Join in to learn through birdsong and discover the birds that call Westgate Park home.
Enjoy the unique scenery on a free and relaxed ranger and volunteer-led walk.
On these walks learn how to identify key bird species by their calls.
Westgate Park is a renowned birding hotspot close to Melbourne's CBD, and in this easy, hour-long walk, we will learn about the local birds and the habitat that supports them.
Where: Westgate Park, Salt Lake Car Park, Todd Road, Port Melbourne.
When:
Friday 13th September, 10am to 11.30am
What to bring: Please bring a water bottle, closed comfortable and appropriate clothing for all weather conditions.
Support: If you are blind or vision impaired, you may need to organise to attend the walk with a support person. If you do not have a support person, email healthycommunities@parks.vic.gov.au to arrange for a Park Walks volunteer guide to assist you who has sighted guiding experience.
Please note these walks are open to everyone but have been developed to accommodate for blind and vision impaired people to participate.
Bookings: Bookings are essential and must be made by through registering with Eventbrite or by emailing healthycommunicaties@parks.vic.gov.au
More information, including meeting point and travelling assistance, can be found via the Eventbrite website.
Getting to know the sounds of the birds:
Before attending the walk, please use these resources to familiarise yourself with key birds calls at Westgate Park - https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/birdwatching/birding-by-ear
Annette Leishman, BSRV Ambassador, says that being in the outdoors elevates your mood and that a birding walk in the morning sets you up for a really nice day.
