Bird Interest Group Network (BIGnet) September Meeting

Birders interested in conservation and people interested in bird conservation are warmly invited to attend the September 2025 Bird Interest Group network (BIGnet) meeting, to be held at the Cowra Bowling and Recreation Club.

The day and a half meeting will include

discussions on coordinated approaches to advocacy around national and state environment laws,
an update on Key Biodiversity Areas including changes to the South West Slopes KBA, which includes the Cowra region,
talks on conservation projects highlighting the contribution of volunteers,
a discussion on the future of BIGnet, and
dinner on Saturday at the Thai Yim Cowra followed by "Birds in the Club" with Mid Lachlan Landcare.

People are welcome to attend on Saturday only or even just the Saturday afternoon. However, participants in the full weekend or full Saturday program will be given preference for the dinner, due to a limitation on numbers at the restaurant. There are no limitations to the evening event or bird walks but participants will be asked to register for these events when providing their details.

"Birds in the Club" with Mid Lachlan Landcare Saturday Evening

"Birds in the Club" will commence with a screening of the documentary “Night Calls”, covering research on Masked Owls and the effects of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) poisoning, followed by a Q&A session with a panel comprising a Cowra Council member, a local vet and a local pest controller (tbc). Held in conjunction with Mid Lachlan Landcare, this free event is open to the local Cowra community.

Dinner

The restaurant is BYO and the fee covers the corkage charge. Due to the size of the restaurant, dinner numbers are limited to 40 people. Apart from one entree, the menu is completely gluten-free. Other dietary requirements can be accommodated.

Links with further information:

Detailed program

A map of Cowra and regions with key locations and facilities.

Registration Fees:

Saturday full day: $45

Saturday afternoon: $5

Saturday and Sunday: $65

Dinner: $40 (includes BYO corkage) Numbers limited to 40.

Birds in the Club, Saturday evening: Free

Birdwalk Sunday morning: Free

Fees include a portion of the Humanitix admin fee.