Bird Watcher's Breakfast

Bird Watcher's Breakfast

By Bayside Council Sustainability Events

Date and time

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

Location

Landing Lights Wetland

88 Bestic St Banksia, NSW 2216 Australia

Description

Bird Watcher's Breakfast
When: Wednesday 21 January 2015, 9:00 - 11:00am
Where: Landing Lights Wetland Banksia
Cost: Free

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast waterside at Landing Lights wetland and spot some of our feathered neighbours.
Landing Lights wetland located at Spring Street, Banksia is one of Council's most environmentally significant natural areas. The site contains some of the last remaining saline wetlands on the Cooks River and includes vegetation identified as threatened under NSW legislation (salt-marsh).
Migratory birds from as far away as Siberia visit Landing Lights during the warmer months to feed and fatten up before returning to the Northern Hemisphere to breed. The wetland also provides potential habitat to a number of threatened Australian coastal bird species.
Local bird experts will be on hand at this breakfast to point out the various species and tell the amazing migration story of birds who visit the local area. There will also be the opportunity to plants some native plants to help Council restore and protect this significant spot.
While we'll have a couple of scopes set up for viewing, you will have a much better experience if you can bring your own set of binoculars as well. You should also bring a hat, water, sunscreen and wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for walking. Coffee, tea and a snack will be provided.

Organised by

Bayside Council Sustainability Events

Bayside Council is located 12 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, on the shores of Botany Bay, 

The local government area covers approximately 55 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 156,500.  It includes the suburbs from Sans Souci in the south to Banksmeadow and Eastgardens in the east.

The area has a proud indigenous history and is home to the Cadigal, Gwegal and the Bidjigal tribes also known as 'Water People'. Over the last two hundred years Bayside has become a highly urbanised area and one of the most multiculturally diverse local government areas in Australia. Despite its urban nature, Bayside has retained several important bushland and wetland areas that support a surprising variety of native flora and fauna.

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