzy heights of Mt Keira where Satin Bowerbirds play whist we lunch. Homeward bound along the gorgeous coastline crossing The Sea Bridge built after landslide kept the road closed for a couple of years. It is a marvel worth seeing over an icecream! Quite a day of birding, sights and camaraderie.
Departs
Macquarie Street - 8.00am, return 6.00pm approx
Killara - 7.30am, return 6.30pm approx
Varigated Fairywren by Nevil Lazarus |
Putty Road
Saturday 23 October 2010
Ornithologist: Edwin Vella
Cruising up through the beautiful Hawkesbury area, stopping for Morning Tea by one of the lagoons full of visiting Pink-eared and Whistle Ducks. Then out to the start of the Putty Road looking for those westerly birds that have their most easterly range so close to Sydney: like the gorgeous Red-rump Parrots and Grey-crowned Babblers.
Departs
Bathurst Street - 7.30am, return 6.00pm approx
Killara - 8.00am, return 5.30pm approx
Valiant Birding Ladies |
Pioneer Dairy &
The Pelican Creche
Saturday 13 November 2010
Ornithologist: Alan Morris
Expect a Swamp Harrier at Pioneer Dairy, with their leisurely gliding flight over this now well established reserve. The planted trees from a few years ago are well and truly up and flowering so the honeyeaters should be thick in the air. A treat to dscover the finches and fairy-wrens, raptors and crakes; this one site has it all. Except for a Pelican creche but we will visit this remarkable colony (only a few along NSW coast) viewing the pandemonium from a comfortable distance.
Departs
Bathurst Street - 7.30am, return 6.00pm approx
Killara - 8.00am, return 5.30pm approx
Satin Bowerbird by Neil Fifer |
Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens
Saturday 19 February 2011
Ornithologist: Carol Probets
Leave suburbia behind. Ascend the eastern escarpment, with Bell Miners tinkling, to Kurrajong Heights and spectacular views over Sydney. Mt Tomah rises abruptly to the exceptionally beautiful botanic gardens, a calming favourite with wonderful walks where you can bump into a Gang-gang Cockatoo, Black-faced Monarch, Rufous Fantail, Rose Robin, Yellow-throated or a Large-billed Scrubwren. And a possible finale with a Flame Robin.
Please bring $4.40 Entry Fee.
Departs
Bathurst Street - 7.30am, return 6.00pm approx
Killara - 8.00am, return 5.30pm approx
White-bellied Sea Eagle by Neil Fifer |
Patonga & Pearl Beach Birding
Saturday 19 March 2011
Guide: Alan Morris
Wildflowers abound and the coastal heath will be awash with colour. With the profusion of blooms we are hoping to see lots of honeyeaters, including the White-eared Honeyeater and Tawny-crowned Honeyeater. After taking in the magnificent water views from Warrah Trig we will be stopping at the quiet fishing village of Patonga, a good place to look for Sea Eagles and Whistling Kites as you eat your lunch. A perfect day out within easy reach of Sydney means little travel, and more time for great birding.
Departs
Killara - 8.30am, return 5.30pm approx
Bathurst Street - 8.00am, 6.00pm approx
Day Trip Details
Cost
$115.00 payable by credit card over the phone when booking or by cash/cheque on boarding the bus. Includes GST and all entry fees unless otherwise stated.
What to bring
binoculars, your lunch, a hat, a pen, comfortable covered non-slip walking shoes, raincoat/umbrella, sun screen and insect repellent, water bottle (tea and coffee are provided for morning tea and lunch).
City pick-up - Either Macquarie Street
outside the top entrance to the Automobile Club, 89 Macquarie Street (Opera House end of Macquarie Street, close to the Cahill Expressway overpass).
City pick-up - Or Bathurst Street (not both)
on the corner of Kent and Bathurst Street, outside Kathmandu on the south west corner of Town Hall city block.
Killara pick up
is on the Pacific Highway side of Killara Railway Station in front of the council carpark in Culworth Avenue.
Please be 15 minutes early and if you are running late, please phone us on the mobile phone 0403 875 416
Check First
either by phoning or emailing Follow That Bird on 02 9973 1865 to check if seats are available
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