Birdwatching on the Birrarung with the Melbourne University Birdwatching Society – Yarra Riverfest 2024

Birdwatching on the Birrarung with the Melbourne University Birdwatching Society – Yarra Riverfest 2024

Join the Melbourne University Birdwatching Society (MUBS) for a unique bird watching experience along the Birrarung (Yarra River) as part of the 2024 Birrarung Riverfest. This event is designed for both seasoned birdwatchers and newcomers to explore the avian diversity of Yarra Bend Park on Wurundjeri Country.

On this guided walk, our knowledgeable MUBS members will lead you through the Park helping you identify key bird species by sight and sound. Yarra Bend Park, the largest area of natural bushland near the heart of Melbourne with a backdrop of steep river escarpments and open woodlands will provide the perfect backdrop for this 3-hour event.

What to Expect:

• Introduction to birdwatching and the ecological importance of the Birrarung;

• Guided birdwatching tour led by MUBS members;

• Discussions on conservation efforts and the role of the Birrarung in sustaining biodiversity.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, 15th September 2024

• Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Location: Yarra Bend Park

• Meeting Point: Head of Dights Falls Trail, off Trenerry Road, by the Dights Falls Public Toilets and Car Park. Google Maps Location

Important Information:

• Ticket Price: $5 donation to the Melbourne University Birdwatching Society. 

• This event is open to everyone, but bookings are essential as spots are limited to 50 participants.

• Please come prepared with comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and binoculars if you have them.

• The event is not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain.

Cancellation Policy:

• This event may be cancelled at the last minute due to extreme weather conditions. You will be notified by email if the event is cancelled.

• If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, please advise Melbourne University Birdwatching Society and we will arrange the cancellation, however your donation is non-refundaable. This will allow others to take your place.

For more information, please email us at mubirdwatchingsociety@gmail.com.

This event is part of the 2024 Birrarung Riverfest. Celebrate our river at one of 30+ events being hosted over three weeks from 1 - 22 September. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, or paddling adventures, there’s something for everyone at Riverfest.

Riverfest is presented by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association. Check out the full program at www.riverfest.org.au.