CUMBERLAND BIRD OBSERVERS CLUB
Birdwatching in Sydney since 1979
Affiliated with BirdLife Australia
8.30am | Wednesday 5 January 2022 (open for booking)
DEEP CREEK, NARRABEEN
Meeting place
Meet at Deep Creek Reserve, off Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen. If coming from the south, the turnoff is immediately on the left after crossing the Deep Creek bridge.
Leader
Coleen Southall | 0410 549 321
Habitat
Bushland
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 3km walking on narrow, largely flat track, with steps to the bridge going over the creek.
8.30am | Sunday 9 January 2022 (open for booking)
LAUGHTONDALE GULLY and WISEMANS FERRY
Meeting place
Meet at the corner of Laughtondale Gully Rd and Old Northern Rd, Maroota.
Leader
Cathy Goswell | 0418 865 421
Habitat
Sandstone woodland, parkland and rainforest
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 3 kms walking on tracks with uneven surfaces and gentle uphill sections and some steps.
8.30am | Saturday 22 January 2022 - morning only (full - waiting list open)
DAVIDSON PARK, ROSEVILLE
Meeting place
Meet at Davidson Park picnic area at Roseville. Entry to Davidson Park is from the south-bound lane of Warringah Rd only. If coming north across Roseville Bridge, it is best to go right to the top of the hill, turn left into Arthur St, turn around somewhere safe, and then turn right at the Arthur/Woodland St lights back onto Warringah Rd to head back down the hill. Turn left just before Roseville Bridge, following the sign to the boat ramp. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right and follow the road around as far as it goes, stopping at the toilet on the way if necessary. National Park entry fee of $8 applies unless you have a NP pass.
Leader
Heather Pearce | 0412 051 951
Habitat
Bushland, river foreshore
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 3kms on wide bush track.
8.30am | Sunday 30 January 2022 (nearly full)
CASTLEREAGH and WINDSOR DOWNS NRs
Meeting place
Meet opposite the Northern Auto Wreckers, 557 The Northern Rd, Londonderry. The closest toilets are at McDonalds at 1-21 Cranebrook Rd.
Leader
Daniel McDonald | 0404 374 362
Habitat
Woodland
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 2kms at each site on bush tracks and trails.
8.30am | Wednesday 2 February 2022 (nearly full)
WORLD WETLANDS DAY: SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK WATERBIRD REFUGE, NARAWANG WETLANDS AND MASON PARK
Meeting place
Meet at the south east end of the Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre carpark on Bennelong Parkway.
Leader
Cathy Goswell | 0418 865 421
Habitat
Wetlands, parkland, and woodland
Grade
SOP: Grade 2. Depending on the sites, up to 3km of relatively flat walking.
Mason Park: Grade 1. Approx 1km on flat pathway.
9am | Sunday 13 February 2022 (fully booked - bookings closed)
CENTRAL COAST WETLANDS (PIONEER DAIRY) and CHITTAWAY BAY
Meeting place
Pioneer Dairy parking area, 1897 South Tacoma Rd. Veer left off the Pacific Hwy near the Hyundai dealer before the Wyong River bridge, then follow this around to South Tacoma Rd. After passing under the railway line, the turnoff is on the right.
Leader
Pat Thorn | 0414 248 941
Habitat
Wetlands
Grade
Grade 1 or 2 easy walks, depending on tracks chosen.
8.30am | Saturday 19 February 2022 (fully booked - bookings closed)
CUMBERLAND LAND CONSERVANCY: WALLAROO & WOMBAT SITES, MULGOA
Meeting place
Meet at the entrance to the property, which is accessed from the turnoff to the Penrith Landfill Depot. This is just south of the Nepean Christian School. Once you turn off Mulgoa Rd, parking is immediately on the left opposite the gate on the right. If the gate is open, drive in and park on the left near the shed.
Leader
Mark Fuller | 0424 440 140
Habitat
Open forest/woodland with clearings and small dams.
