BirdLife Townsville Activities Calendar - 2023
All Branch activities are organised for a maximum of 30 Participants and on the “first come” principle. Participants who wish to attend must RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity, at the latest.
COVID – 19 RESTRICTIONS apply to all activities
Participants must wear suitable clothing and enclosed shoes. Sun screen and insect repellant recommended.
Car pooling is encouraged but will be at the discretion of the driver.
Visitors welcome to all activities
For further information email: contact@birdlifetownsville.org.au
In addition to our monthly activities Birdlife Townsville participates in the following programs
• “The Quest” – This is a Birdlife Townsville Members’ only competition and runs all year – The aim is to
record a different species of bird (within Queensland only) for each of the 365 days of the year. It is
competitive, but relies on your honesty and integrity. Remember to enjoy yourself and participate in our
activities and get out and list as many birds as you can. For more details and a copy of the Rules,
contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055 or email contact@birdlifetownsville.org.au
•“Torresian Imperial Pigeon Watch and Count” – Cape York to Gladstone – All months of January,
November and December — you choose venue, what days and number of days all from 4pm to 6pm — Your
own personal count. All details at: http//www.pipwatch.net/current-season-piptip-coast-count
Contact: Julia Hazel(James Cook University) 0407431382 or Julia.Hazel@jcu.edu.au
• Birdlife Australia ” Birds in Backyards (BIBY)” Count – Your own personal backyard 20 minute count —
Four counts per year, You choose: Summer (Dec or Jan), Autumn (Mar or Apr),Winter (Jun or Jul), Spring (Sep
or Oct). All details on the Birdlife Australia website. Participants must register at www.birdlife.org.au
and follow prompts. Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
• Birdlife Australia “Aussie Backyard Bird Count”-Your own personal backyard 20 minute count from
Monday 16 to Sunday 22 October. Count as often as you like. All details on the Birdlife Australia website.
Participants must register at: www.birdlife.org.au and follow the prompts.
Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
• Black-throated Finch Recovery Team “BTF Count” – From Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 October. All details
on the BTFRT website. Participants must register at: www.blackthroatedfinch.com.au
Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
• Australian Shorebird Monitoring Program (previously Shorebirds 2020) — Summer count window (1st November to 28th February – ideal date 15th January) however the survey date will be selected according to the tides — Winter count window (1st June to 31st July – ideal date 1st July) however the survey date will be selected according to the tides. Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
1st – Sunday – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate,Rowes Bay. Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
3rd – Tuesday – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell),
Kirwan — for more details see Photography Group page Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
6th – Friday – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) – CANCELLED due to weather conditions –Meet 6.30am at the Alligator Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
14th – Saturday – Monthly Meeting – Committee Meeting (Noon) and General Meeting (2pm) – Venue: TCC Bicentennial Building ( Sound Shell)adjacent to the Eastbrook Health Hub, Kirwan. Guest Speaker: Committee Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
15th – Sunday – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – CANCELLED due to weather conditions – Meet 6.30am at Townsville Graded Sands (TGS) access road main gate, at the end of Riverway Drive, Pinnacles.
Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
25th – Wednesday – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at the end of Thompson St,
Mundingburra. Leader: Wendy Kaus 0432047518
26th- Thursday – Alligator Creek NP Outing – Meet 6.30am at the Alligator Creek NP car park. Bring morning tea,insect repellent etc. Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
February 2023 -- Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest. COVID-19 Plan operating.
3rd – Friday – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) – CANCELLED due to weather conditions – Meet 6.30am at the Alligator Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
5th – Sunday – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate,
Rowes Bay. Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
7th – Tuesday – Photography Group Meeting -Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell),
Kirwan. — for more details see Photography Group page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
11th – Saturday- Monthly Meeting- Committee Meeting (Noon) and Annual General Meeting (2pm) – Venue is restricted to 30 persons as per Covid-19 Guidelines, so please advise your attendance – Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Venue: TCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest speaker: Annette Sibson “Bird Trivia”
TBA at short notice due to current unfavourable sand bar formation – Australian Shorebird Monitoring Program – Bushland Beach Survey – Meet 6.30 am at the Rumbala Court, park, Bushland Beach. Bring morning tea. Leader: John Lowry 0456242501
15th – Wednesday – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at end of Thompson St,Mundingburra.
Leader: Beth Snewin 0404759718
19th – Sunday – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – Meet 6.30am at the Townsville Graded Sands (TGS) access road main gate, at the end of Riverway Drive, Pinnacles.
Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
21st – Tuesday – Mt Alma Survey (Spotswood Family Property, Inkerman) – This a partnership program with NQ Dry Tropics – Meet 6.00am Alligator Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek – Morning tea (9am approx.) will be supplied by NQDT at the Inkerman Shop – Following the completion of the Mt Alma survey, we will travel to Wunjunga for some more birding and lunch (bring your own lunch). — Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
TBA – Australian Shorebird Monitoring Program – Cungulla Beach Survey –
March 2023 -- Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest. COVID-19 Plan operating
3rd – Friday – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (resticted access) – CANCELLED due to wet and boggy conditions — Meet 6.30am at the Alligator Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
5th – Sunday – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate,
Rowes Bay. Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
6th – Monday – Australian Shorebird Monitoring Program – Lucinda Beach Survey – Meet 7am at the Reading Cinema car park. Bring morning tea and lunch. Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
7th – Tuesday – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell),
Kirwan — for more details see Photography Group page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
8th – Wednesday – Townsville Grammar Junior School Annandale – Education Activity (8.30am to 9.30am and 9.30 to 10.30am) – Meet 8am at the School Administration Office . Presenters: Janet Robino and Annette Sibson
10th – Friday – Townsville Grammar Junior School North Shore – Education Activity (8.30am to 9.30am) – Meet 8am at the School Administration Office. Presenters: Janet Robino and Annette Sibson
11th – Saturday -Monthly Meeting– Committee Meeting(Noon)and General Meeting (2pm) – Venue is restricted to 30 persons as per Covid-19 Guidelines, please advise you attendance – Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Venue: TCC Bicentennial Building ( Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest speaker: John Lowry “Shorebird Identification made easy — What your field guide doesn’t tell you.”
15th – Wednesday – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at end of Thompson St, Mundingburra.
Leader: Beth Snewin 0404759718
19th – Sunday – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – Meet 6.30am at the Townsville Graded Sands (TGS) access road main gate, at the end of Riverway Drive, Pinnacles.
Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
26th – Sunday – Paluma Outing– Meet 6.30am at the Reading Cinema car park, Thuringowa Central. Bring morning tea and lunch Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
April 2023 -- Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest. QLD COVID-19 Plan operating.
2nd – Sunday – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate,
Rowes Bay. Leader: Janet Robino 00424226504
2nd – Sunday – Junior Landcare Program 8am to 10am – Community Activity – Meet 7.30am at the TCC Sustainability House, Rowes Bay. Birdlife Townsville volunteers (Mark Horvath, Annette Sibson, Kathleen Vowles). Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
4th – Tuesday – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell),
Kirwan – For more detail see Photography Group page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
7th – Friday – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) — CANCELLED due to wet and boggy conditions — Meet 6.30am at the Alligator Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
12th – Wednesday – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at the end of Thompson St. Mundingburra. Leader: Beth Snewin 0404759718
15th – Saturday – Monthly Meeting – Committee Meeting (Noon) and General Meeting (2pm) – Venue is restricted to 30 persons as per Covid-19 Guidelines, so please advise your attendance – Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Venue: TCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest speaker: Members “Short Presentations”
16th – Sunday – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – Meet 6.30am at the Townsville Graded Sands (TGS) access road main gate, at the end of Riverway Drive, Pinnacles. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
21st – Friday – Birder’s Breakfast & Outing – Heritage Tea Rooms, Hervey Range– Meet 6.30am at the Reading Cinema car park — Arrive 7am at the Tea rooms and commence birding — 9am Breakfast (at own cost) at the Tea Rooms. Return to Townsville. Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
May 2023 -- Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest- QLD COVID-19 Plan operating
Tuesday 2nd – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell),
Kirwan – For more detail see Photography Group Page. Contact the Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Friday 5th – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) – Meet 7am at the Alligator Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Contact the Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
Sunday 7th – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 7am at the Town Common main gate,Rowes Bay. Contact the Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Saturday 13th – Monthly Meeting – Committee Meeting (Noon) and General Meeting (2pm) – Venue is restricted to 30 persons as per Covid-19 Guidelines, so please advise your attendance – Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Venue: TCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest Speaker: Enrico Roche – “Sea Eagles”
Wednesday 17th – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 7am at end of Thompson St, Mundingburra.
Contact the Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Sunday 21st – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – Meet 7.00am at the Townsville Graded Sands (TGS) access road main gate, at the end of Riverway Drive, Pinnacles.
