Merri Creeek Management Committee

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land of the Merri Merri.
FoMC Merri BirdWatch Survey #1 2026 (Cont.)
Sunday 22 February 2026, 08:45am - 10:30am
Bird surveys will be held from 8.45-10.30am at three sites along Merri Creek as listed below.
  
Beginners welcome. BYO binoculars if possible, but no dogs please, as they reduce the number and variety of birds to be seen. The contact for all Birdwatch events is Ann McGregor 0429 386 102.
Free leaflets on Merri birds (normally $3) are available for all participants.
Please don't attend if you are feeling unwell and have any cold or flu-like symptoms.

Coburg Lake Reserve: Meet near the car park, Lake Grove Coburg near Harry Atkinson Centre - see Google map. 

East Coburg (Egan Reserve-Harding St-Strettle Reserve): Meet at the steps at eastern end of The Grove, East Coburg -  see Google map.
 
bababi marning (Cooper Street Grasslands): Meet near the St George Chaldean Catholic Centre (ex Istrian Club), Cooper St Campbellfield - see Google mapParks Victoria requires volunteers on Parks Vic-managed land to have a Working with Children Check.

Merri Events Calendar

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04 Feb 2026
09:30AM - 11:30AM
FoMC Coburg Lake & Surrounds - Wednesday Working Bee

06 Feb 2026
09:30AM - 11:30AM
FoMC Coburg Lake & Surrounds - Friday Working Bee

11 Feb 2026
09:30AM - 11:30AM
FoMC Coburg Lake & Surrounds - Wednesday Working Bee

13 Feb 2026
09:30AM - 11:30AM
FoMC Coburg Lake & Surrounds - Friday Working Bee

15 Feb 2026
08:45AM - 10:30AM
FoMC Merri BirdWatch Survey #1 2026

18 Feb 2026
09:30AM - 11:30AM
FoMC Coburg Lake & Surrounds - Wednesday Working Bee

18 Feb 2026
07:00PM - 08:30PM
Twilight torchlit tour with Growling Grass Frogs!

20 Feb 2026
09:30AM - 11:30AM
FoMC Coburg Lake & Surrounds - Friday Working Bee

22 Feb 2026
08:45AM - 10:30AM
FoMC Merri BirdWatch Survey #1 2026 (Cont.)

22 Feb 2026
09:00AM - 11:00AM
FoMC Malcolm Creek & Grasslands - Litter Cleanup