Did you know that the Illawarra is home to over 350 species of birds?
Thanks to our range of rich natural environments of golden beaches, rainforests, wet eucalypt forests, open eucalypt woodlands, heathlands, wetlands, marine habitats and National Parks – the Illawarra is is home to some of the best bird watching experiences for everyone from the casual observers to the enthusiasts!
Albino Kookaburra 
Lyrebird 
Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo 
Tawny Frogmouth
Images provided by Bushwalk the Gong
Check the brochures below to get started on your bird watching adventure – can you spot them all?
You can pick up a copy of these birds flyers from the Southern Gateway Centre Visitor Information Centre.
For more information on local bird watching or to join in on a bird walk – check out the Illawarra Bird Observers Club and Illawarra Birders websites.