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White-bellied sea-eagle. Credit: Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists
Kakadu Bird Week 2020
Kakadu National Park is a bird lover’s paradise – home to more than a third of Australia’s bird species, Kakadu is the perfect place to discover and learn all about the unique species of birds living in this magical part of the world, which is dual World Heritage listed for both its natural and cultural values.
This year, Bird Week is a little different. You can join us ‘virtually’ or ‘on-park’ to experience the wonders of birdlife in Kakadu with Bininj/Mungguy, leading bird experts and research scientists.
Enjoy a host of exciting activities online, including birdwatching, wetlands cruises, Aboriginal cultural experiences and much more!
For those lucky enough to join us at Kakadu, come along on a birdwatching adventure to remember, and support the fantastic local businesses and tour operators here at the park.
Whether you’re a twitcher or you can’t tell the difference between a magpie goose and a pigeon, a local joining us at the park or tuning in from across the globe, there is something for everyone during Kakadu Bird Week.
During Bird Week, visitors and viewers are treated to specialist lectures, cultural events and some of Australia's best birdwatching.
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Go birding in a
World Heritage area
On-park activities
Yellow Water Cruise
26 September to 3 October 2020 — Yellow Water Billabong
The Ultimate Bird Lovers Cruise! 26-28 September and 1-3 October only!
Birds of the Never Never
26 September to 3 October 2020 — Anbangbang Billabong and Mamukala Wetlands
Venture out into the Never Never, where the billabongs are lush and the birdlife is abundant.
Yellow Water Region Birding Tour and Cruise
26–27 September 2020 — Yellow Water Region
Join renowned Australian bird guide Luke Paterson to explore the internationally-significant Yellow Water region including a dedicated 2-hour Kakadu Bird Week birdwatching sunset cruise on Yellow Water Billabong.
South Alligator Region Birding Tour
5.30–11 am, 26 September 2020 — South Alligator Region
Join renowned Australian bird guide Luke Paterson for a guided birding and photography tour around the ever-changing and picturesque Mamukala Wetlands floodplain region.
Burrungkuy Region Birding Tour
5–11.30 am, 27 September 2020 — Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Region
Join renowned Australian bird guide Luke Paterson for a flat 6 km return walk to a monsoonal vine forest, home to an array of endemic monsoon-dwellers.
Marrawuddi Arts
2–3 October 2020 — 2 Gregory Place, Jabiru, NT
Irene Henry and Harold Goodman are partners and master artists of bird sculptures, they both live at the Kakadu Outstation of Mamukala, a bird dreamscape. Irene’s family are from Tiwi islands, which are represented through her artistic narrative of painting.
Private Birding Tours with Luke Paterson
25 September to 3 October 2020 — Yellow Water Region
Join NT Bird Specialists’ Luke Paterson for a private guided birding and photography tour in order to locate your key species of interest.
Venture North Safaris
Darwin to Kakadu
A 4 day birdwatching tour of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks. This birding tour departs from Darwin on request any day of the week.
Willis's Walkabouts
4–17 October 2020 — Kakadu National Park – Two week trip
Venture off the beaten track to find more birds which cannot be seen near the roads on this two week birdwatching, nature and bushwalking adventure!
See birds from the wetlands to the stone country
Virtual activities
Birdwatching in Kakadu with Luke Paterson
1–2 pm, 26 September 2020 — Facebook Live event
Join renowned Australian bird guide Luke Paterson to explore Kakadu’s marvellous bird life in a variety of biologically diverse habitats.
Yellow Chat Research
1–2 pm, 28 September 2020 — Facebook Live event
In this presentation Robin Leppitt will talk you through his research to date on a Kakadu specialty, the Alligator Rivers Yellow Chat.
Cultural painting with Jacqueline Cahill
1–2 pm, 29 September 2020 — Facebook Live event
Join renowned artist Jacqueline Cahill on a virtual tour and explore the wonders of traditional painting.
Birdlife of Kakadu National Park
1–1.15 pm, 30 September 2020 — Facebook Live event
In this presentation, you will learn about some of the special birds that live in Kakadu National Park and why the park is a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Yellow Water Ultimate Bird Lovers Cruise
5.30–6.30 pm, 3 October 2020 — Facebook Live event
Visitors and viewers can discover and learn about the unique bird species which call Kakadu home as they sit back and enjoy a sunset birdwatching boat ride with local guides and renowned Australian bird guide Luke Paterson.
Buff Farm – Jabiru Area School
1–2 pm, 1 October 2020 — Facebook Live event
Join students from the Jabiru Area School as they sit around a campfire cooking traditional foods and learn how scientists and Aboriginal people work together to sustain the wetlands of Kakadu.
Red Goshawk Research
1–2 pm, 2 October 2020 — Facebook Live event
An overview of Australia’s rarest bird of prey, the Red Goshawk, and the research which aims to better our understanding of this vulnerable species.
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