Grade
Wallaroo: Grade 2. Approx 3kms of relatively flat walking with some gentle hills.
Wombat: Grade 3. Approx 1 km with some steep hills.
8.30am | Sunday 27 February 2022 (cancelled due to flooding)
MITCHELL PARK AND CATTAI NP
Meeting place
Meet at the second picnic table in Mitchell Park. National Park entry fee of $8 applies unless you have a NP pass.
Leader
Adrian Dick | 0451 825 403
Habitat
Bushland, woodland
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 3.2km on bush tracks and fire trails with occasional gentle slopes.
8.30am | Wednesday 2 March 2022 (fully booked - nearly full)
WEST HEAD, KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP
Meeting place
Meet at the lookout at the end of West Head Road. National Park entry fee of $12 applies unless you have a NP pass
Leader
Heather Cavanagh and David Cree | 0419 432 720
Habitat
Sandstone country
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 3km of mostly flat walking on tracks and fire trails.
Sunday 13 February 2022
WARRIEWOOD WETLANDS
9am | Saturday 19 March 2022 (15 max next year)
BEGINNERS and NEW MEMBERS,
SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK
Meeting place
Meet by the Cafe at the Waterview Convention Centre overlooking Lake Belvedere.
Leader
Trevor Waller | 0467 977 508
Habitat
Wetlands, parkland, and woodland
Grade
Grade 1. Approx. 2km walking mainly on flat paths.
Facilities
Plenty of parking at Bicentennial Park near the café, though it can get busy on the weekends. Be aware that is a one-way road. Toilets at the Waterview Café. Not many picnic tables.
Thursday 20 January 2022
BICENTENNIAL PARK
8.30am | Sunday 27 March 2022 (open for booking)
FLOYD BAY and MIRRAMBEENA
Meeting place
Meet at the end of Hollywood Drive, Lansvale.
Leader
Peter Abraham | 0451 292 512
Habitat
Parkland, wetlands
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 6km on mainly flat easy concrete paths.
Facilities
Plenty of parking at Floyd Bay but no toilets or picnic tables. Mirrambeena has plenty of parking, toilets and picnic tables.
8.30am | Saturday 2 April 2022 (open for booking - nearly full)
SHAWS RIDGE TRAIL, WINMALEE and GLENBROOK LAGOON
Meeting place
Meet at the northern end of White Cross Road, Winmalee. Carry morning tea.
Leader
Pat Thorn | 0414 248 941
Habitat
Forest
Grade
Shaws Ridge Track: Grade 2. Approx 4kms on a fairly flat bush track.
Glenbrook Lagoon: Grade 2. Approx 1-2kms on a fairly flat track.
Facilities
There is parking in the cul-de-sac at the end of White Cross Rd. No toilets or picnic tables at either site. There are toilets at the Winmalee Village Centre, White Cross Road, which is en route to the meeting place.
8.30am | Wednesday 6 April 2022 (open for booking)
FIELD OF MARS, SUGARLOAF POINT and BORONIA PARK
Meeting place
Meet at Field of Mars Reserve, Pittwater Rd, East Ryde
Leader
Cathy Goswell | 0418 865 421
Habitat
Forest, mangrove
Grade
Field of Mars: Grade 1. Approx 0.6km Boardwalk loop.
Sugar Loaf Point: Grade 3. Approx 3 km on bush tracks with short steep hill sections, some rough surfaces and a few steps.
Facilities
Plenty of parking with toilets nearby and some picnic tables.
8.30am | Saturday 23 April 2022 (fully booked)
"WIVENHOE" PRIVATE PROPERTY AT COBBITTY
Meeting place
Meet in the large carpark at the far end of Mater Dei Road off Macquarie Grove Road, Cobbitty.
Leader
Peter Ridgeway | 0401 481 037
Habitat
Woodland, grassland and riverflats.
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 3km on fire trail with occasional small stones, and some gentle hills. No steps.
Facilities
Plenty of parking with toilets nearby. No picnic tables.
