Join the Armidale Birdwatchers for their last events on the calendar.
Date: Sunday, 7th November 2021
Location: Iwata (was Blackfellows) Gully TSR Bundarra Rd
Meeting Place: From Armidale Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street
Departure: 8:00am (EDST)
The Armidale birdwatching group is an informal organisation of people who enjoy birdwatching.
Sunday, 7th November 2021.
Location: Iwata (was Blackfellows) Gully TSR Bundarra Rd
Sunday, 5th December 2021
Location: Dangar’s Falls (Oxley Wild Rivers National Park)
The meeting place is at the Armidale Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street, prepared for departure at 8:00am (both EST and EDST) after rationalising cars. Bring food (morning tea and sometimes lunch) and water, binoculars, sunscreen, hat and wear stout shoes.
Anyone wishing to join the group should phone Shirley Cook: 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com.
Note 1: There are two Regent Honeyeater/Swift Parrot surveys each year in autumn and spring (May and August) and our group goes to Gwydir Pk Rd TSR. If you are fortunate enough to find any Regents or Swifties at any time, please call Beth Williams 02 6772 4454 or email Struan Ferguson, Southern New England Landcare. Please record precise details of the sighting – date, time, exact location and any observable behaviour if possible. Habitat observations (tree species, flowering etc) are also very useful.
Note 2: Until further notice, COVID-19 safety measures will apply.
Note 3: The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled, if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.
Note 4: All comers are welcome but it must be understood that each individual is responsible for their own safety and welfare.
Image: Beth Williams with one of her visiting Red Wattlebirds (supplied by Kate Boyd).
Beth, was a long time supporter of SNELandcare and the birdwatching group, and took early action to help raise awareness about the plight of the Regent Honey-eater. Beth regularly put out a little food for Superb Fairy-wrens. In early spring, she noticed a female Red Wattlebird taking some of the food. She then began offering food on her hand. Eventually, the whole family became trusting, much to Beth's great delight.
