Outings for 2024

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 8:30 Spring Road Reserve, Spring Road, Dingley Village,
Melways 88 G 6
Spring Road Reserve bird list
Spring Road Reserve Map

Meet at the corner of Spring Road and Rowan Road (Melway map 88 G 6). We will be walking along formed paths but also on sloping grass around the wetlands. Bring a folding chair and morning tea for after the walk. No toilets available. Enquiries: Tania on 0433 015 282 or John Sise on (03) 9551 7741.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Sat, 30 Mar 2024 10:00 Serendip Sanctuary, Windermere Road, Lara,
Melways 423 D 2
Serendip Sanctuary bird list
Serendip Sanctuary Map

Meet at the car park via the main entrance on Windermere Road. Bring lunch and afternoon tea. Toilets available.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 9:00 Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve, McClelland Road Langwarrin,
Melways 103 C 10
Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve bird list
Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve Map

Meet at the carpark on McClelland Road. The walk will be followed by a late morning tea or early lunch. No toilets available.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Sat, 25 May 2024 10:00 Yan Yean Reservoir Park, Recreation Road Yan Yean,
Melways 391 D1 + 9 L2
Yan Yean Reservoir Park bird list
Yan Yean Reservoir Park Map

Entrance is at Melway map 391 D 1. Enter from Recreation Road, take first left and follow road to the left up around hill and to the very end, parking at the last car park near the toilets and rotunda. This is the second marked picnic area on Melway page 9 L 2, opposite Reservoir Road entrance which is closed.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 9:00 Westgate Park, Todd Road, Port Melbourne,
Melways 56 F 1
Westgate Park bird list
Westgate Park Map

Meet at the carpark off Todd Road. Walk will be followed by morning tea. Toilets are located near the gas barbecues.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 9:00 Ricketts Point, Beach Road Beaumaris,
Melways 86 C 8
Ricketts Point bird list
Ricketts Point Map

Meet in the car park to the south (left) of the kiosk. A fee is payable unless you have a City of Bayside parking sticker; free parking on Beach Road and Reserve Road. We will be walking around Ricketts Point and along the coast. Toilets available.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Sat, 24 Aug 2024 9:30 You Yangs Regional Park, Branch Road Lara,
Melways Map page 11 C12
You Yangs Regional Park bird list
You Yangs Regional Park Map

Meet outside front entrance as we will be driving to the Western Plantation car park off Sandy Creek Road for the first walk. We will return to the main park after morning tea (or early lunch if late) and further walks in the afternoon. Toilets at several locations including behind ranger station on Turntable Drive and at Western Plantation.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 9:00 Baldrys Crossing, Baldry's Road Main Ridge,
Melways 254 G 6
Baldrys Crossing bird list
Baldrys Crossing Map

Meet at the carpark on Baldry's Road. Nearest toilets at Arthurs Seat or Flinders.

We’ll be walking the long circuit, finishing around lunchtime. Bring folding chair and lunch.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Tue, 1 Oct 2024 9:00 Wonthaggi Heathlands and Victorian Desalination Plant, Chisholm Road Wonthaggi, Lower Powlett Road Wonthaggi
Melways X912 R 12
& X912 R 12
Wonthaggi Heathlands Nature Conservation Reserve bird list
Wonthaggi Heathlands Nature Conservation Reserve Map
Victorian Desalination Plant bird list
Victorian Desalination Plant Map

Meet at the carpark at the end of Chisholm Road (via Chambers Street and Cameron Street). Note: Google shows Chisholm Road turning 90° to the left and joining Reed Crescent but that is a walking track. Toilets at the Apex Park in Murray Street, which is the road on the right off the Bass Highway/ McKenzie Street/B460 with Aldi and Subway on the corners. The other end of Murray Street turns left and joins up with Cameron Street. After lunch we will be travelling to the Victorian Desalination Plant. Bring folding chair, lunch and afternoon tea.

Maps with all location details for this two-day outing will be available at September meeting, or contact Tania on 0433 015 282 or taniai@ozemail.com.au to email them to you. Copies of the maps are recommended in case you are running late or lose the group when travelling.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Wed, 2 Oct 2024 8:30 Phillip Island, Western Port,
Melways 632 J 8
Phillip Island bird list
Phillip Island Map

Meet at the carpark at Woolamai Surf Beach (Melway map 734 D 12), at the end of Woolamai Beach Road (left turn at second roundabout on Phillip Island Road). Toilets available. Bring folding chair, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. We will be birding at several locations on Phillip Island.

Maps with all location details for this two-day outing will be available at September meeting, or contact Tania on 0433 015 282 or taniai@ozemail.com.au to email them to you. Copies of the maps are recommended in case you are running late or lose the group when travelling.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 8:30 Jells Park, Waverley Road East Wheelers Hill,
Melways 72 A 6
Jells Park bird list
Jells Park Map

Drive to the very end of road, turn right through gate and meet at car park at far end.

Bring folding chair and morning tea.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 9:00 Lysterfield Lake, Horswood Road Lysterfield,
Melways 108 D 3
Lysterfield Lake bird list
Lysterfield Lake Map

Enter park from Horswood Road. Turn left at first roundabout inside park. Meet in Trailmix car park on right, if full continue into Spotted Gum car park across the road. Bring lunch for after the walk. Toilets available.

Enquiries: Tania Ireton
bayside@birdlife.org.au
0433 015 282