Tamworth Birdwatchers Inc.

27/10/2026

TBW had a wonderful morning at “Chough’s Roost” Sanctuary near Tamworth, seeing a total of 48 species. What was once a bare paddock has been totally reforestated and is now a haven for birdlife. Special birds included four species of finches, all four lorikeets that can be seen around Tamworth and lovely views of a pair of Red-winged Parrots

25/10/2026

15 Tamworth Birdwatchers had a 4 day campout at Gloucester this month. Despite the rain, we had a very enjoyable trip, visiting 6 different sites including Wet Schlerophyll Forest, Rainforest, River and Wetland ecosystems.

23/10/2026

https://bbc.com/future/article/20261019-birdwatching-rewires-the-brain-and-slows-cognitive-decline

Birdwatching can help slow brain ageing and is increasingly being used as therapy for dementia patients.

21/10/2026

Recently, under threatening skies, 8 TBW members met at Windmill Downs Park, north of Tamworth. In spite of the recent rains, a total of 36 species were seen, including Rainbow Lorikeet, Grey Teal, Little Black Cormorant, and Australian Reed Warbler. But the birds of the day were a pair of Black-fronted Dotterel, a female White-winged Triller, and a flock of 15 Silver Gulls, an unusual sight for this area.

18/10/2026

It’s not too late to register for the Aussie Bird Count !

The Aussie Bird Count starts TOMORROW! 🦅🦆

We’re excited to come together and count birds across the country.

The Aussie Bird Count is for everyone. No matter who you are or where you are across Australia, there are birds to count. Take 20 minutes out of your day and jump into our easy-to-use app to count the birds around you.

With one in six Australian birds facing extinction, there’s never been a more important time to pay attention to our birds and feel inspired to protect them.

🔗 Don’t forget to register: https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

🎨 Artwork by Angharad Neal-Williams

16/10/2026

Hey bird lovers ! This looks great !

Create on Country - Maules Creek 🎨🌳

A weekend of regional artists’ workshops to celebrate the Leard Forest and Gomeroi country, and protect this area from coal mine expansion.

When: Friday 23rd October 5 pm - Sunday 25th October 10 am.

Where: Maules Creek Hall, 2237 Harparary Road Boggabri NSW

Bring: Bring your van or camping gear and find a spot at Maules Creek Hall under the beautiful gum trees overlooking the Nandewara Ranges.
- Baan Baa Railway Hotel has the closest rooms for rent.

To show solidarity with Gomeroi people and Maules Creek community and help protect the critically endangered Swift Parrot

How much: Tickets cost $10 - $50 to help cover catering, workshops and camping. Kids attend free, supported tickets available if you speak to the organisers beforehand. Locals only tickets are also available.

Get your tickets here for a weekend of art and creativity, Fri 23rd to Sunday 25th of October.

https://www.lockthegate.org.au/r?u=lAjuuvoC4cTK686cTKk6SaFLeZDR0locoRAGZZJIdOtODGueJ34qG7kRC7CawPjd&e=21122fc31fd1560145ffa1c34e7ae2004fb2f81d&utm_source=lockthegate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=create_on_country_151026&n=4

08/10/2026

Northwest of Uralla along Thunderbolts Way, is the Bulagaranda Aboriginal Area, (formerly Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve), where we met up with bird guru, Steve Debus.

Birds seen and heard (33 in total): Brown Goshawk, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Musk Lorikeet, Australian King-Parrot, Crimson Rosella, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Laughing Kookaburra, White-throated Treecreeper, Superb Fairy-wren, Weebill, White-throated Gerygone, Striated Thornbill, Brown Thornbill, Spotted Pardalote, Striated Pardalote, Yellow-faced Honeyeater, White-eared Honeyeater, Noisy Miner, Noisy Friarbird, Varied Sittella (V), Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Rufous Whistler, Grey Butcherbird, Pied Butcherbird, Australian Magpie, Pied Currawong, Grey Fantail, Australian Raven, Torresian Crow, Leaden Flycatcher, Eastern Yellow Robin and Mistletoebird.

Birds seen and heard at Gwydir Park Road TSR (35 in total): Grey Teal, Pacific Black Duck, Pied Cormorant, Australian Pelican, White-faced Heron, Pacific Baza, Whistling Kite, Nankeen Kestrel, Galah, Little Corella, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Crimson Rosella, Eastern Rosella, Red-rumped Parrot, Sacred Kingfisher (nesting), Rainbow Bee-eater, Brown Treecreeper (V), Superb Fairy-wren, Striated Pardalote, Yellow-faced Honeyeater, White-plumed Honeyeater, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
Black-chinned Honeyeater (V), Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Dusky Woodswallow (nesting, V), Pied Butcherbird, Willie Wagtail, Australian Raven, Torrestian Crow, Restless Flycatcher, Magpie-lark, Jacky Winter and Welcome Swallow.

Photos: Annabel Ashworth.

26/09/2026

Last Tuesday, 14 TBW members went out to Cockburn River Campground, at Limbri. In spite of the warm weather, it was an interesting morning, with 37 species recorded, including Musk Lorikeet, Dusky Woodswallow, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, and the ever-present White-plumed Honeyeater. A pair of Restless Flycatchers were building a nest right near the shelter-shed, where Welcome Swallows also had nests and were feeding young. A particular call had members wondering what the bird could be, and it wasn’t until most people had left when an Eastern Shrike-tit flew down to be seen and admired, and made itself known as the caller. A beautiful sight!

24/09/2026

Thank you Gunnedah Shire Council for your leadership on roaming cats . They do so much harm to our precious native birds and animals .
For anyone feeding stray cats .. think again !

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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬 🐱

As many people are aware, there are a number of unidentified cats in Gunnedah. Well-intentioned people may contribute to increases in the homeless cat problem by feeding an unidentified cat. This can attract other unowned cats to the area. Undesexed cats reproduce, creating more unowned cats, which exacerbates the problem.

Roaming cats also negatively impact Australia’s native animal populations and can carry diseases that can transmit to humans.

Instead of providing food to an unidentified cat, you might consider taking the cat to a local vet or animal welfare group to be scanned for a microchip.

At this time in NSW, the Companion Animals Act 1998 does not require cats to be kept indoors or within a secure enclosure at any time of the day or night, but Council encourages residents to ensure their cat(s) is desexed, microchipped and registered.

23/09/2026

TAMWORTH’S BIGGEST TREE PLANTING YET! 🌳🌱

Tamworth Regional Landcare Association and Co-Exist Tamworth are teaming up for a huge day of planting, community and getting our hands dirty! 🙌

Join us on Sunday 4 October from 8:30am at 463 Nundle Road, Nemingha, as we work together to plant hundreds of trees and help create a healthier, greener future for our local environment. 🌿

Whether you’re an experienced Landcare volunteer or have never planted a tree before, everyone is welcome! 💚

🌱 Equipment provided
🥪 BBQ lunch & refreshments provided
👟 Bring a hat, water & enclosed footwear

Come along, meet some great people, learn a little about our local environment and make a lasting difference to the Tamworth landscape.

📅 Sunday 4 October
⏰ 8:30am
📍 463 Nundle Road, Nemingha NSW

Register:
https://tinyurl.com/62v9dwyx

Landcare Contact
📧 [email protected]
📞 0400 590 776

Co-Exist Contact
📧[email protected]
📞0498277705

We’d love to see you there! 🌳💚