Do you like birds? Are you intrigued by their behaviours or their calls? Would you like to know more about them? Or are you just looking for something different to do on the Labor Day public holiday?
On Monday, March 13, BirdLife East Gippsland will be hosting a free birdwatching walk at Old Eagle Point Road, Eagle Point. This free event is part of the annual birdwatching program for BLEG and is open to the public. BirdLife members will act as guides for visitors. A low level of fitness is all that is needed, as birders don’t walk fast and are always stopping to look and listen.
Starting at 9am and ending around 12.30pm, the morning will be broken into first and second sessions with morning tea around 10.15am and the option to stay for lunch around midday.
You will have a good chance of seeing the peregrine falcons that nest in the cliffs of The Bluff; other birds regularly seen here include Mistletoebird, Azure Kingfisher, Thornbill and Silvereye.
At every weekly walk, members record the bird species seen at each site and upload results to Birddata, the BirdLife Australia database, which has built up over the years to be the basis of Australian bird distribution maps, helping us gain insight into our local birds and protect them into the future.
If you would like to participate in this event, please meet members at the car park at the end of Old Eagle Point Road. This road is not sign-posted.
You turn off to the left before you cross the flat to head up the hill towards Eagle Point and Paynesville. Look for the green sign reading “Paynesville/EaglePoint/Newlands Arm straight ahead” and “No Through Road (Bicycle Trail Only)” on the left. Take this left turn and follow the road to the end, about 400 metres.
Bring a hat, sensible walking shoes, water, sunscreen, insect repellent and a camera/binoculars if you have them. Also, bring your own supplies – snack, tea, coffee, hot water, chair etc., for a mid-morning tea break and lunch.
Vaccination is strongly recommended when attending any Birdlife activity.
