We live amongst some very special threatened species in the Mid-Western region.
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Watershed Landcare is coordinating a series of free walks so you can learn about these species and maybe even encounter some of them in their local habitat.
Species are listed as threatened in NSW if there has been a reduction in their population size, their distribution is restricted, or when there are few mature individuals left.
Threatened species can be classed a vulnerable, endangered, critically endangered or presumed extinct depending on the severity of these factors.
The Brown Treecreeper (pictured) is one such bird that we just might spy at the Putta Bucca walk. They are listed as vulnerable with their population declining due to pressure on their habitat.
Dead, standing and fallen, timber and hollow bearing trees are very important to this bird for foraging on for insects and for nesting in. Unfortunately, this timber is often 'tidied up' or collected as fire- wood.
Come along and learn what you can do to support this species. You have the opportunity to enjoy a walk, guided by experts, at some key bird watching sites across the region:
- Putta Bucca Wetlands, Saturday May 15, an afternoon walk, followed by dinner and an evening spotlight.
- Honeyeater Flat in the Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve, Saturday May 29, a morning walk followed by morning tea.
- Ferntree Gully, Saturday June 5, a morning walk followed by morning tea.
These are family friendly, free events, but registration is needed as numbers are limited.
This project is supported by Watershed Landcare through funding from the Australian Government's Communities Environment Program.
For more information on the Wild Encounters project or to register your interest for the walks, contact Bethany Greenfield, project coordinator, on 0438 090 525 or by email: beth.greenfield@watershedlandcare.com.au.
