Aussie Backyard Bird Count, Breakfast with the Birds

Aussie Backyard Bird Count, Breakfast with the Birds

Participate in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count with a morning walk with ecologist John Harris.

Date and time

Friday, October 18 · 8 - 11am AEDT

Location

Gold Memorial Picnic Area

Gold Memorial Road Warrandyte, VIC 3113 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Join local ecologist John Harris as he takes you on a journey through Warrandyte State Park’s Fourth Hill. John will undertake a bird survey and help you identify birds found in the Warrandyte area. The walk will be a 3km moderate walk. BYO binoculars.

Download the Aussie Bird Count Smartphone Application on Android and Apple before the walk.

Walk rating: moderate, includes steep and narrow sections, creek crossing, slippery sections and tripping hazards.

Bring solid shoes, weather appropriate clothing and your own binoculars. Bring a water bottle. Light breakfast will be served after the walk.

The meeting place will be at Gold Memorial Drive Picnic Ground. 10 minutes before the walk starts.

Please note: the nature walk could be cancelled due to extreme weather.

Participant information:

  • Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time.
  • Come prepared and dress for the weather on the day. Please wear closed-toed footwear.
  • Don’t forget to bring a snack and water bottle for morning tea.
  • In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled.

Part of Manningham's 2024 Spring Outdoors Series.

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/news/spring-outdoors-2024

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