Passing this on from Friends of Merri Creek.
You are invited to the Merri Creek BirdWatch surveys on Sunday 5 May and Sunday 19 May from 8:45 – 10:30am.
Choose a site near you to enjoy your local birds, or explore a different part of the Merri – see the list below. Beginner-birders are welcome to our surveys, as well as experienced birders.
Bring binoculars if you have them, and closed-in footwear, sun hat or raingear if necessary, and drinking water. No dogs, please. Keep an eye out for snakes, especially if walking through grass near water.
No need to register beforehand, unless you are going to the galgi ngarrk survey (see below). Note Parks Victoria require a Working With Children Check for volunteers on Parks Vic-managed land, including galgi ngarrk and bababi marning.
Please don’t attend if feeling unwell and have any cold or flu-like symptoms.
At all times, children must be in the company of, and under the direct supervision of their parent or guardian.
SURVEY MEETING POINTS:
5 May
Galada Tamboore: Meet in Hatty Court, Campbellfield.
galgi ngarrk (Craigieburn Grasslands): Meet at the O’Herns Road gate off Hume Highway, Somerton. Note this survey will finish around 12 noon. Please contact the survey leader to register beforehand, and receive important information about Galgi ngarrk and any last-minute changes: Bridget Gardner: 0417 519 251 or bridget@hpcsolutions.com.au
East Coburg (Egan Reserve-Harding St-Strettle Reserve): Meet at the steps at eastern end of The Grove, East Coburg.
Edwardes Lake: Meet at the barbecues near playground adjacent to Griffiths Street, Reservoir.
CERES to Moreland Road: Meet by the Merri Path at rear of CERES near Blyth Street, East Brunswick.
Kirkdale & Merri Parks: Meet at the end of Victoria Street, East Brunswick, at barbecue shelter.
Clifton Hill: Meet at the Rotunda, Hall Reserve, Clifton Hill.
19 May
Coburg Lake Reserve: Meet in Lake Grove car park near Harry Atkinson Centre, Coburg.
bababi marning (Cooper St Grasslands): Meet in Cooper St service lane, just west of St George Chaldean Catholic Centre, Cooper St, Campbellfield.
bababi djinanang (Jukes Rd Grasslands): Meet at the eastern end of Jukes Road, Fawkner.
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