Birdwatching Ramble and ID Workshop
📍 North Ridge Reserve, Cooma
🗓️ Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕗 8:00am – 10:30am

Join us for a relaxed morning of birdwatching in the beautiful woodlands of North Ridge Reserve, led by author and bird guide Ricki Coughlan.

This free workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned birders alike. You'll learn how to observe and identify local birds — including some of our region’s threatened species — in their natural habitat.

🦜 What to expect
• Slow-paced walk with plenty of time to observe and ask questions
• Bird ID tips and tricks from a passionate educator
• Insights into the woodland habitat and its birdlife
• Free local native shrub to take home and plant for bird habitat!

👟 What to bring
• Comfortable shoes and water bottle
• Binoculars if you have them
• Your curiosity!

This event is free but registration is essential.
All welcome – suitable for all ages and experience levels.

🔗 For more info: snowymonarobirds@gmail.com

This event is proudly supported by BirdLife Southern NSW, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, 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