Bird Program

Morwell / Hazelwood
Jun
4

Morwell / Hazelwood

Morwell Water Treatment Works and another nearby wetland or walk. Site access directions TBA. Wetlands and more.  

*Important: Gippsland Water is the manager of this site there is a requirement for people who have not done so previously, to do an online induction. It takes about an hour to complete. Contact info@lvfieldnats.org for more information

*Industrial Site: At any and all  industrial sites, you need to wear long pants and boots or gaiters.

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Energy Australia Wetlands
Jun
20

Energy Australia Wetlands

Quarterly survey of EA Wetlands, Swampy Riparian Woodland. Meet at Morwell Bridge gate directions below.

*Industrial Site: At any and all  industrial sites, you need to wear long pants and boots or gaiters.

Meet at Energy Australia Wetlands Gate on road signposted to Morwell Bridge. The only access is from M1 Freeway East Bound between Moe and Morwell. Take the first Morwell Exit and then turn left to Morwell Bridge. If you are coming from Traralgon/ heading west, the Yallourn North exit allows you to cross the freeway, change direction and reach our assembly point. Those arriving via the Strzelecki Highway need to do the same. Head towards Melbourne (left at the roundabout when you reach the Princes Fwy) and then take the next exit to cross the freeway and head back towards Morwell. View map details


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Drouin Treatment Works (TBC)
Jul
2

Drouin Treatment Works (TBC)

We will be visiting Drouin Treatment Works* (TBC) and nearby places. Meet behind the Baw Baw Shire offices at Civic Park, Edward Street off Hopetoun Road, Drouin.

Wetlands, various woodlands, forests and scrubs *Industrial Site: At any and all  industrial sites, you need to wear long pants and boots or gaiters.

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Mount Worth State Park
Apr
9

Mount Worth State Park

  • 301 Allambee Estate Rd Allambee, VIC, 3823 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet at the main Entrance on Allambee Estate Road.  It will be School Holidays so children bring your adults. Birds to look out for include Eastern Whipbird, Bassian Thrush, Rose Robin, Lyrebird, Crimson Rosella, King Parrot, Olive Whistler, Grey Butcherbird, Tawny Frogmouths and Sooty Owl.

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Energy Australia Wetlands
Mar
18

Energy Australia Wetlands

Quarterly survey of EA Wetlands, Swampy Riparian Woodland. Meet at Morwell Bridge gate directions below.

*Industrial Site: At any and all  industrial sites, you need to wear long pants and boots or gaiters.

Meet at Energy Australia Wetlands Gate on road signposted to Morwell Bridge. The only access is from M1 Freeway East Bound between Moe and Morwell. Take the first Morwell Exit and then turn left to Morwell Bridge. If you are coming from Traralgon/ heading west, the Yallourn North exit allows you to cross the freeway, change direction and reach our assembly point. Those arriving via the Strzelecki Highway need to do the same. Head towards Melbourne (left at the roundabout when you reach the Princes Fwy) and then take the next exit to cross the freeway and head back towards Morwell. View map details


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Yanakie
Mar
5

Yanakie

Birding at one or two Yanakie sites on Corner Inlet and/or Shallow Inlet depending on the wind and tides.  

We will meet at the  boat ramp on Foley Rd, Yanakie to look for birds in coastal wetlands, woodlands and swamps.

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2023 Bird Challenge
Dec
2
to 3 Dec

2023 Bird Challenge

Come out with us on our annual survey and see how many birds we can see! If you are not a member and would like to join an excursion, please use the ‘Register your interest’ button on the home page and someone from the club will contact you. Bring folding chair and cut lunch, also dress suitably for the conditions.

