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 Bird Count (ABC)”-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
Tuesday 2nd – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell),
Kirwan — for more details see Photography Group page Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Friday 5th – 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
Sunday 7th – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate,Rowes Bay. Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Saturday 13th– Monthly Meeting – 1pm Committee Meeting and 2pm General Meeting – Venue: TCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell)adjacent to the Eastbrook Health Hub, Kirwan (access via Hinchinbrook Drive). Guest Speaker: Committee Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Wednesday 17th – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at the end of Thompson St, Mundingburra. Leader: Wendy Kaus 0432047518
Sunday 21st– Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – Meet 6.30am at Townsville Graded Sands (TGS) access road main gate, at the end of Riverway Drive, Pinnacles.
Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Friday 26th – 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 2024 -- In the event of severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, activities may be cancelled at short notice. Participants please ensure you confirm and RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity.
Friday 2nd – 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
Sunday 4th – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate,
Rowes Bay. 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. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Saturday 10th– Monthly Meeting- 1pm Committee Meeting and 2pm Annual General Meeting – Venue: TCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), adjacent to the Eastbrook Health Hub, Kirwan (access via Hinchinbrook Drive). Guest speaker: Annette Sibson “Bird Trivia” Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
TBA – 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
Wednesday 14th – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at end of Thompson St,Mundingburra.
Leader: Wendy Kaus 0432047518
Sunday 18th – 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
Wednesday 21st – Australian Shorebird Monitoring Program – Lucinda Beach Survey – Meet 7am at the Reading Cinema car park. Bring morning tea and lunch. Leader: Ivor Preston 0439062640 and Wal Threlfall 0429111055
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 – 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
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 2023 - 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) – CANCELLED due to wet and boggy conditions – 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 – 1pm Committee Meeting and 2pm General Meeting
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: Annette Sibson 0413127217 or Claire Willard 0432567383
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: Brigid Glass 0411569919
August 2023 - 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 – 1pm 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 (by donation) – 7pm presentation on Cassowary & Birds with Altitude Programs – 8pm Safety briefing, organise survey teams & designated routes.
- Sat Aug 26 – 7am Birds with Altitude survey. 10am to 4.30pm (latest). Cassowary surveys on designated routes.5pm onwards self catered dinner, fire, yarning circle and review Cassowary camera trap data.
- Sun Aug 27 – 7am Birds with Altitude survey designated routes. 10am to 4.30pm (latest) Cassowary surveys on designated routes. 5pm onwards review findings & camera trap data. Sunday night camping (optional)
- Mon Aug 28 – 7am Birds with Altitude surveys (optional) . Checkout by 10am
September 2023 ----- In the event of severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, activities may be cancelled at short notice. Participants please ensure you confirm and RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity.
Friday 1st – 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
Sunday 3rd – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate. Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Tuesday 5th – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (soundshell),
Kirwan – for more details see Photography Group Page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Saturday 9th – 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
Saturday 9th – 1pm Committee Meeting and 2pm General Meeting – Held in the TCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest Speaker: Wal Threlfall “Africa” Contact the Secretary at: contact@birdlifetownsville.org.au
Tuesday 12th – 9am to 2pm St. Benedict’s Catholic School, “Eco Warriors” Program – Education Activity – Meet 8.30am at the School Administration Office (890 Dalrymple Road, Shaw, Qld 4818). For more details contact Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Wednesday 13th – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at the end of Thompson St. Mundingburra. Leader: Beth Snewin 0404759718
Thursday 14th – 11.30am to 12.30pm St. Benedict’s Catholic School, “EcoFest” program – Education Activity – meet 10.30am at the School Administration Office (890 Dalrymple Road, Shaw, Qld 4818). For more details contact Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Sunday 17th – 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.
Contact Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Sunday 17th – 8.30am to 1.30pm TCC Sustainability House, Rowes Bay – Open Day – Community Activity – meet 7.45am at the Sustainability House, Rowes Bay, to set up —Volunteers required –Contact Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
October 2023 ----- In the event of severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, activities may be cancelled at short notice. Participants please ensure you confirm and RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity.