Contact the Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Friday 26th – Mingela / Clare Outing – Meet 6.30am at the Annandale Central Shopping Centre, Coles undercover car park, Annandale. This is an all day Outing. Bring morning tea and lunch (note: Claredale Pastures Cafe has been closed permanetly) Car pooling at the drivers discretion. Contact Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Sunday 28th – Warrina Cineplex – Film on Migratory Shorebirds “Flyways” – Commences 1pm at the Warrina Cineplex, 164 Dalrymple road, Currajong. Tickets $15/person — purchase from the Warrina ticket office —Members/Supporters/Friends this is a once only showing — lets have a good roll up
June 2023 - Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest - QLD COVID -19 Plan operating.
Friday 2nd – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) – Meet 7am at the Alligator Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Contact the Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
Sunday 4th – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 7am at the Town Common main gate, Rowes Bay. Contact the Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Tuesday 6th – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell), Kirwan – for more details see Photography Group Page. Contact the Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
TBA – National Shorebird Monitoring Program – Bushland Beach Winter Survey– – Meet 7am at the Rumbulu Court Park, Bushland Beach. Bring morning tea. Contact the Leader: John Lowry 0456242501
Saturday 10th – Monthly Meeting – Committee Meeting (Noon) and General Meeting (2pm)
Venue: TCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest speaker: Wren McLean – “Paluma Range Citizen Science Program – Southern Cassowary and Birds with Altitude”
Contact: The Secretary at: contact@birdlifetownsville.org.au
Wednesday 14th – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 7am at end of Thompson St, Mundingburra.
Contact the Leader: Wendy Kaus 0432047518
Sunday 18th – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – Meet 7.00am at theTownsville Graded Sands (TGS) access road main gate, at the end of Riverway Drive,Pinnacles.
Contact the Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Sunday 25th – Palmetum Botanical Garden Outing – Meet 7am at the Palmetum car park, Annandale.
Contact the Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
TBA – National Shorebird Monitoring Program – Cungulla Beach Winter Survey – Meet 7am at the Annandale Central Shopping Centre, Cole’s undercover car park, Annandale. Bring morning tea. Contact the Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
July 2022 - Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest - QLD COVID-19 Plan operating
Sunday 2nd – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 7am at the Town Common main gate, Rowes Bay Contact the Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Tuesday 4th – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7 pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell), Kirwan – for more details see Photography Group Page. Contact the Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Friday 7th – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) – Meet 7am at the Alligator
Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Contact the Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
Saturday 8th – Monthly Meeting – Committee Meeting (Noon) and General Meeting (2pm)
Venue: TCC Bicentennial Building ( Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest Speaker: TBA – Contact the Secretary at: contact@bird lifetownsville.org.au
Wednesday 13th – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 7am at end of Thompson St, Mundingburra. Contact the Leader: Wendy Kaus 0432047518
Friday 14th – National Shorebirds Monitoring Program – Lucinda Beach Winter Survey – Meet 7.00am at the Reading Cinema car park, Thuringowa Central. Bring morning tea (on arrival at Lucinda) and lunch (on completion of survey). The survey involves a return walk of approx. 5 km on hard and soft sand. Contact the Leader: Ivor Preston 0439062640
Sunday 16th – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – Meet 7.00am at theTownsville Graded Sands (TGS) access road main gate, at the end of Riverway Drive,Pinnacles. Contact the Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Friday 28th – Town Common Conservation Park – Night Spotlighting – Outing – Meet 6.15pm inside the main gate. Bring spotlight/torch, camera, binoculars. Restricted to four vehicles maximum and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Contact the Leader Wal Threlfall 0429111055 or Email: contact@birdlifetownsville.org.au
Sunday 30th– Town Common Conservation Park – Night Spotlighting – Outing – Meet 6.15pm inside the main gate. Bring spotlight/torch, camera, binoculars. Restricted to four vehicles maximum and car pooling at the drivers discretion.
Contact the Leader Wal Threlfall 0429111055 or Email: contact@birdlifetownsville.org.au
August 2022 - Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest- COVID-19 Plan operating
Tuesday 1st – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell),
Kirwan- for more details see Photography Group Page. Contact the Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Friday 4th – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) – Meet 7am at the Alligator
Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Contact the Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
Sunday 6th – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 7am at the Town Common main gate.
Contact the Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Saturday 12th – 12 noon Committee Meeting and 2pm General Meeting – Held in the TCC Bicentennial Building ( Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest Speaker: TBA Contact the Secretary at: contact@birdlifetownsville.org.au
Wednesday 16th – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 7am at end of Thompson St, Mundingburra.