Saturday Dec 2

**** Newly added: Mathison Park, Churchill - meet at playground car park 10am. RSVP to Helen ****

Morning  Sites 1 & 2: Yarragon South (private property) then Uralla Reserve, Trafalgar. Lunch at Uralla Reserve. RSVP to Wendy

Morning Site 3: 9AM to approx 12.30noon EA Wetlands Morwell Bridge. Lunch in Morwell. RSVP to Joelle

Afternoon Site 4: Drouin area including Drouin Treatment Works bird hide. RSVP to Wendy

Afternoon Site 5: 1PM to approx 3PM Moe Treatment Works, Old Sale Road, Moe. Meet at the gate by 12.50PM. RSVP to Joelle

Sunday Dec 3

**** Newly added: Morwell National Park – meet Kerry Road car park 10am. RSVP to Helen ****

Morning Site 6: 9AM to 11.30AM Crinigan Road Bushland Reserve Morwell Fairway Drive (next to the Morwell Golf Course entrance). RSVP to Joelle

Afternoon Site 7: From 12noon for lunch to approx 4.00PM  Wirilda Environment Park, Tyers. Meet at the barbecue shelters. RSVP to Joelle

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Cup Day birding
Nov
7

Cup Day birding

  • 411 Bald Hills Rd Tarwin Lower, VIC, 3956 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bald Hills Wetland Reserve, near Tarwin Lower is a remarkable place for seeing birds and other wildlife. A short walking track leads you through paperbark wetlands to a bird hide where you can observe an array of waterbirds on the lake. From Tarwin Lower, head towards Walkerville along Walkerville Road, then turn off Walkerville Road into Bald Hills Road after about 4km.

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Energy Australia Wetlands Survey
Nov
1

Energy Australia Wetlands Survey

  • Morwell Bridge Road Yallourn, VIC, 3825 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Energy Australia Wetlands bird survey. Meet at the gate at Morwell Bridge. Birding in Swampy Riparian Woodland.

It is a requirement of the landholder that attendees wear long pants or gaiters and boots.

The only access is from M1 Freeway eastbound between Moe and Morwell. Take first Morwell exit and then turn left to Morwell Bridge. If you are coming from Traralgon, or if you miss the exit and need to go back, the Yallourn North exit allows you to cross the freeway, change direction and return to our assembly point.

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SEANA Spring Camp
Oct
20
to 23 Oct

SEANA Spring Camp

  • 380 Commercial Rd Yarram, VIC, 3971 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This years South East Australian Naturalists Association Spring Camp at Yarram will be hosted by Latrobe Valley FNC and Sale FNC.

Boat Trips from Port Albert to the off shore islands in the Corner Inlet Ramsar site. We are expecting to see migratory shorebirds and resident beach nesting birds. There are two trips each day.

Cost is $85 per trip plus small booking fee. Bookings open Friday 1st September. Booking online is essential and will close when a trip is at capacity or on October 7th, whichever comes first. Details on the flyer. Boat Trips

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Wonthaggi Heathlands
Sep
5

Wonthaggi Heathlands

  • 222 Chisholm Rd Wonthaggi, VIC, 3995 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Birding at Wonthaggi Heathlands. We meet at the carpark at the end of Chisholm Road. Vegetation types are Sand Heathland and Wet Heathland Mosaic.

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Energy Australia Wetlands Survey
Aug
17

Energy Australia Wetlands Survey

Energy Australia Wetlands bird survey. Very exciting to see a Barn Owl on the last one! Meet at the gate at Morwell Bridge. Birding in Swampy Riparian Woodland.

It is a requirement of the landholder that attendees wear long pants or gaiters and boots.

The only access is from M1 Freeway eastbound between Moe and Morwell. Take first Morwell exit and then turn left to Morwell Bridge. If you are coming from Traralgon, or if you miss the exit and need to go back, the Yallourn North exit allows you to cross the freeway, change direction and return to our assembly point.

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Moe/Newborough Bushland Reserves
Aug
1

Moe/Newborough Bushland Reserves

Birding at the Moe/Newborough Bushland Reserves. Meet at Moe Botanic Gardens, Botanic Drive, Moe  OR Show & Tell at Moe Library, George St Moe if weather is no good. Bring a book, some photo or a website to share.

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Heyfield Wetlands
Jun
6

Heyfield Wetlands

  • 1A MacFarlane Street Heyfield, VIC, 3858 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Birding at the Heyfield Wetlands.  Meet at the Heyfields Wetland Information Centre, 1A MacFarlane St, Heyfield. The wetlands cover Deep Freshwater Marsh Mosaic and Plains Grassy Forest.

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Energy Australia Wetlands Survey
May
18

Energy Australia Wetlands Survey

  • Morwell Bridge Road Yallourn, VIC, 3825 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Energy Australia Wetlands bird survey. Meet at the gate at Morwell Bridge. Birdiing in Swampy Riparian Woodland.

