Little Brown Birds Tour

Sutherland Shire Environment Centre is an independent, not-for-profit, community organisation actively involved in a wide range of projects aimed at maintaining the natural beauty and character of our Shire, and surrounding waterways and parks.We are committed to “thinking globally and acting locally”, and are supportive of all others in the community – business, council, government, and residents – who are acting positively towards the environment, and promoting a sustainable future.

Sutherland Shire Environment Centre

Little Brown Birds: A talk and tour on the tiny insectivorous birds that are major ecological players.

Royal National Park

Sutherland Shire Birdlife Tours

Sutherland Shire Environment Centre presents a series of bird tours around the Shire, in the Royal National Park, Greenhills in Cronulla, Boat Harbour in Kurnell, and Kamay National Park.

Little Brown Birds Although often overlooked or a source of confusion for bird watchers, the tiny insectivorous birds of the thornbill, gerygone, scrubwren, heathwren and fairy-wren clades are major players in forest, heath and woodland ecologies. The tour begins with a talk about the ecology of and identification of these birds, followed by a tour where we meet them. Image credit: Brown Thornbill, Gary DunnettLocation: TBC - Lady Carrington Drive, Royal National Park *NOTE: exact meeting location will be emailed to you prior to the tour as location may change due to conditions. Meeting time: 7:15 for 7:30 am startDuration: 4 hours Access: Grade 1 trail*. Seasonal appropriate bushwalking attire and closed boots essential.*According to <a href="https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/safety/bushwalking-safety/australian-walking-track-grading-system" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Australian Walking Track Grading System</a>.What to bring:• Wear seasonal appropriate bushwalking attire and closed boots.• Hats/caps, sun protection and water is essential. • Bring binoculars and cameras if you have them.• Ricki will have a few spare pairs of binoculars. • Feel free to bring snacks with you as food will NOT be provided.• Please wear dull clothing and hats as bright colours may startle the birds and they could all leave.Terms and ConditionsBy purchasing tickets to this tour the participant acknowledges and agrees to the following tour rules and guidelines:COVID-19• Participants agree to follow all COVID-19 NSW Health related advice and adhere to all recommended COVID-19 guidelines including social distancing. Please stay at home if you are unwell.Personal Safety• Participants are responsible for arriving on time for tours. The tour will start promptly at the scheduled time.• Participants agree that they are responsible for their own health, safety and wellbeing while on tour.• Participants agree that they are responsible for their own clothing, possessions and equipment while on tour. Tour Safety• Always stick to the trail and know where you are stepping• Please follow all instructions from the tour guide • Don’t step back unless you know that there are no hazards behind youBest PracticeWhen on tour it is our goal to be totally passive and ensure that our presence is free from causing distress or disturbance to the wildlife. Let’s remember that we are merely there to observe, record, learn and wonder. For this reason, please note the following:• Whistling and vocal mimicry is fine in moderation, but no “playback” please.• Please don’t disturb wildlife in order to elicit a response for photography or a “better view”.• Please stick to the trails.• Please don’t approach any bird’s nest or impede birds from feeding their young.• Please don’t attempt to catch, touch or handle any wildlife.• Please refrain from collecting feathers and other momentos.• Please avoid full flash photography.Bird watching should be called “bird listening”. Seeing the birds and experiencing them in their natural behaviour requires a great deal of focus and attention. This means that endless talking about trivia will potentially spoil your tour (or the experience for others) and certainly reduce the diversity and abundance of birds we would otherwise encounter. Cancellation PolicyIf a tour is cancelled or postponed due to bad weather or for any other unforeseen circumstances, participants will be notified as soon as possible. We will reschedule the tour within 4 months of the original tour date. Alternatively, a refund can be requested.We look forward to sharing this birding experience with you.Presented by the <a href="https://www.ssec.org.au/our-campaigns/sutherland-shire-shorebirds/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sutherland Shire Environment Centre</a>

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