Nature Walk along Hobsons Bay & Birdwatching in Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve

Join me for an afternoon nature walk along the Hobsons Bay trail and birdwatching at the Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve. The Hobsons Bay Trail features stretches of sandy beach, wetlands and birdlife along the shore and amongst the mangroves, mudflats and saltmarshes.

We will begin this outdoor adventure walking through the local streets and then beside the shoreline of Williamstown Beach. Along the way we can enjoy conversation and make new friends as we look out for sea and shorebirds such as pelicans, silver gulls, pacific gulls and terns. When we reach the Jawbone Marine Sanctuary we will walk out along the boardwalk to explore the intertidal zone. The Jawbone Marine Sanctuary protects a diverse range of coastal and marine life.

From there the path winds through the Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve where there are a series of lakes with boardwalks, paths, bird hides and a mangrove conservation area. We can explore the wetland environment and look out for black swans, ducks, grebes, cormorants and herons hunting for food and swimming. We will take a break to have a snack and a drink in the picnic area.

On our way back to Williamstown Beach Station we will stroll through the Williamstown Botanical gardens to take in the beauty of the rare trees, formal palm avenue and the ornamental pond.

This is an easy walk and the distance will be about 7km all up. It will take us around 2 hours walking at an easy to moderate pace with stops along the way to observe and photograph the birdlife.

Agenda

• We will meet outside the entrance to the Williamstown Beach Train Station at 2pm.
• At 2.10pm we will walk through the local streets to the beach and join the Hobsons Bay Trail.
• From there we will follow the trail along beside Williamstown Beach and up to the Jawbone Marine Sanctuary.
• After that we will head into the Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve for some birdwatching and photography.
• We will stop for a snack in the picnic area. Bring your own snacks and drink.
• On our return we will stroll through the Williamstown Botanical Gardens, arriving back at the Williamstown Beach Station at 5pm.

Location
Williamstown Beach Station is located 14km SouthWest of Melbourne CBD.
The train journey time between Melbourne and Williamstown is around 22min

When you RSVP, please click Attend on the event page and I will be in touch in the Direct Message. I will also be available on Event Chat on the day.