Guidelines: Ethical Birdwatching
BirdLife Australia. (2020). BirdLife Australia’s Ethical Birdwatching Guidelines, updated and ready for Summer. https://www.networkbirdlife.org/home/birdlife-australias-ethical-birdwatching-guidelines-updated-and-ready-for-summer
App: BirdData Mobile
BirdLife. (n. d.). Home. https://birdata.birdlife.org.au/home
This mobile app is an extension of Birdata, and allows you to identify birds, listen to their calls, record birds, and submit survey information as you find and identify birds in your area, or places you visit to bird watch. The app facilitates simple data entry while you are birding in the field, and provides basic reporting statistics.
Brochure: Cattai Wetlands Birding Route
Stuart, A. (2014). Cattai Wetlands Birding Route. Midcoast Council. https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Services/Facilities-and-venues/Find-a-Facility/Outdoor-Facilities/Cattai-Wetlands
The Cattai Wetland is a part of Midcoast council, just south of Port Macquarie Hastings council. It is a sanctuary for birds, and a popular spot for bird watchers. This brochure details the bird species which can be spotted at Cattai Wetlands, where they can be viewed, and when they can be viewed if they are migratory or nocturnal. Click the image to download full version.
Video: Bird watching for Beginners
Flemming, M. [Local Land Services NSW]. (2021, August 18). Bird watching for Beginners [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPe-FWvMm4g
This short but helpful video from the Local Land Services NSW, gives a simple and easy overview of how to get started with bird watching, tips and tricks for finding and seeing birds, as well as what you will need to have or bring when you go birding.
Blog: Australia’s Wonderful Birds Mid-North Coast Blog
Australia’s Wonderful Birds. Mid-North Coast NSW Blog. https://www.australiaswonderfulbirds.com.au/blog/tag/Mid%20North%20Coast%20NSW
This blog is relevant to the local area, and contains posts which detail interesting sightings, photos, birding stories, and information and stories about bird families and places. The includes the Myall Lake, and Manning Valley river areas, which are close to the PMQ-Hastings region.
Birding spots: Local National Parks and State Forests
Port Macquarie Info. National parks and state forests. https://www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/see-do/nature-wildlife/national-parks-state-forests
The Port Macquarie council provides this list of state forests, nature reserves, and national parks in the local area, which would be great for seeing various birds in different habitats. Popular bird watching destinations here include Sea Acres National Park, Boorgana Nature Reserve, and Kattang Nature Reserve.