BIRD WATCHERS GROUP

Each Autumn and Spring M/ N probus members have to opportunity to join up with Blackburn Creeklands volunteers on a Saturday morning bird survey walk. .

It is an early morning walk, however it’s a great time to enjoy nature.

 

THE BLACKBURN CREEKLANDS BIRD COUNT WALK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: Chris Summers

Locals who walk the Blackburn parklands know that in Spring different birds migrate to the area.

Kookburras and Tawny Frogmouths are always there but Scarlet Robins, Grey Fantails and Crimson Rosellas come and go.

Probus members are invited to join Blackburn Creeklands bird watchers for a one hour walking tour of local parks.

Morning tea follows the walk.

As usual, expert knowledge will be provided by two team members who will tell walkers about bird colouring, nesting habits and flying patterns.

 

 

Blackburn Creeklands Bird Walk 

The autumn bird watchers walk was held on the Saturday after Anzac Day; unfortunately it was very cloudy, making it difficult to take photos.

However, weather was fine a couple of days later and I managed to take a series of photos of a lorikeet stealing a kiss. 

Michael Ransom.

Photos Courtesy Micvhael Ransom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Walk

Grey day, good day to hear birds and not see birds. On the Spring bird count walk, observers counted 22 species.

Thanks for joining us on the walk. Hopefully with the help of the guides you will now have a broader bird knowledge, particularly the species that frequent Blackburn.

Photos courtesy Michael Ransom and Neil Jenkin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn Walk