The next BirdLife Castlemaine District Branch bird walk will be held on Saturday 6th September 2025 on a section of the Goldfields Track, from the Leanganook Camping Area at the Mt Alexander Regional Park. The habitat is open with Manna Gums, grassy woodland and scattered wattles. If the weather continues to be relatively warm, we might see some early spring arrivals. Birds that we may see include Varied Sitella, Golden Whistler, Grey Currawong, Eastern Yellow, Flame and Scarlet Robins, White-throated Treecreepers, Various Honeyeaters, Thornbills, and Pardalotes.
Your walk leader is Bob Dawson. All welcome!
When: Meet at the Campground at 9:00am.
Bring: Water, snacks, binoculars, sunscreen, hat, and we strongly recommend that you wear long trousers and sturdy closed-in shoes.
More info: Jane Rusden 0448 900 896 or Bob Dawson 0417 621 691.
Mt Alexander Regional Park is around 2k as the “Raven” flies from Harcourt although it is a longer and more roundabout drive. From the Castlemaine roundabout head east along the Pyrenees Hwy (B180) for approx. 5k and turn left onto Golden Point Rd. Drive approx. 5.3k and turn left onto Harmony Way (C794). Cross under the freeway and after just under 500mtrs turn right onto the Faraday-Sutton Grange Rd. Drive for 3.4k and turn left onto Joseph Young Drive. Travel for approx. 2k and you will arrive at the Leanganook Campground on the left. (It is signed) Drive in and look for our sign.
GPS: -37.01740, 144.30633. Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CUfN85MGMUWvmhuF6
