For our first mid-week walk this year we are going to re-visit the Forest Creek Trail, Happy Valley. This trail is a section of the Leanganook Track which is also known variously as the Happy Valley Walking Trail and the Goldfields Track depending on the information source. The track is mostly flat providing easy walking. Habitat is varied with much regeneration work also having been done by the Castlemaine Landcare Group and others. Possible sightings include various Thornbills and Honeyeaters, Pardalotes, Pied Currawong, Musk Lorikeet, Silvereye, Grey Fantail etc. We may also come across some waterbirds in the creek.
Our walk leader is Bob Dawson.
Bring: Water, snacks, binoculars, sunscreen, hat, and we also strongly recommend that you wear long trousers and closed-in sturdy shoes.
Note: there are no toilets.
More info: Jane Rusden, 0448 900 896, Bob Dawson 0417 621 691.
ALL WELCOME!
The trail starts at Happy Valley Rd. From the Hargraves and Forest Sts. roundabout, Happy Valley Rd is approx. 800mtrs east toward Melbourne off the Pyrenees Hwy (B180).
Note: the beginning of Happy Valley Rd is marked as Burke St on Google Maps etc. but the street sign says Happy Valley Rd. Turn left into Happy Valley Rd, then the start of the Trail is about 250mtrs on the right.
GPS: -37.06874, 144.22776. Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/X66VwNVd8pTzCH6B8
Birdlife Castlemaine acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we are holding our walk, the Dja Dja Wurrung people and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We recognise and are grateful for the immense contribution of Indigenous people to the knowledge and conservation of Australia’s birds.
Please note that walks will be cancelled if severe weather warnings are in place, persistent rain is forecast, the temperature is forecast to be 35C or above during the walk period, a Total Fire Ban is declared, or some other safety issue is identified. Please check our Facebook page or email castlemaine@birdlife.org.au the day before the event in case there is a cancellation.
