New bird walks brochure takes flight

NATURE lovers and bird watchers alike have a new reason to explore the outdoors with the launch of the Clarence Bird Walks brochure, a collaboration between the City of Clarence and BirdLife Tasmania.
The brochure highlights 10 easy-access walks across Clarence, from salt marshes and woodlands to beaches and wetlands, showcasing the region’s rich birdlife and natural diversity.
Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said the project was about celebrating both the beauty and ecological importance of Clarence’s unique landscapes.
“These walks aren’t just scenic trails, they’re lifelines for some of Tasmania’s most vulnerable and unique bird species,” he said.
“Clarence is home to nine of Tasmania’s 12 endemic bird species, as well as threatened birds like the Swift Parrot, Wedge-tailed Eagle and Fairy Tern.
“This brochure helps people appreciate that conservation starts with awareness, and that everyday actions like walking dogs on a lead or planting dense native shrubs can make a difference.”
The brochure, supported through the City of Clarence Community Grants Program, includes practical trail information, habitat descriptions and a helpful checklist for spotting species like the Tasmanian Native-hen, Hooded Plover, and the Yellow- throated Honeyeater.
BirdLife Tasmania convenor Karen Dick said Clarence’s variety of ecosystems made it a hotspot for birdwatching and environmental education.
“We’re very pleased to produce the third Bird Walks brochure for South East Tasmania, adding 10 walks in the City of Clarence to those in Kingborough and Hobart municipalities,” she said.
“The brochure aims to introduce people to the places that showcase Clarence’s wonderful birdlife.
“This exciting project seeks to encourage both locals and visitors to enjoy and value our native birds so we can work together to protect them and their habitats.”
The brochure is available at City of Clarence offices, libraries, at BirdLife Tasmania events and available for download from City of Clarence website ccc.tas.gov.au