BirdLife Townsville – “Bird Month” – Community Activity. Bird displays at the TCC Flinders Street, Aitkenvale and Thuringowa Libraries. Members are needed to volunteer to setup the display at 9am Tuesday 3rd October and takedown the display at 9am Tuesday 31st October. Rosters will be forwarded to Members. For all details contact the Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Sunday 1st – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate.
Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Tuesday 3rd – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell),
Kirwan – for more details see Photography Group Page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Friday 6th – 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
Sunday 8th – Paluma Outing and Birders Morning Tea- Meet 6.30am at the Reading Cinema car park, Thuringowa Central. Morning Tea (at own expense) will be at “Possum & Pumpkin Cafe”Lookout Road, Paluma. Remember bring your lunch which we will have at Grandis. Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Tuesday 10th – Feathers and Foliage -Free Community Event (A partnership between Birdlife Townsville and Townsville City Council) – 9.30am to 11.30am Riverway Library, Von Stieglitz meeting room – For more details contact the Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Saturday 14th – Feathered Tales – Free Community Event (A partnership between Birdlife Townsville and Townsville City Council)- 9.00am to 10.00am Riverway Library, Youth area – For more details contact the Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Saturday 14th – 1pm Committee Meeting and 2 pm General Meeting – Held in theTCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest Speaker: Janet Robino “The Black-throated Finch Count”
Sunday 15th – Ross River Dam Survey (restricted access) – CANCELLED due to unavailability of leader. Meet 6.30am at the Townsville Graded sands (TGS) access road main gate, at the end of Riverway Drive, Pinnacles.
Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Sunday 15th– 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
Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd – 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
Wednesday 18th – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at the end of Thompson St, Mundingburra.
Leader: Warren Charlton 0418189352
Friday 20th – 2pm U3A Meeting (27A Aitken St., Aitkenvale, Qld 4814) – Community Activity – Birdlife Townsville presentation – Contact Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd – 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
November 2023 ------ In the event of severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, activities may be cancelled at short notice. Participants please ensure you confirm and RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity.
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
Friday 3rd – 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
Sunday 5th – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate.
Leader: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Tuesday 7th – Photography Group Meeting – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building(Soundshell),
Kirwan – for more details see Photography Group Page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Saturday 11th – Monthly Meeting – 1pm Committee Meeting and 2pm General Meeting. Held in theTCC Bicentennial Building (Sound Shell), Kirwan. Guest speaker: Deb Carter (Raptor Wildlife Carer – Fight4Flight) and Grass Owl
Wednesday 15th – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at end of Thompson St, Mundingburra
Leader: Beth Snewin 0404759718
Sunday 19th – 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
Saturday 25th – 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 2023 ----- In the event of severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, activities may be cancelled at short notice. Participants please ensure you confirm and RSVP the appropriate Leader the day prior to the activity.
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
Friday 1st – Wongaloo Conservation Park Survey (restricted access) – 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
Sunday 3rd – Town Common Conservation Park Survey – Meet 6.30am at the Town Common main gate.
Leader: Janet Robino 0424226504
Tuesday 5th – Photography Group – Meet 7pm at the TCC Bicentennial Building (Soundshell), Kirwan – for more details see Photography Group Page. Leader: Mark Horvath 0409332633
Tuesday 12th – Birdlife Townsville Christmas Party – Sun Hotel, 6 Ross River Road, Mundingburra – Meet 12.00 pm in the Restaurant Sunset Room (former Function Room) for Lunch (Bistro Menu) and drinks at own expense. The change of venue/date/time is due to the Carlyle Gardens Restaurant closing permanetly with notice. RSVP Contact: Wal Threlfall 0429111055
Wednesday 13th – Ross River Bush Garden Survey – Meet 6.30am at end of Thompson St, Mundingburra.
Leader: Beth Snewin 0404759718
Birdlife Townsville wishes all members a happy and safe 2023 Festive Season
