Get Online Week is the 16-22 October supported by Telstra and the Good Things Foundation. The aim is to help close the digital divide and provide opportunities for people to build digital skills in a safe and supportive environment
Join us at CERES Joe's Market Garden to take part in the Aussie Bird Count and get to know our beautiful birds of the Merri Creek! The national bird count is run by Birdlife Australia from 16–22 October 2023. Participants all over the country will choose a spot and count the birds they see in 20 minutes, before registering their count online. We will be running two 20 minute counting slots, at 11am and 12pm. Entry to the bird count is free, with the option of attending a paid bird language workshop and/or guided bird walk along the Merri. There will be […]
Join us to celebrate Bird Week and the tenth year of the Aussie Bird Count, which runs from 16-22 October, giving you the opportunity to contribute to important research and win prizes too! Learn all about it at our Beaumaris Library with Sean "the Birdman" Dooley, a wonderful local author and absolute birdwatching champion - he literally held the record for the most birds seen in a year in Australia, an experience he wrote about in "The Big Twitch" (2005). Sean has also written for TV comedies such as 'Spicks and Specks' and newspapers such as The Guardian. Sean was […]
The captivating relationship between birds and trees is an intricate and mutually beneficial connection that exists between these two natural wonders. This bond showcases the profound interdependence and coexistence of birds and trees, underscoring the vital role that trees play in providing shelter, nesting sites, and food sources for a diverse array of bird species. Trees, ranging from ancient forests to intricate understory areas, act as crucial habitat providers. Birds, in turn, find solace and security among the branches, hollows, and foliage, using them as safe havens for nesting, roosting, and protection from predators. Equally significant is the indispensable […]
How one bird can change everything Is there a bird you accidently noticed or unexpectedly encountered or one that made your heart skip a beat & fall in love with? The One that ignited your birding passion or made you appreciate your local feathered friends. If so, this is your “Spark bird” a term used by birders to describe that first bird that got them seriously interested in birding. This exhibition is very personal, it not only celebrates favourite birds, we will be sharing stories from our hearts about the flighty friends we first noticed that got us a little […]
Join us for a Birdwatching tour of Muscle Creek. Date: Tuesday 15 October Time: 5.15pm to 6.15pm Location: Muscle Creek Meet at Muswellbrook Golf Car Park. For more information or to RSVP email Sustainability@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Join us at CERES Joe's Market Garden to take part in the Aussie Bird Count and get to know our beautiful birds of the Merri Creek! The national bird count is run by Birdlife Australia from 14-20 October 2024. Participants all over the country will choose a spot and count the birds they see in 20 minutes, before registering their count online. We will be running two x 20 minute counting slots at 11am and 12pm. Entry to the bird count is free, with the option of attending a paid bird language workshop or a guided bird walk along the Merri Creek. There will be […]
You're invited to join urban ecologist and postdoctoral researcher Dr Jacinta Humphrey for an important event: Birds in the 'burbs: How to improve habitat for native birds in urban areas. Australia's population is steadily increasing, prompting the need for new houses, shops and roads. While these developments are important for our community, they can have a negative impact on the birds that share our suburbs. So, how do birds respond to urban development and what can we do to better support the more sensitive species? We've invited Dr Humphrey to share her findings on what makes a residential street, parkland, […]