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OUR OUTINGS

Outings are a great way to enjoy birdwatching, to learn about the birds and to meet new friends.  We have a range of outings including:

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  • Weekend outings on either Saturday or Sunday

  • Mid-week outings on Wednesday

  • Outings for young birdwatchers - click Nestlings for details

  • Weekends away to prime birding locations

  • Opportunities to participate in bird surveys and other events

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We have at least 3 outings per month.   The outings are informal and cater for birdwatchers of all experience levels.  Helpful, friendly advice is always available on all aspects of birding.

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Visitors are welcome to attend two outings prior to joining CBOC.  If an outing is nearly full, priority will be given to members.   

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For more information, click the links below, or email the Activities Officer on outings@cboc.org.au.

BOOKINGS REQUIRED for all outings

Outings will be limited to 25 people so that the group is not too large for effective birding, but may sometimes have a lower limit based on the outing location.

An email will be sent to members when outings are open for booking and a confirmation will be sent confirming your place on the outing.

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Saturday 19 October 2024 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

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 3 km of relatively flat walking with some gentle hills.  Wombat: Grade 3.  Approx 1 km with some steep hills.

Facilities

Plenty of parking. Toilets available.  No picnic tables.

Sunday 27 October 2024 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

CHILTERN TRAIL, INGLESIDE and KATANDRA BUSHLAND SANCTUARY

Meeting place

Meet at start of Chiltern Trail near the end of Chiltern Rd, Ingleside.  

Leader

Gabrielle Rees |  0414 947 138

Habitat

Bushland and wetlands

Grade

Chiltern Trail: Grade 3, approx 2kms return on a fire trail.
Katandra: Grade 3.  Approx 2km on gravel paths with some short hills.

Facilities

Plenty of parking on Chiltern Rd.  No facilities at Chiltern Trail.  
Limited parking in the grounds of Katandra but also street parking nearby.  Toilets and picnic tables at Katandra.

Saturday 2 November 2024 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

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

Coralie Turner-Morris |  0408 510 525

Habitat

Bushland, river foreshore

Grade

Grade 2.  Approx 3 km on wide bush track.

Wednesday 6 November 2024 | 8.20am for 8.30am start (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

Adrian Dick |  0451 825 403

Habitat

Bushland

Grade

Grade 2.  Approx 3 km walking on narrow, largely flat track, with steps to the bridge going over the creek.

Facilities

Plenty of parking available.  Toilets at the parking area.  Only a couple of picnic tables.

Sunday 17 November 2024 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (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 0.6 km 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.

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Saturday 23 November 2024 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

SCHEYVILLE NP

Meeting place

Meet at Scheyville National Park Headquarters carpark.  Vehicle access is from Scheyville Rd (not from Old Pitt Town Rd, despite what the GPS tries to tell you).  

Leader

Heather Cavanagh and David Cree | 0419 432 720

Habitat

Bushland, woodland

Grade

Grade 2.  Morning walk of approx. 2.7 km loop on wide, mown tracks that are mostly flat with some gentle hills.  Decide what else to do on the day.

Facilities

Plenty of parking.  Toilets nearby at the back of the headquarters (follow the signs).  

Only a few picnic tables with not much shade.

Sunday 1 December 2024 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

CUMBERLAND STATE FOREST

Meeting place

Meet in the car park near the Cumberland State Forest information centre, off Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills.

Leader

Peter Abraham | 0451 292 512

Habitat

Forest

Grade

Grade 3.  Approx 5 km on tracks that are hilly in places and can be a bit slippery at times.

Wednesday 4 December 2024 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

MITCHELL PARK, 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

Greg McLachlan | 0405 578 967

Habitat

Bushland, woodland

Grade

Grade 2. Mostly flat with approx 4 km walk around the southern part of Mitchell Park.

Facilities

Plenty of parking at Mitchell Park with toilets nearby.  Some picnic tables. 

Sunday 8 December 2024 | 8.20am for an 8.30am start (open for booking)

FRED CATERSON RESERVE, CASTLE HILL

Meeting place

Enter Fred Caterson Reserve via Gilbert Rd, Castle Hill. Continue along Caterson Drive until you reach a car park at Fields 2 and 3. Do not turn left at any time. 

Leader

Prasad Ganesan | 0450 670 199

Habitat

Bushland

Grade

Grade 3.  Approx 3 km on bush paths, tracks and road with some uneven ground and gentle hills.

Facilities

Plenty of parking with toilets nearby.  No picnic tables but some seating near the oval.

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