Birding for Beginners and Avid Adventurers on Browns Island

Join us for a morning of birdwatching at our hidden gem, Browns Island. This Murray River Island is located near Gateway Island between Albury and Wodonga.

The morning will feature an introduction to birding from BirdLife Australia’s Ben Humphries and a guided bird walk around some of Browns Island where 20-minute bird surveys will be conducted. These sightings will help guide our restoration efforts on Browns Island over the next three years of an Urban Rivers project, and you will learn about local bird species, habitat, and conservation actions. 

With low river levels, we will likely be able to walk across to the Island through Wodonga Creek, so you'll need your gumboots! If you don’t have any, Parklands can supply you with a pair. If river levels rise, a Canadian canoe will be on hand to shuttle us across to the island.

Morning tea will be provided between birding sites.

When: Thursday 19 June, 9 am to midday.
Where: Park off Bandiana Link, Wodonga then walk 400 m to creek crossing site (see Birding Morning map).
What: Easy grade walk around Browns Island.
What to bring: Please wear walking boots or enclosed shoes and carry gumboots for the creek crossing. Consider the weather and please wear a hat and bring a jacket if cool. Bring drinking water and snacks. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Please register so we know you're coming and can contact you in case things change before the event!

This activity is kindly funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program.