Come and discover the Azure Kingfisher!

As part of the Tulip Festival program, join us for a special Citizen Science Landcare activity exploring one of Tasmania’s rare and remarkable birds - the Azure Kingfisher.

Tasmania is home to its own endangered subspecies of Azure Kingfisher, found nowhere else in the world. These small, elusive birds can be difficult to spot, and new ways of detecting and understanding them through citizen science is particularly valuable.

Learn more about Azure Kingfishers, the river habitat they depend on and the challenges they face — and discover how citizen science can help us better understand and care for Tasmania’s wildlife.

Meet us at the Landcare Tasmania tent at Cape Bridge Picnic Ground before heading out for a hands-on field experience with locals who are looking after their habitat. Join guest presenter and acoustic ecologist Charley Gros for short guided walks along sections of the Inglis River Walking Track, exploring the river environment and learning about the wildlife that calls it home.

Image credit - Adam Hardy

When: Saturday, 17 October, 9am–3pm

Guided walks: 10am or 1.30pm

Where: Cape Bridge Picnic Ground, Wynyard

Discover more about:

• Charley Gros, Acoustic Ecologist — learn about Azure Kingfishers and how acoustic ecology can help us detect and better understand these hard-to-spot birds and their habitat.
• Wynyard Landcare Group — hear about local Landcare projects along the Inglis River, upcoming activities and how you can get involved.
• Landcare Tasmania — discover how to get involved in community Landcare, learn new skills and take part in activities in your local area and how they are bringing together the local Four Rivers Project.

Come for a walk, learn something new and discover how local people can contribute to understanding and caring for Tasmania’s unique wildlife.

Bring: A drink, snack, your Binoculars or camera, weather-appropriate clothing and suitable footwear for a leisurely walk.

Please note: Parent or guardian supervision is required for children under 15.

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This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Local Environmental Projects Program, with the support of the Waratah-Wynyard Council, Wynyard Landcare Inc and Landcare Tasmania.