The City of Casey is celebrating birds this October with several activities and information sessions for bird lovers and those interested in supporting local biodiversity.
See what's on and how you can get involved below:
- Return to the creek: Celebrating the Helmeted Honeyeater
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Thursday 9 October
7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Holm Park Community Room, Beaconsfield
Zoos Victoria will be presenting on the Helmeted Honeyeater breeding program and the recent release of this critically endangered bird along Cardinia Creek.
- How to make your garden bush-bird friendly with Dr Jacinta Humphrey
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Wednesday 15 October
7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Old Cheese Factory, Berwick
As many keen bird watchers may have noticed, the birds that share our suburbs have changed over time. We are now seeing fewer small bush birds and more aggressive species in our urban parks and gardens. So, what is driving this change? Why do some species thrive in our backyards while others struggle? And what can we do to better support the more sensitive species? To answer these questions, we've invited Dr Jacinta Humphrey to share her findings on what makes a garden bush-bird friendly.
- Aussie bird count
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Monday 20 October - Sunday 26 October
Join the many people across the country and record the birds in your neighbourhood. With a 20-minute observation you are helping to paint a picture of our bird populations
- Great Southern Bioblitz
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Friday 24 October - Monday 27 October
Record organisms during Spring and showcase our beautiful biodiversity to the world! Upload your iNaturalist observations during this time and 14 days after to be involved.
- Request a garden visit: Casey Gardens for Wildlife
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Love birds and want to attract them to your garden but don't know how? You can
request a garden visit from our knowledgeable guides who will be able to provide
personalised advice on creating your own bird haven at home.
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