COME BIRD WITH ME - COOGEE BIRD WALK
Meeting Point: Grant Reserve, Coogee

Soak up the joy of (almost) summer, on a beautiful coastal walk, exploring the diversity of birds that live in South Coogee coast, including the coastal wetlands. Join a small group of people to learn about the local bird life and their habitat. This walk is a chance to go slow, and enjoy the natural beauty around us - the perfect start to your Friday!

Walk includes:

Guidance on how to identify local bird species by sight and sound
Practice spotting birds and using binoculars
Binoculars will be provided for the walk
You will get a local bird list to take home
Optional, join me for a coffee at the end.

All experience levels welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Places are limited so booking is essential.

WALK DETAILS

Start: 7:00 am - Meet at Grant Reserve, near the band stand.
Walk: ~2.5 km walk. We will walk slowly and stop often to admire our feathered friends and whales. Depending what we see, the exact timing and route may vary.
Finish: 8:30 am we will finish back at Grant Reserve
Coffee: Please stay for a coffee and more bird chat if you have the time at one of the nearby cafes
Note: there are stairs and uneven sections involved in this walk.

WHAT TO BRING

Weather sensible clothing and sun protection
Backpack or bag - you will want your hands free to use the binoculars
Sturdy, comfortable footwear

ADDITIONAL INFO

We will walk slowly and stop often to admire our feathered friends. Please be mindful there are sections with stairs and uneven ground and there may not be somewhere to sit when we stop, so come prepared to be on you feet for the duration.

All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please leave your four legged friends at home.

If you would like to join a walk, but the cost of tickets is a barrier, please choose community gift ticket option at check out. If you are having trouble booking, please reach out to jade@comebirdwithme.com.

A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR GUIDE

My name is Jade and I have been birdwatching around the Easter Suburbs and beyond for over 7 years. For me bird watching is a great way for to connect with nature everyday. I feel grounded and more connected to my home when I can put names to the birds and other wildlife around me. And when you see a new bird, it's a lot of fun! Bird watching also opened me to all these opportunities to care for them; bush care, native gardening, and supporting wildlife corridors. This gave me purpose and fulfilment. I want to share this sense of wonder, connection and care, with my fellow nature lovers out there. Please reach out to me if you have any questions - jade@comebirdwithme.com

GETTING THERE

Public Transport: 350, 373, 373X, 375, 377X and 313 Buses stop near Grant Reserve.
Walking or Cycling: A lovely way to get there. There are bike racks at the southern end of Grant Reserve, near Neptune St.
Parking: there is street parking on Beach Street and Neptune Street

FACILITIES

Toilets: there are public toilets in Grant Reserve, close to where we will start and finish the walk.

THIS EVENT WAS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM WAVERLEY COUNCIL AND RANDWICK COUNCIL