Bird Walk & Citizen Science Survey – Berridale
📍 Gegedzerick Travelling Stock Reserve, Berridale
🗓️ Sunday, October 19, 2025
🕗 8:00am – 10:30am

Join us for a relaxed morning birdwalk at one of Berridale’s beautiful Travelling Stock Reserves, and a hands-on citizen science session where you’ll learn how to use Birdata and iNaturalist to contribute valuable observations of local wildlife.

This guided session is led by Ricki Coughlan – bird expert, guide, and author, and offers a unique opportunity to gain practical skills in identifying birds and recording sightings that contribute to national biodiversity research.

Together we’ll explore Gegedzerick Travelling Stock Reserve’s open woodlands and grassy habitats.

🧠 You’ll learn how to:
• Confidently identify common and threatened local bird species
• Conduct a standardised bird survey using Birdata
• Record other wildlife sightings using iNaturalist
• Contribute to ongoing conservation efforts in your area
• Start or join monthly bird monitoring at key “home birding sites”

🌿 Plus: You’ll receive a free local native shrub to plant for bird habitat!

🎒 What to bring:
• Water bottle
• Sturdy shoes, hat and weather-appropriate clothing
• Smartphone or tablet (if you have one)
• Binoculars and/or camera

All welcome – suitable for all ages and experience levels.

Children must be supervised by a responsible adult.

🔗 For more info: snowymonarobirds@gmail.com

This event is proudly supported by BirdLife Southern NSW, Upper Snowy Landcare, Wagtail Natives Nursery, and Aussie Wild Nature Discovery.
Funding provided by BirdLife Australia’s Community Grants Program.

Participants are welcome to register for other events:
https://events.humanitix.com/host/birds-of-the-snowy-monaro-supported-by-birdlife-southern-nsw

Full weekend schedule:

Friday, October 17 – Jindabyne

3:30-5:00pm – Library Author Talk with Ricki Coughlan

Saturday, October 18 – Cooma

8:00–10:30am – Birdwatching Ramble & ID Tips: North Ridge Reserve
11:00am–12:30pm – Library Author Talk with Ricki Coughlan
1:00–3:30pm – Citizen Science Workshop – Birdata & iNaturalist: North Ridge Reserve (practical workshop including bird survey)

Sunday, October 19 – Berridale

8:00–10:30am – Bird Walk & Birdata/iNaturalist Survey: Gegedzerick TSR, Berridale
11:00am – 1:00pm - Bird Ecology & ID Workshop with Ricki Coughlan: Berridale Community Hall