Contact the Leader: Wendy Kaus 0432047518
Sunday 20th – Ross River Dam Survey (resticted access) – Meet 7.00am at theTownsville Graded Sands (TGS) access road main gate, at the end of Riverway Drive,Pinnacles. Contact the Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Friday 25th – Monday 28th – Paluma Range Citizen Science Program “Southern Cassowary and Birds with Altitude”- Launch and Camp Out – Join with Reseachers, locals, Birdlife Townsville, Birdlife North Queensland and Bushwalking Clubs to help contribute to our knowledge of Cassowaries at the southern extent of their global distribution and high altitude birds vulnerable to climate change. Camping at Lake Paluma – Magar Yamba group camping or self arranged accommodation at Paluma Village. Friday evening welcome, presentation and dinner at Paluma Community Centre, 65 Mount Spec Road, Paluma.
Please download the Birdata App on your phone and RSVP to the Leader Wren McLean at wrenmclean74@gmail.com
ITINERARY
- Fri Aug 25 – 1pm campsite open – 5pm at Paluma Community Centre – Nywaigi Welcome to country – 6pm catered dinner – 7pm presentation on Cassowary & Birds with Altitude Programs – Organise survey teams & locations
- Sat Aug 26 – AM survey designated routes. PM review camera trap data. Self cater dinner
- Sun Aug 27 – AM survey designated routes. PM review findings & camera trap data. Sunday night camping optional
- Mon Aug 28 – AM optional survey. Checkout by 10am
September 2022 - Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest - COVID-19 Plan operating -- PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
BirdLife Townsville – “Bird Month” – Community Activity. Bird displays at the TCC Flinders Street and Thuringowa Libraries. Members are needed to volunteer to setup the display at 9am Thursday 1st September and takedown the display at 9am Friday 30th September. Volunteers are also needed for the three Shopping Centre displays (Castletown Wednesday 12 Oct; KMart Aitkenvale Thursday 13 Oct; Fairfield Central Friday 14 Oct; all from 9am to 5pm). Rosters will be forwarded to Members. For all details contact the Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
1st – Thursday – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) Meet 6.30am at the the Alligator Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek . Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
4th – Sunday – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate. Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
6th – Tuesday – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (soundshell),
Kirwan – for more details see Photography Group Page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
10th – Saturday – 12 Noon Committee Meeting and 2pm General Meeting – Held in the TCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest Speaker: Greg Calvert “Kimberley Cruise” Contact the Secretary at: contact@birdlifetownsville.org.au
14th – Wednesday – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at the end of Thompson St. Mundingburra. Leader: Beth Snewin 0404759718
18th – Sunday – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – Meet 6.30am at the Dam car park, Kelso. Ross Dam car park is closed so continue to the end of Riverway Drive and park at the access gate to Townsville Sand and Gravel. (TSG) We shall meet at that location.
Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
24th- Saturday-Latham’s Snipe Count (National Program) – Various sites (Mingela Dam, Town Common, Ross Dam Wetlands, Tyto Wetlands, Masters Road/Orient Road) – 6.30am start at your designated location. Counters required. For more details contact Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
October 2022 - Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest - COVID-19 Plan operating
BirdLife Townsville – “Bird Month” – Community Activity. Bird display at the TCC Aitkenvale Library. Members are needed to volunteer to setup the display at 9am Saturday 1st October and takedown the display at 9am Monday 31st October. Volunteers are also needed for the three Shopping Centre displays (Castletown Wednesday 12 Oct; KMart Aitkenvale Thursday 13 Oct; Fairfield Central Friday 14 Oct; all from 9am to 5pm). Rosters will be forwarded to Members. For all details contact the Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
2nd – Sunday – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate.
Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
4th – Tuesday – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell),
Kirwan – for more details see Photography Group Page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
7th – Friday – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) – Meet 6.30am at the Alligator Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
8th – Saturday – 12 Noon Committee Meeting and 2 pm General Meeting – Held in theTCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest Speaker: Janet Robino “The Black-throated Finch Count”
12th – Wednesday – Ross River Bush Garden – Meet 6.30am at the end of Thompson St, Mundingburra.
Leader: Wendy Kaus 0432047518
16th – Sunday – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – Meet 6.30am in the Dam car park, Kelso. Ross Dam car park remains closed, so continue to the end of Riverway Drive and park at the access gate to Townsville Sand and Gravel. (TSG) We shall meet at that location.
Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
16th-Sunday- Townsville Cotters Market- Community Event- Birdlife Townsville and TCC partnership promoting the Aussie Bird Count (ABC) –Markets run from 8am to 1pm. Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
16th-Sunday- Townsville Port Authority Community Event- Environmental Park, Cannan Street, South Townsville – This is a free event from 7.30am to 10.30am – Birdlife Townsville will be participating by conducting a bird count in conjunctioin with the Aussie Bird Count (ABC). Member volunteers are required. For more details contact the Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
17th – Monday to 23th – Sunday – Birdlife Australia ” Aussie Bird Count”(ABC) – This is a fun event and only requires Members to complete a 20 minute survey. All details on the Birdlife Australia website – Participants must register at: www.birdlife.org.au Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
20th – Thursday- Carlyle Gardens “Pollinator Garden Planting”- TCC Community Event from 12pm to 2pm – Meet 11.30am at the garden venue to set up display. For more details contact Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
22nd – Saturday and 23rd – Sunday – Black Throated Finch Recovery Team (BTFRT) “Annual Black-throated Finch Count” – All details on the BTF website. Participants must register at: www.blackthroatedfinch.com or contact Leader: Alma Ridep-Morris 0407950501
30th – Sunday – Paluma Outing-CANCELLED due to the Paluma Fun Run organised for same date – Meet 6.30am at the Reading Cinema car park, Thuringowa Central. Bring morning tea and lunch. Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
November 2022 - Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest - COVID-19 Plan operating
Torresian Imperial Pigeon Watch and Count – Cape York to Gladstone – All month, you choose venue,
what days and number of days all from 4pm to 6pm. Members this is another important survey and only
requires a committment of 2 hours. Your own personal count.
All details at: http//www.pipwatch.net/current-season-piptip-coast-count
Contact: Julia Hazel (James Cook University) 0407431382 or Julia.Hazel@jcu.edu.au
1st – Tuesday – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building(Soundshell),
Kirwan – for more details see Photography Group Page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
4th – Friday – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) Meet 6.30am at the Alligator
Creek Roadhouse, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicles and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
6th – Sunday – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate.
Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
12th – Saturday – Monthly Meeting – 12 Noon Committee Meeting and 2pm General Meeting. Held in theTCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest speaker: Deb Carter (Raptor Wildlife Carer – Fight4Flight) and female Grey Goshawk
16th – Wednesday – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at end of Thompson St, Mundingburra
Leader: Wendy Kaus 0432047518
20th – Sunday – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – Meet 6.30am at the Townsville Graded Sands (TGS) access gate, at the end of Riverway Drive, Kelso.
Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
26th – Saturday – Latham’s Snipe Count (National Program) – Various sites ( Mingela Dam, Town Common,Ross Dam Wetlands, Tyto Wetlands, Masters Road/Orient Road) – 6.30am start at your designated location. For more details contact Leader: Annette Sibson 0413127217
December 2022 -Participants are required to RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity at the latest - COVID-19 Plan operating
Torresian Imperial Pigeon Watch and Count – Cape York to Gladstone – All month, you choose venue,
what days and number of days all from 4pm to 6pm. Members this is another important survey and only
requires a committment of 2hrs. Your own personal count.
All details at: http//www.pipwatch.net/current-season-piptip-coast-count Contact: Julia Hazel (James Cook University) 0407431382 or Email: Julia.Hazel@jcu.edu.au
2nd – Friday – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) – CANCELLED due to excessive rain and boggy conditions – Meet 6.30am at the Alligator Creek Roadhouse car park, Alligator Creek. Bring morning tea. This event is restricted to 3 vehicle and car pooling at the drivers discretion. Leader: Norm Rains 0458788107
4th – Sunday – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate.
Leader: Anne Lawrance 0408886379
6th – Tuesday – Photography Group – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell), Kirwan – for more details see Photography Group Page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
10th – Saturday – Christmas Party and 30th Anniversary of Birdlife Townsville – Carlyle Gardens Retirement Village– Meet 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start in the Restaurant at the Carlyle Gardens, Beck Drive North, Condon. Dinner (Restaurant Menu) and drinks at own expense. Entertainment: “The Year(s) in Review” by Members, “Christmas Trivia” by Nina and Prizes to be won. RSVP Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
14th – Wednesday – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at end of Thompson St, Mundingburra.
Leader: Wendy Kaus 0432047518
Birdlife Townsville wishes all members a happy and safe 2022 Festive Season
