CUMBERLAND BIRD OBSERVERS CLUB
Birdwatching in Sydney since 1979
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
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Mid-week outings on Wednesday
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Outings for young birdwatchers - click Nestlings for details
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Bus trips to areas within a few hours drive of Sydney
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Weekends away to prime birding locations
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Opportunities to participate in bird surveys and other events
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.
It is usual to see about 50 species of birds on an outing. On very good days, 75 species or more can be seen or heard, but there are no guarantees!
Visitors are welcome to attend two outings prior to joining CBOC.
For more information, click the links below, or email the Activities Officer on outings@cboc.org.au.
Important COVID-19 information - BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Due to COVID-19, bookings are required for all outings. Please do not just turn up at an outing. Outings may be cancelled at short notice. An email will be sent to members when outings are open for bookings.
MINI-OUTINGS for some LGAs
Details
For some LGAs, where there are suitable outing locations and a number of members that regularly attend outings, we have organising weekly self-led outings for up to 5 people. This will apply for members that are fully vaccinated. The outings will be within the LGA. If there are more than 5 people wanting to attend, we will either choose different locations or stagger the start times. Masks are compulsory until you are exercising (i.e. walking).
LGAs involved
Northern Beaches, Ku-Ring-Gai, Hornsby, Ryde and the Hills District.
Grade
A variety of Grade 2 or 3 walks that do not have any difficult sections.
Contact
If you have not already been contacted about this and are interested in participating, then please email us on outings@cboc.org.au. Note that the details may change as COVIID-19 restrictions and the status of LGAs are updated.
am TBC | Saturday 23 October 2021 (bookings now open)
BEGINNERS and NEW MEMBERS, CROSSLANDS RESERVE, HORNSBY HEIGHTS
Meeting place
TBC
Leader
Trevor Waller | 0467 977 508
Habitat
Parkland and bushland
Grade
Grade 1. Approx. 2km. Mostly flat on paved paths.
am TBC | Wednesday 27 October 2021 (bookings now open)
WESTLEIGH PARK & BLUE GUM FOREST
Meeting place
TBC
Leader
Liz Noble | 0433 035 551
Habitat
Tall Forest
Grade
Westleigh Park: Grade 2. A 1km flat walk on a fire trail and dirt track through grassland above the Blue Gum forest.
Blue Gum Forest: Grade 2. A 1.5km walk on a fire trail and bush track through tall forest. Mostly flat with one gentle hill section.
am TBC | Sunday 31 October 2021 (bookings now open)
CHILTERN TRAIL (part) & WARRIEWOOD WETLANDS
Meeting place
TBC
Leader
Gabrielle Rees | 0414 947 138
Habitat
Bushland
Grade
Chiltern Trail: Grade 3, approx 2kms return on a fire trail.
Warriewood Wetlands: Grade 2. Max 4km. Mostly flat on gravel paths and boardwalks. Some steps on Irrawong Reserve section.
am TBC | Wednesday 3 November 2021 (bookings now open)
NARRABEEN LAGOON & LONG REEF
Meeting place
TBC
Leader
Heather Pearce | 0412 051 951
Habitat
Bushland and rock platform
Grade
Narrabeen Lagoon: Grade 2. Approx 4kms of flat, easy walking on gravel path.
Long Reef: Grade 3. Approx 2 kms walk to lookout up a short steep hill on concrete path. Gravel path with steps down to slippery rock platform where you may get wet feet.
am TBC | Sunday 7 November 2021 (bookings now open)
MULGOA NR & NEPEAN WEIR
Meeting place
TBC
Leader
Pat Thorn | 0414 248 941
Habitat
Bushland and river
Grade
Grade 2. Mostly level walking on wide paths. Some small inclines at Mulgoa NR. Approx. 1.5-2km walk at Mulgoa, approx. 600m walk at Nepean Weir.
Friday 12 to Sunday 14 November 2021 (fully booked)
WEEKEND AWAY - GLOUCESTER AREA
Meeting place
Our base will be at the Gloucester Holiday (caravan) Park.
Contact Jeff Byron for more information or to go onto the waiting list.
Leader
Jeff Byron | Jeff_m_byron@yahoo.com.au
Habitat
Various
Grade
Various
am TBC | Saturday 20 November 2021
SWALLOWS REACH, CHAIN OF PONDS & BUSHELLS LAGOON
Meeting place
TBC
Leader
Edwin Vella | 0402 067 619
Habitat
Wetlands and forest
Grade
Swallows Reach: Grade 2. Approx 2 km walking on a mainly flat bush track.
Chain of Ponds: Grade 2. Approx 2 km on a mainly flat bush track.
Bushells Lagoon: Grade 2. Approx 2 km on wide bush track with gentle hill down to the lagoon.
am TBC | Wednesday 24 November (rescheduled date)
RICHMOND LOWLANDS AND SURROUNDS
Meeting place
TBC
Leader
Cathy Goswell | 0418 865 421
Habitat
Pastureland
Grade
Grade 1. Approx 3 kms, mainly flat on paths or roadsides.
am TBC | Sunday 28 November 2021 (rescheduled date)
AIR SERVICES SITE, SHANES PARK
Meeting place
TBC
Leader
Edwin Vella | 0402 067 619
Habitat
Open forest/woodland with clearings
Grade
Grade 2. Approx 5km on level bush tracks.