It is a requirement of the landholder that attendees wear long pants or gaiters and boots.

The only access is from M1 Freeway eastbound between Moe and Morwell. Take first Morwell exit and then turn left to Morwell Bridge. If you are coming from Traralgon, or if you miss the exit and need to go back, the Yallourn North exit allows you to cross the freeway, change direction and return to our assembly point.

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Woodland Birds
Apr
4

Woodland Birds

Birding at Shady Creek’s Sweetwater Ck Reserve. Meet at the corner of Beards Track and Old Sale Road, Buln Buln East. The reserve covers Mixed woodland and forest habitat types.

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Coastal Waders
Mar
7

Coastal Waders

Birding in the Corner Inlet, Port Franklin area. Meet at the Public Purposes Reserve, 50 Fishermans Way, Port Franklin. The area covers Swamp scrub, Damp Heathy Woodland, Lowland Forest Mosaic and Mangrove Shrubland.

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Energy Australia Wetlands Survey
Feb
23

Energy Australia Wetlands Survey

Energy Australia Wetlands bird survey. Meet at the gate at Morwell Bridge. Birdiing in Swampy Riparian Woodland.

It is a requirement of the landholder that attendees wear long pants or gaiters and boots.

The only access is from M1 Freeway eastbound between Moe and Morwell. Take first Morwell exit and then turn left to Morwell Bridge. If you are coming from Traralgon, or if you miss the exit and need to go back, the Yallourn North exit allows you to cross the freeway, change direction and return to our assembly point.

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Twilight birding
Feb
14

Twilight birding

Birding at twilight at Uralla Nature Reserve, 155 Giles Road Trafalgar South from 5pm. This reserve covers Warm Temperate Rainforest , Damp Forest and Shrubby Foothill Forest.

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Annual Bird Count Challenge
Dec
1
to 4 Dec

Annual Bird Count Challenge

Dec 1 Thursday
EA wetlands and Crinigan Road Bushland Reserve, Morwell

Dec 2 Friday
Edward Hunter Reserve, Moe Treatment Works and Lake Narracan

Dec 3 Saturday
Traralgon Railway Conservation Reserve and Wirilda Environment Park, Tyers

Dec 4 Sunday
Group 1: Yarragon South, Uralla Reserve and one other location tbc

Group 2: Matheson Park and Morwell National Park

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Bird Survey at Energy Australia Wetlands
Oct
20

Bird Survey at Energy Australia Wetlands

Bird survey, Energy Australia Wetlands, Morwell Bridge.

It is a requirement of the landholder that attendees wear long pants or gaiters and boots.

The only access is from M1 Freeway eastbound between Moe and Morwell. Take first Morwell exit and then turn left to Morwell Bridge. If you are coming from Traralgon, or if you miss the exit and need to go back, the Yallourn North exit allows you to cross the freeway, change direction and return to our assembly point.

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Bird Survey, Energy Australia Wetlands
Jul
11

Bird Survey, Energy Australia Wetlands

Bird survey, Energy Australia Wetlands, Morwell Bridge.

It is a requirement of the landholder that attendees wear long pants or gaiters and boots.

The only access is from M1 Freeway East Bound. between Moe and Morwell. Take first Morwell Exit and then turn left to Morwell Bridge. If you are coming from Traralgon, or if you miss the exit and need to go back, the Yallourn North exit allows you to cross the freeway, change direction and return to our assembly point.

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Birding at Churchill and Jeeralang
Jul
5

Birding at Churchill and Jeeralang

Birdwatching Churchill, Hazelwood South and Jeeralang North. We’ll drive out the back of Churchill and look for birds in the education area around Waterhole Creek. We can also explore the many tracks around Jeeralang North Hall where we’ll have lunch.

Meet at Churchill Hub car park Philip Parade.

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Birding at Witts Gully
Jun
7

Birding at Witts Gully

Birding at Witts Gully Sayers Trig area, Hernes Oak lowland forest.

It is a requirement of the landholder that attendees wear long pants or gaiters and boots.

Meet at entrance gate. It’s on McDonalds Track between McGraths and Pearces Tracks, but on the other side of the road.

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