8.30am | Sunday 1 May 2022 (open for booking)
AIR SERVICES SITE, SHANES PARK
Meeting place
Meet beside the canal in Resolution Ave, Willmot (about 100m from Captain Cook Drive).
Leader
Daniel McDonald | 0404 374 362
Habitat
Open forest/woodland with clearings
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 5km on level bush tracks.
8.30am | Wednesday 4 May 2022 (open for booking)
CENTENNIAL PARK
Meeting place
Near the crossroads of Parkes Drive and Dickens Drive, Centennial Park.
Leader
Greg McLachlan | 0405 578 967
Habitat
Parkland
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 3km on relatively flat, even parklands.
Facilities
Plenty of parking, which can get busy on weekends. Toilets at various locations.
Some picnic tables.
8am | Saturday 21 May 2022 (bookings closed)
NURRAGINGY RESERVE, WESTERN SYDNEY PARKLANDS
Meeting place
Meet at the Colebee Centre, Nurragingy Reserve, Knox Road, Doonside.
Leader
Edwin Vella | 0402 067 619
Habitat
Bushland, woodland
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 3kms on level bush tracks.
Facilities
Plenty of parking. Toilets at the Colebee Centre. Some picnic tables near the centre, but these are often being used.
8.30am | Sunday 29 May 2022 (open for booking)
BONNIE VALE and WARUMBAL, ROYAL NP
Meeting place
Meet at the Bonnie Vale picnic area, off Sea Breeze Lane, Bundeena. As you come down the hill and around the bend, veer left before the main road turns right, You will then see the picnic area ahead of you. Entry fee of $12 applies unless you have a NP pass.
Leader
Robyn Pedersen | 0438 989 422
Habitat
Forest, shoreline and bushland.
Grade
Bonnie Vale: Grade 2. Level walking on easy bush tracks. Approx 3kms.
Warumbal: Grade 3. Partly eroded and possibly muddy bush track. Approx 1 kms.
Facilities
Plenty of parking at Bonnie Vale and toilets are near the entrance to the carpark.
Some picnic tables, but not always in the shade.
Parking and toilets available at the picnic area. Only one picnic table.
8.30am | Wednesday 1 June 2022 (open for booking)
AUSTRALIAN BOTANICAL GARDENS,
MT ANNAN
Meeting place
Meet near the Visitors Centre. Parking is in the P3 carpark on Cunningham Drive, Mt Annan.
Leader
Heather Cavanagh and David Cree | 0419 432 720
Habitat
Grassland, lakes and forest
Grade
Grade 1. Approx 3 kms flat walking.
Facilities
Plenty of parking. Toilets near carpark. No picnic tables near the carpark.
Sunday 19 June 2022
BICENTENNIAL PARK
8.30am | Saturday 25 June 2022 (Fully booked)
MISTRAL POINT SEAWATCH, MAROUBRA and CENTENNIAL PARK
Meeting place
Meet at the northern end of Marine Parade, Maroubra
Leader
Trevor Waller | 0467 977 508
Habitat
Coastal, parklands
Grade
Mistral Point: Grade 2. Approx. 200m walk to rock platform with some easy rock passage.
Centennial Park: Grade 1. Approx 2 kms on flat paved paths.
Facilities
Street parking at Mistral Point, but it can be busy on the weekend. Short walk to toilets. No picnic tables.
Plenty of parking at Centennial Park but it can get busy. Toilets available. Some picnic tables but not usually used by the group.
8.30am | Sunday 3 July 2022 (open for booking)
RICHMOND LOWLANDS AND SURROUNDS
Meeting place
Meet at Pughs Lagoon, Smith Park, corner of Old Kurrajong Road and Francis Street, Richmond
Leader
Greg McLachlan | 0405 578 967
Habitat
Pastureland
Grade
Grade 1. Approx 3 kms, mainly flat on paths or roadsides.
Facilities
Plenty of parking at Pugh's lagoon with toilets and picnic tables nearby. Depending on route taken after leaving the lagoon, toilets and facilities might not be nearby.
