Welcome to the Illawarra!
The Illawarra is the name given to that part of New South Wales, Australia which is located south of Sydney, stretching from Stanwell Park in the north through the council areas of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. Its eastern boundary comprises the multitude of pristine beaches, cliffs and headlands where it meets the Tasman Sea. In the west the Illawarra escarpment rises, giving dramatic views over the landscape. The wide range of habitats over a relatively small area results in a great diversity of birdlife. The waters off the Illawarra coast are also renowned as a world-class location for observing seabirds.
Illawarra Birders Inc. is a birding organisation based in the Illawarra. As well as providing a full programme of birding outings and other events, it has a particular interest in bird-related conservation and education. It is also building strong networks with other groups with an interest in birds (see ‘About Us’ for more).
Illawarra Birds - A Photo Guide: Brochure Now Available!
The Brochure has now been received from the printers and is
being distributed to outlets around the Illawarra.
Pick up your copy at the following outlets (more to follow):
Wollongong City Council offices, Burelli Street
Southern Gateway Centre, Bulli Tops
ABC Radio Illawarra 74 Kembla Street Wollongong
Futureworld Eco-technology Centre Northcliffe Dr Warrawong
Kiama Tourist Information Centre, Blowhole Point
DECC (NPWS) Office Crown St Wollongong
Visitor Centres, Minnamura Rainforest & Fitzroy Falls |
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Current Activities
Tuesday 5 June Evening Meeting-Coniston Community Centre
7.30pm – Members’ Film Night. A feature length birding movie will be shown on conclusion of the meeting. Please bring a plate to share.
Thursday 7 June Lunch time Walk in Botanic Gardens
12.30-1.30pm Leader: Martin Potter Mobile No 0408 226 213
Lunchtime bird walk. Meet at the Discovery Centre. We have permission to use the car park there on Madoline Street (off Irvine Street) as long as we report to staff at the Discovery Centre on arrival.
Sunday 10 June Box Vale Track, Mittagong
8.30am Leader: Martin Cocker. Mobile 0418 429 132
Approaching from Mittagong, head North West through Mittagong to the small town of Welby. Cross over the F5 and then turn right on to a small side street which is the entrance to the Boxvale walk car park. Entrance is on the left along a short unsealed drive. Bring food and drink and warm clothing.
Sunday 17 June Atlassing at Puckeys Estate
8.30am Leader: Martin Cocker. Mobile 0418 429 132
Meet in the car park by the Surf Life Club at the end of Elliots Road, Fairy Meadow.
Wednesday 27 June Killalea
8.30am Half day walk. Leader: Martin Potter Mobile No 0408 226 213
Meet at 8.30am in the car park on the left beyond the boom gates. Bring morning tea.
Sunday 1 July Wader Survey
8.30am Leader: Martin Cocker. Mobile 0418 429 132
Meet under the pines by Windang Surf Club. A count that is part of the national “Shorebirds 2020” programme that will include: Windang Estuary, Why Juck Bay, Purry Burry Point. Bring morning tea.
Tuesday 3 July Evening Meeting-Coniston Community Centre
7.30pm – ‘Bird Identification and Fieldcraft’ by Martin Cocker
What makes a skilled birdwatcher? How to improve your birding skills. Covers the basics of identification, plumage, moult, song, behaviour, field marks, note taking, field guides, counting, observation and field skills.. Please bring a plate to share.
Thursday 5 July Lunch time Walk in Botanic Gardens
12.30-1.30pm Leader: Martin Potter – 0408 226 213
Lunchtime bird walk. Meet at the Discovery Centre. We have permission to use the car park there on Madoline Street (off Irvine Street) as long as we report to staff at the Discovery Centre on arrival.
Friday 6 July Spotlighting at Mount Keira Scout Camp
7.30pm Leader: Terrill Nordstrom Mobile 0420 848 713
Meet at Mount Keira Scout Camp at 7.30pm. Parking inside the camp. Bring warm clothing/waterproofs.
Sunday 8 July Atlassing at Croom Park
8.30am Leader: Martin Cocker. Mobile 0418 429 132.
An atlas survey of this IB adopted site, about 2 hrs duration. Meet at the oval car park at the end of the Tennis Court Entrance on Croome Road, Albion Park Rail.
Sunday 15 July Atlassing at Bellambi Point
8.30am Leader: Martin Cocker. Mobile 0418 429 132
An atlas survey of this IB adopted site, about 2 hrs duration. Meet in the car park at the end of Bott Drive, off Rothery Street,
Sunday 22 July Pelagic
8.30am Leader: Martin Cocker. Mobile 0418 429 132
Provisional date – to be confirmed.
Wednesday 25 July Robertson’s Lookout
Details to follow
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