New Holland (above) & White Cheeked Honeyeaters
The Lower Manning Valley surrounding Taree and the Wallis Lake area around Forster / Tuncurry are each a paradise for birdwatchers. Numerous National Parks, State Forests and Nature Reserves contain a variety of natural vegetation types including rainforest, woodland, coastal heath and tidal estuaries hosting many species of birds.
The Lower Mid North Coast is fringed by endless kilometres of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and rugged cliffs providing many opportunities to view seabirds as well as dolphins and whales. Visitors will enjoy easy access to most areas by conventional vehicles, with 4 wheel drive(s) tracks available for the more adventurous. Many species of waterbirds, bushbirds and raptors, including nests, can be viewed along the pristine waterways of The Manning River or Wallis Lake. Regular cruises are available and small self-skippered boats can be hired. Accommodation is available to cater for all needs.
*CLICK HERE for Birdlife Australia’s advice on feeding wild birds
* click here for a video of some of our local birds *
These two Monarchs can be seen on the Mid North Coast in summer
*click here for video of ‘ROBINS’
*click here for video of Australian Finches
Download the Brochure or the separate Checklist from the links below.The list includes the land and freshwater birds reliably recorded in the Manning Valley and Great Lakes area as well as the common seabirds to be seen from the coast. Some have been seen only once or a few times in recent years, or are known now only from a small area while others can be seen any day in appropriate habitat. Any unusual sightings or suggestions regarding this list or brochure may be forwarded to the address below and would be greatly appreciated.
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Manning Great Lakes Birdwatchers Inc
- Postal Address: PO Box 281, Forster NSW 2428
- Phone: 0431 878 395
- Email: mglb.07.1981@gmail.com
MANNING GREAT LAKES BIRDWATCHERS Inc:
OUTINGS AND CAMPS FOR YEAR 2026
Note – All outings commence at 8:00 am or 7:30 am during Eastern Daylight-Saving Times
Saturday 17th January: Paffs Lane/Cocumbark Lane/Krambach Cemetery: Meet at Krambach Cemetery. From Firefly Road turn into Cocumbark lane and travel 600 metres to cemetery. Lunch/amenities Leo Carney Park Krambach.
Thursday 5th February: Harrington Breakwall/ Mangroves/Foreshore. Meet at sea rescue. M/tea/Lunch/amenities at sea Rescue
Tuesday 10thth to Thursday 12th February inclusive: SUMMER MID-WEEK CAMP: Telegraph Point Port Macquarie: Details TBA
Thursday 5th March: Coomba Park Aquatic Club precinct: Meet at Aquatic Club. M/tea Lunch /amenities at club
Saturday 21st March: Cattai Wetlands. Meet at Wetlands car park. M/tea/Lunch/amenities at wetlands
Thursday 2nd April: Saltwater Reserve/Saltwater Walking Track. Meet last park bay on left. M/tea/Lunch/Amenities at reserve
Saturday 18th April: Horse Point Road National Park Station /Seal Rocks-Lighthouse Track. Turn left off Seal Rocks Road into Horse Point Road. Meet at station 1.5 Km. Amenities opposite Caravan Park and along Light House Track/Lunch at Seal Rocks.
Thursday 7th May: Wingham Cemetery, Bungay Road Ponds/Wingham Brush. Meet at cemetery. Turn left off Gloucester Road into Glenyarra Road. Follow red sign. Meet at the entrance to cemetery. M/tea at cemetery-Lunch/amenities at Wingham Brush.
Saturday 16th May: Tuncurry Racecourse/Tuncurry breakwall: Meet at entrance to Racecourse. Lunch/amenities at Barry Stonham Park near the rockpool at Tuncurry Breakwall. Kiosk available for extras
Thursday 4th June: Sandbar Bushcamp/Celito Trail/Sandbar. Meet in carpark at entrance to Bushcamp. M/Tea/Lunch/Amenities in the Sandbar Caravan Park. Kiosk available for extras
Saturday 20th June: Lansdowne Nature Reserve/Newby’s Lane: Meet opposite General store E. Lansdowne Rd. M/tea/Amenities at reserve Lunch/Amenities at sports oval
Thursday 2nd July: Booti-Booti National Park Lakeside track/Sailing Club/Santa Barbera Picnic Area. Meet at NP Depot opposite Ruins campground. M/tea/Amenities Picnic area. Lunch/Amenities at Sailing Club
Saturday 18th July: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Details TBA
Thursday 6th August: Brown’s Creek Taree/Bicentennial Gardens/boardwalk. Meet at riverside car park in front of Sailing Club riverside. M/Tea Riverside and Lunch/Amenities Rotary Park off Manning River Drive
Saturday 15th August: Neranie Head/Cemetery Walk. Meet at carpark near walk. Amenities Heart Point. Lunch/Amenities Campground
Thursday 3rd September: Forster Southern Parkway Walk/Forster foreshore to Beachbums. Meet at entrance to walk near culvert in Southern Parkway, 300 meters south of Breese Pde/Boundary St Roundabout. M/Tea/Lunch/Amenities at Bicentennial Park
Saturday 19th September: Minimbah Road/Firetrails/Nature reserve. Meet Corner of Glen Ora/McKinnon Rds. Lunch/Amenities Nabiac
Thursday 1st October: Jonnel Park/Jonnel Cove/Wallamba Cove. Meet carpark end of Taree St. Lunch/Amenities waterfront at John Wright Park Tuncurry east of bridge
Monday 12th October to Sunday 18th October Inclusive: SPRING CAMP. Black Mountain Precinct Canberra. Details TBA
Thursday 5th November: Farquhar Inlet/Mudbishops/Old Bar Foreshore. Meet opposite Airstrip/Caravan Park Mudbishops Point Road. Lunch/Amenities Old Bar Park on the foreshore.
Saturday 21st November: Cattai Wetlands. Meet at Wetlands Car Park. M/tea/Lunch/amenities at wetlands
Saturday 5th December: XMAS LUNCH – Details TBA
* For Members only;-
Our club emblem can be embroidered on your own shirt/cap/other garment for only $10, from Daniel at 16 Hawaii Avenue, Forster, – phone number 6555 7029. He also has a choice of shirts available.
Manning Great Lakes Birdwatchers Club badges are also available. They can be pin or magnet and are obtained by contacting Taree Engraving Services at 7 Avon Place, Forster – Phone number 6555 2227.