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We are pleased to anounce the release of our new book "Birdwatching on the Far South Coast NSW". This 104-page publication has over 100 places to go birdwatching, maps and details of each place, and a section listing all the birds in the district with a comment for each species.

Ideal for residents and tourists in the area.

Available in some local outlets or by contacting us direct. $12 per copy plus $4 postage through the Far South Coast Birdwatchers.

Invasion - Common Mynas

The Common Myna is invading the Bega Valley - Stop this introduced pest now!
These birds are around and some have been trapped and eliminated humanely from the population in Bega. There are more! Keep watch and notify Jim on 6495 0165 or Barbara 6495 7390 with the location if you see any.
http://thebegavalley.org.au/birdwatchers.html

The Common Myna Task Force is operating across the Bega Valley Shire, with the usual supporters contributing and some new players. Thanks to John Jessop for the removal of 90 birds from Coolagolite that would no doubt have increased and invaded to the south. More birds have been removed from Bemboka Village, South Wolumla, McLeod Hill, Brogo Hall and Yurammie, and traps are still set at serveral other locations.

Field Outings - usually held within the Bega Valley Shire, are held on the SECOND SATURDAY and FOURTH SUNDAY of each month and occasional weekdays

Evening Functions - Featuring guest speakers, slides, sightings and discussions, are held in the Uniting Church, Cnr. Lakeview Ave and Henwood St, Merimbula at 7:30 pm on the SECOND THURSDAY of February, April, June, August, October and December

General Information:
Phone 6495 7390 or 6495 6592
or
PO Box 180 Pambula NSW 2549

All members receive a bi-monthly newsletter with articles, sightings of interest, reports of previous activities and listing events for the following two months. Newsletters are available at each evening meeting or posted to those members not in attendance.

COMING EVENTS

Thursday 11 February 2010 Evening Meeting. Meet at 7:30 pm the Uniting Church Hall, Henwood Street, Merimbula. Everyone welcome. Contact us for more details.

Sunday 13 February 2010 Wallagoot Lake, Bournda National Park. Meet at 8:00 am. Take the turn off Sapphire Coast Drive to the north side of Wallagoot Lake and the Boat Ramp. Drive past the boat shed and wind through a small patch of bush to the car park beside the water. We'll start with a search for waders and small terns, followed by some bush birding. Bring a snack and drink, insect repellant and hat. Lunch nearby. Contact us for more information.

BIRD ROUTES

The Far South Coast Birdwatchers have developed three new birdwatching routes in the Bega Valley - Wallagoot Lane, Bemboka and Wyndham. Our Bird Route brochures provide a "step-by-step" guide to some of the best birdwatching routes in the shire.

Bird_Route_1.pdf

Click to open Bird Route 1 at Wallagoot Lane

Bird_Route_2.pdf

Click to open Bird Route 2 at Bemboka

Bird_Route_3.pdf

Click to open Bird Route 3 at Wyndham