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Explore the World of Birds
This project is funded by Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) via the Australian Library Association
(ALIA) in collaboration with the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA).

Blackburn Library
Discover the Secret Lives of Tiny Creatures!
5+ years
Do you know that most of the animals in the world are super tiny
and often hidden? Join Maxwell Campbell, a nature explorer who
loves small creatures like insects and worms! Showing us closeup
photos and videos of these little guys, revealing their secret
lives and how important they are to our planet. Come and find out
why even the smallest creatures make a big difference, and learn
how YOU can become a “water detective” to help explore our
natural world. Presented by the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria.
Wed 13 Aug | 4.15 PM - 5.30 PM
Registration: Required
Preschool Storytime - Australian Birds
3 - 5 years
Join us at the library this Australian Science Week for a
special Preschool Storytime all about Australian birds!
Soar into the world of colourful cockatoos, curious
kookaburras and speedy emus through fun stories, songs and
a craft activity perfect for little learners.
Thu 14 Aug | 11:00 AM to 11.45 PM
Registration: Not Required
Scan to book:
Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch.
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Warrandyte Library
Preschool Storytime - Australian Birds
3 - 5 years
Join us at the library this Australian Science Week for a special
Preschool Storytime all about Australian birds!
Soar into the world of colourful cockatoos, curious kookaburras
and speedy emus through fun stories, songs and a craft activity
perfect for little learners.
Wed 13 Aug | 11:00 AM to 11.45 AM
Registration: Not Required
Backyard Birds of Warrandyte
All Ages
Join us for an engaging presentation by John Harris,
Principle Ecological Consultant at Wildlife Experiences, as
he discusses the Local Birds of Warrandyte. This session
will help you prepare for the upcoming Aussie Backyard
Bird Count, an annual event run by Bird Life Australia and
supported by Manningham.
All levels of bird knowledge are welcome!
Tue 14 Oct | 11:00 AM to 12.00 PM
Registration: Required
Scan to book:
Register for events online at www.wml.vic.gov.au or in branch.
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Citizen Scientist Bird
Observer Field Kits
Get ready to explore the world of birds with our free Citizen
Science Bird Observer Field Kits.
We offer two versions:
• Junior observers kit.
• Adults and families kit.
Each kit includes binoculars and field guides, packaged up and
ready for your bird-observing journey. Pick up your kit today at
Warrandyte or Blackburn Library and start discovering the
amazing birdlife all around you!
The Citizen Scientist
Bird Corners
Ready to go birding?
Our Citizen Scientist Bird Corners at Warrandyte and Blackburn
Library are here to guide you. Here you’ll find everything to
complement our loanable Bird Observer Field Kits. Discover
local birdwatching spots, learn to identify local birds and find
opportunities to join citizen bird counts and connect with local bird
groups. Get inspired, borrow a kit and get involved!
Contact us:
Blackburn Library 9896 8400
Warrandyte Library 9895 4250
info@wml.vic.gov.au