Cooper Park Bird Walk - December

COME BIRD WITH ME - COOPER PARK EVENING WALK
Meeting Point: 5pm - Cooper Park, Victoria Road Entrance, opposite Bellevue Park Road.

Unwind from the week by discovering the birdlife of this hidden gem. Cooper Park, with its old trees, is a haven for bush birds and hollow-nesting birds. Join a small group to learn about the birds and their habitats. This walk offers a chance to slow down and appreciate the natural beauty of this nature sanctuary—the perfect way to end 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

All experience levels welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be stairs and some uneven ground. 

Places are limited so booking is essential.

WALK DETAILS

• Start: 5 pm - Meet at Victoria Road Cooper Park Entrance and the top of the stairs opposite Bellevue Park Road. 
• Walk: ~2.5 km walk. We will walk slowly and stop often to admire our feathered friends. Depending what we see, the exact timing and route may vary. 
• Finish: 6:30 pm we will finish back where we started

Note there will be stairs and some uneven sections. 

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 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: 327 Bus stops near by, 379 stops on Old South Head a few mins walk away, Bondi Junction train station is 15 mins walk. 
• Walking or Cycling: A lovely way to get there. There is a bicycle lane up Birriga Road if you are coming from Bondi and another through Bondi Junction and along Old South Head road.
  
• Parking: there is street parking but may be busy, so I recommend coming by public transport, walking or cycling if able. 

FACILITIES

• Toilets: there are public toilets in Cooper Park approximately halfway through the walk.

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