Join BirdLife Mornington Peninsula and outing leader Malcolm Shapcott (0421-651-844) for a Sunday outing to Pt Leo for a walk at Raws Reserve, followed by our Christmas break-up at the Raws Reserve BBQ Picnic Area.
Please bring a plate of food for sharing with everyone after the walk.
A reminder too that you will need a chair, cutlery, glass and empty plate.
Outing on boardwalk, formed tracks, firm sand and steps
Scientific name Alisterus scapularis
Bird group Parrots
A heavy-set and colorful forest parrot of eastern Australian woodlands, forests, and gardens. Male has entirely orange-red head/chest/belly, female has bright orange-red belly, immature is emerald green. Feeds on fruiting trees and often comes to gardens and feeders. Makes a loud piercing metallic “squeak” like a forced metal hinge. (eBird)
Meet at 9:15am for a 9:30am start.
Turn left after Pay Station (vehicle entrance fee is $5) and park at the end of the road – make own arrangements for car pooling.
Melway map 257 reference C5
