Day Trip Details

Day Trips

Yellow-throated Scrubwren by Nevil Lazarus

Forest of Tranquillity

Gallery rainforest with regenerated rainforest hide the dazzling gold of the Regent Bowerbirds our target at Ourimbah. And don't forget to look up for Pacific Bazas and Grey Goshawks, as we are always needing as much practice as possible with those raptors. Hidden Valley has more gorgeous rainforest with Figbirds, Lyrebirds, those crazy Catbirds and the little Yellow-throated Scrub-wrens. White-breasted Woodswallows, Striated Herons, Striped Honeyeaters and migratory waders finish a peaceful day in birding heaven.
Entrance Fee $12.00 or $10.00 senior


Departs
Macquarie Street - 8.00am, return 5.30pm approx
Killara - 8.30am, return 5.00pm approx

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Eastern Spinebill by Nevil Lazarus

Curra Moors on May Day

Curra Moors Track in Royal National Park south of Sydney is awash with wildflowers this time of year so not only do we enjoy the beauty but the birds are flying amuck feeding on the flowers and enjoying the sunshine of a fine May Day. By the day's end you will be familiar with rainforest, woodland and heath habitat and the birds that are associated such as Satin Bowerbirds, Eastern Spinebills and even a Diamond Firetail with luck.
Some short difficult sections with 3 hours walking expected.


Departs
Bathurst Street - 8.00am, return 5.30pm approx
Killara - 7.30am, return 6.00pm approx

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Weebill by Nevil Lazarus

Minnamurra Lyrebirds

Travelling to the south of Sydney through the beautiful Jamberoo Valley we will head to the Budderoo National Park. Minnamurra Rainforest is part of this amazing tropical rainforest and home to a great number of exciting birds and rare plants. We should be able to hear, and usually see Lyrebirds displaying for females near their mounds at this time of year. Newly built elevated boardwalks showcase this magnificent rainforest with its huge trees and crystal clear streams. And there is an $11.00 Boardwalk entry fee, payable on the day together with the Day Trip cost.


Departs
Bathurst Street - 8.00am, return 5.30pm approx
Killara - 7.30am, return 6.00pm approx

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Birding for Beginners 2 Day Course

A two day course for complete beginners, and all those who have ever wanted to ask questions on how to identify birds. This course differs from others with an emphasis on practical application immediately in the field. This means that the participants will be practicing techniques of identification in small groups. From binoculars, telescopes and field guides, to habitats, migration and conservation, these two days in the field will subtly inbed the information and new skills. You will emerge delighted new birdwatchers. Course program on request.


Departs
Macquarie Street - 10th 8.30am, return 5.00pm approx
17th 8.00am, return 5.30pm
Killara - 10th 8.00am, return 5.30pm approx
17th 8.30am, return 5.00pm

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Swift Parrots by Nevil Lazarus

"Iomar" via The Watagans

"Iomar" is the most beautiful cattle property in the Lower Hunter Valley. Heavily treed with blossoms at attract the Swift Parrots and lots of other Honeyeaters, it is always a treat to visit this wonderful site. We will travel through The Watagan Mountains to arrive there with our first stop to birdwatch at Ourimbah State Forest and then onto Watagan State Forest. This is also a much requested birding destination, so come, and see why.


Departs
Bathurst Street - 7.30am, return 5.30pm approx
Killara - 8.00am, return 5.00pm approx

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Golden Whistler by Neil Fifer

Blue Gum Swamp

We will be visiting some of the birding sites on the western outskirts of Sydney where the Blue Mountains meet the Cumberland Plain: travelling to our guide's favourite spots to see Brown Cuckoo-Dove, White-naped Honeyeater and Eastern Yellow Robin. And then to Blue Gum Swamp at the edge of the Blue Mountains National Park which boasts Red-browed Treecreeper as well as White-throated. Bound to be plenty to learn and enjoy.
Please Note : there is a short(200 metres) steep section on the firetrail. Medium level of mobility required.


Departs
Bathurst Street - 8.00am, return 5.30pm approx
Killara - 8.30am, return 5.00pm approx

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Ballion's Crake by Nevil Lazarus

Hawkesbury River

Last year we visited a wonderful private property in Pittown looking for crakes and although only Keith Brandwood saw the shy creature, the other birds, the lagoon and the surrounding hills were magnificent so again we go to have a better look. And depending on where the water is we will visit the waders that have appeared after a season away with ducks making a good show we hope this year. You'll just never know unless you go...


Departs
Bathurst Street - 8.00am, return 6.00pm approx
Killara - 8.30am, return 5.30pm approx

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Varigated Fairywren by Nevil Lazarus

Putty Road

Cruising up through the beautiful Hawkesbury area, stopping for Morning Tea by one of the lagoons full of visiting Pink-eared and Whistle Ducks. Then out to the start of the Putty Road looking for those westerly birds that have their most easterly range so close to Sydney: like the gorgeous Red-rump Parrots and Grey-crowned Babblers.


Departs
Bathurst Street - 7.30am, return 6.00pm approx
Killara - 8.00am, return 5.30pm approx

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Valiant Birding Ladies

Pioneer Dairy &
The Pelican Creche