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Welcome

Welcome to Illawarra Birders, a bird watching club based in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven council regions in, New South Wales, Australia.

Illawarra Birders offers bird walks spanning from the southern end of the Royal National Park to Kiama and from the escarpment to the coast. The area covers many habitats from bushland, wetlands, rainforest, heathlands and coastal habitats.

There have been 440 bird species recorded in the Illawarra.

The Club was founded in 2010 and has over 120 members. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Coniston Community Centre and have Activities ranging from ½ day to full day walks, regional birding camps in NSW and Interstate.

Our aims are to promote bird watching as a leisure activity, and to support the conservation of Australian birds and their habitat.

Birdlife Australia – Ethical Birdwatching Guidelines

You are most welcome to attend two events before becoming a Member. Members span the spectrum from people interested in birds, to those with a lifelong passion. We would love to have you join us.

Club meetings
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 2nd December 2025, 5-8PM
Corrimal Community Centre
Christmas Party
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UPCOMING TRIPS
Koona Bay - Lake Illawarra
Wednesday 26th November 8am
Martin Cocker
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Survey - Lake Illawarra
Friday 28th November 8:30am
Michelle and Dave Rower
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Wollongong Botanic Garden
Thursday 4th December 12:30pm
Martin Potter
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Tallawarra Wetlands
Saturday 6th December 8am
Michelle and David Rower
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Killalea River walk ‐ Killalea Regional Park, Shell Cove
Wednesday 10th December 8am
Ralph Stadus
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