Birding with Eric the Birdman

13 August 2025

Did you know that Hawkesbury Bushcare runs community events? From bird watching, to nocturnal safaris, to creating a frog hotel – our Bushcare Team shares a wealth of knowledge!

All held within the Hawkesbury Local Government Area, these workshops and events help to connect Hawkesbury residents to nature and encourage an appreciation of our natural environment.

Throughout the rest of 2025, Hawkesbury Bushcare is proud to work with Eric the Birdman to introduce locals to some of our beautiful and unique birdlife, followed by bushcare activities.

Saturday 16 August, 8.30am-noon
Navua Reserve, Grose Wold

Sunday 7 September, 8.30am-noon
Holmes Drive, Cumberland Reach

Saturday 25 October, 8.30am-noon
Charles Kemp Reserve, Ebenezer

Friday 7 November, 8.30am-noon
Singleton Reserve, Kurrajong

Friday 14 November, 8.30am-noon
Bellbird Hill Reserve, Kurrajong

Sunday 23 November, 8.30am-noon
George Street Reserve, Bligh Park

Bookings are essential. To book, or for more information on the workshops and tours, or to subscribe to our Bushcare mailing list, contact Council’s Community Bushcare Officer on mgauci@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or (02) 4560 4525.

Are you interested in becoming a Bushcare Volunteer?

Volunteers are vital to the continuing success of Council's Bushcare efforts. Without volunteers, the amount of bushland regenerated per year would be significantly less.

Bushcare groups are active within the Kurrajong/Kurrajong Heights, Bowen Mountain, Wisemans Ferry, North Richmond/Grose Vale and Glossodia/ Ebenezer/Lower Portland areas.

No experience is necessary as all necessary training will be provided by Council. Anyone can become involved in Bushcare, the only requirement is for you to make contact with Council.

For more information on becoming a bushcare volunteer, visit: https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/your-spaces/bushland-management/bushcare/bushcare-volunteer

Picture: Sacred Kingfisher. Image credit: Rob Brear