We're putting on a football (soccer) skills clinic in Centennial Park. 22 March 2010. Just $15 each child ($10 if Friends of Centennial Parklands member). 
All sports fields in Centennial, Moore and and Queens Park are closed from Mon 22-26 March, in preparation for the winter sports season. 
The April school holiday program is out now. Jam packed with fun activities to inspire and delight. 
We're running out our remaining stock, so pick up a Centennial Parklands 2010 Calendars with stunning photography for just 
Birds in the Parklands
With its diverse environment and network of ponds Centennial Park is the perfect place to watch birds. The range of different landscapes provide food, shelter and nesting places for migratory, nomadic and resident birds species.
Up to 124 native and 18 introduced species of land and water birds have been recorded in Centennial Parklands. An ever expanding list of birds that can be seen in the Parklands is found in the left hand column.
What bird did I see?
If you had the good fortune to spot an interesting bird but were unsure what it was - find out at the Australian Museum's handy Birds in Backyards website.
Don't hesitate to let us know about your spotted bird at: info@centennialparklands.com.au
Birdwatching (or Twitching!)
Centennial Parklands rangers are very familiar with the birdlife of the Parklands, and have put together the information on what birds are best seen where - and how to spot them. You can read about this on our Birdwatching page.
Bird watching throughout Centennial Parklands and across the seasons can be a very rewarding pastime. It is possible to follow the lifecycle of species such as swans, coots, swamphens and moorhens as they breed.
Consider the following tips to help you enjoy the variety of bird life:
- Walk slowly and stop often
- Listen and wait for birds to come to you, don’t try to get too close
- Visit different ponds to observe a range of species
If you enjoy birdwatching or would like to learn more about this fascinating pastime, why not join our Birdwatccher's Breakfast.
These are run regularly throughout the year with Trevor Waller - a bird enthusiast with over ten years behind the binoculars. He is a member of various bird watching clubs in Sydney, including Birds Australia.
Find out the next Birdwatcher's Breakfast through our Events Calendar.
Can I feed the birds?
If you love these birds, don't feed them!
Rangers understand that visitors enjoy feeding the birds. However it is requested that when feeding birds visitors think about the food that the birds would normally eat in the wild and feed them accordingly – remember that the birds in Centennial Parklands are not pets.
Bread does not contain all the nutrients that these wild birds need, so try feeding them grass and seeds instead.
You can still enjoy feeding them and getting a close look while helping to ensure they get the nutrients they need.
Sick or injured birds
If you find a sick or injured bird, please do not handle it. Call the Rangers on (02) 9339 6699 or 0412 718 611 after hours.
