Hi Birders,
I got word today that the Red Centre Bird Festival (formerly Red Centre
Birdweek) will be happening this year between 30th September and 7th October.
The Alice Springs Field Naturalists have published a provisional program which
I'll cut and paste below. Its organised by the Desert Park so for definitive
details give them a call on 08 89518788. This community event is now in its
fourth year and it is always a huge amount of fun. Early morning weekday events
such as 'Birds Before Work' (that should be every birders war cry!) have been
really successful in attracting new birders, and the popular Red Centre
Twitchathon has become a classic event of birding: think 'Wacky Races' with
Grasswrens and Grey Honeyeaters! Last year a mate and I competed on mountain
bikes and still managed a respectable list, as well as a couple of skinned
knees. I am moving heaven and earth to try and make it there this year. Birders
should get their skates on and join in!
Hopefully see you there!?!
Red Centre Bird Festival 2012
Sunday 30th September to Sunday 7th October 2012
The Red Centre Bird Festival is a celebration of birds. The week is full of
opportunities to get out into the
desert and connect with local birdlife, learn about birds from the experts,
compete with zany birdwatchers in
the Red Centre Twitchathon, admire the creativity and talent displayed at Bird
Art in the Park, pick up a
bird-inspired artwork from the Bird Art Market or feel the festivity of the
school kids in their Bird Flags
displays around the Desert Park. Events are free (or included with Park entry)
unless otherwise stated.
Sunday 30th September
Red Centre Bird Festival opening event - Bird Art in the Park begins + Jeanette
Wormald and The Baker Suite:
Desert Park Courtyard Session; 4 - 7 pm ($15 per person; or $10 for registered
Festival attendees)
Sunday 30th September & Thursday 4th October
Bird Walkabout Tour - Alice Springs Desert Park; 7 - 9 am ($50 for adults; $25
for children - bookings essential)
Monday 1st to Friday 5th October
Artist in residence: Bronwyn Beesley in the Desert Park
Monday 1st October
Birds before Work - Alice Springs Telegraph Station; 7 - 8 am
Tuesday 2nd October
Birds before Work - Ilparpa Ponds; 7 - 8 am
Music of Nature and Nature of Music, by Hollis Taylor - Alice Springs Desert
Park; 7 - 9 pm ($10 per person)
Thursday 4th October
Bird Watching & Night Stalk - Simpsons Gap: Cassia Hill; 4 - 5 pm (Bird
Watching) & 6:30 - 7:30 pm (Night Stalk)
Friday 5th October to Saturday 6th October
The Red Centre Bird Festival Twitchathon; starts 6 pm to go for 24 hours ($10
per person)
Sunday 7th October
Birds on Film - Alice Springs Desert Park; 7:30 pm start ($15 adults, $8
children 5-12 years)
*This schedule may change. Call Desert Park on 08 8951 8788, or watch the
Desert Park website for up-to-date
information & for bookings. There will also be a closing session, time to be
confirmed, with music by Hollis Taylor.
Cheers
Mark Carter
www.desertlife.com.au
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