• Bathurst residents invited to learn about native birds, threatened bird species, and what can be done to conserve them
• Participants to meet at 7.15am for a 7.30am start on Thursday 24 February at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst for the early morning bird walk

Residents of Bathurst and the region are invited to have ‘breakfast with the birds’ at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst to learn to identify and aid the conservation of native bird species.

The early morning event is hosted by Sustainability at Charles Sturt and members of the Bathurst Campus Environmental Committee.

Local ornithologist Ms Tiffany Mason will guide the early morning bird walk to spot birds and identify them by sight and calls.

Associate Professor Andrew McGrath, Chair of the Bathurst Campus Environmental Committee and an academic in the Charles Sturt School of Psychology in Bathurst, said, “We welcome anyone interested in birds, from beginners to the advanced, to come along and check out local birds.

“Participants will learn about:
- how to identify native and threatened bird species locally
- local bird species and where you might find them
- how to increase bird diversity.

“Spaces are limited, and the latest COVID-19 regulations need to be followed.”

Participants will meet outside Pulse cafe (building 1414, at the centre of campus) at Charles Sturt in Bathurst at 7.15am for a 7.30am start on Thursday 24 February. The walk is approximately one hour.

Participants are reminded to bring their own water bottle, binoculars, hat, long pants, and enclosed footwear.

This event is free and COVID-safe. Please do not attend if you are unwell or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. Proof of double vaccination is required.

For catering purposes, please RSVP to sustainability@csu.edu.au by Tuesday 22 February. Muffins and pastries will be provided after the walk; please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

Sustainability at Charles Sturt is the University’s business area dedicated to driving forward Charles Sturt’s commitment to creating a sustainable future for all.