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.

In April, during the Autumn bird walk, 23 species of birds were sighted.

Please join us on the Spring bird walk.

Saturday 19 October at 7.30am

Yes, the best time to observe bird behaviour is early morning.

Meet at the Blaclkburn Scout Hall, 34 Pakenham Street, Blackburn.

Contact - Neil Jenkin 0412 292 826

   

   

26 BIRDS SPECIES SIGHTED AT BLACKBURN  PARKS

On Saturday 29th April 2023, club members joined forces with Blackburn Creeklands group to conduct a bird count.

Again, we had available two excellent bird life guides, Ian Moodie and Pat Bingham to tell us more about bird behaviour in the local parks.

 

 

BIRD CLUB NEWS - THE AUTUMN BIRD WALK

 

On Saturday 27 April at 7.30am, birdwatchers met at the Blackburn Scout Hall in Pakenham Street to view a variety of birds found in the local Blackburn parks.

Last year in Spring, birdwatchers identified 25 species.

Autumn brought new birds and new nesting behaviours. Two guides will led the bird walks.

Please join usnext Spring for another eventful walk in our local parks and see what birds can be identified.

Contact person - Neil Jenkin - 0412 293 826

 

Photos thanks to Neil Jenkin and Michael Ransom.